The UAE's move to tackle late salaries
With reference to the report UAE doubles down on penalties for late payment of wages (July 27): It would be good also if the Government took similar action against some of the main contractors of big companies to release payments for their sub contractors and suppliers. That will make it easy even for employees of those companies to receive their salaries on time.
R Bangash Ali, Abu Dhabi
Very good. This was a necessary step.
Elize van Wyk, Dubai
It would help so many employees to be also able to check if their employers are complying with the labour law when it comes to fair compensation.
Goldwyn Zarate, Abu Dhabi
The UK shouldn't go on a spending spree
With reference to Gavin Esler's op-ed Are the British Conservatives in big trouble? (July 27): This piece assumes that hiking taxes for people during this time is the way to improve tax revenues. Supporters believe that as long as someone richer than them is paying the tax then everything will be fine. But the Labour government proved how they can't balance the books and left the UK with a huge burdensome debt that the Conservative party inherited and successfully managed to reduce through austerity measures. Not a good plan to go splurging again at this time with Labour and leave the next generation with unavoidable high taxes for the rest of their working lives.
Nick Jollie, Dubai
A sustainability win for the Netherlands notwithstanding...
With regard to Tim Stickings's article Netherlands named best country in Europe for green-minded drivers (July 27): Few traffic jams? Driving in Dubai is a relief after being used to driving in The Netherlands!
Theon Van Der Linden, Dubai
Free the seas of pollution
Regarding Joshua Longmore's video Watch 100,000 kilograms of plastic being removed from ocean (July 27): It's a drop in the ocean but a good start nonetheless.
Stephen Miller, Dunbar, UK
Snow in Abu Dhabi
With reference to David Tusing's piece Now it's snowing in Abu Dhabi: artist's striking series reimagines wintry emirate (July 27): For all our contribution to global warming, the scary thing is if in a couple of decades, for all we know, the climate in Europe could feel like the climate in the Middle East and here it might feel like Europe.
Clement Weins Anthony, Dubai
Thank you to the artist for sharing these images. They're beautiful.
Alice Fattaleh Zaed, East Jerusalem
Vidaamuyarchi
Director: Magizh Thirumeni
Stars: Ajith Kumar, Arjun Sarja, Trisha Krishnan, Regina Cassandra
Rating: 4/5
German intelligence warnings
- 2002: "Hezbollah supporters feared becoming a target of security services because of the effects of [9/11] ... discussions on Hezbollah policy moved from mosques into smaller circles in private homes." Supporters in Germany: 800
- 2013: "Financial and logistical support from Germany for Hezbollah in Lebanon supports the armed struggle against Israel ... Hezbollah supporters in Germany hold back from actions that would gain publicity." Supporters in Germany: 950
- 2023: "It must be reckoned with that Hezbollah will continue to plan terrorist actions outside the Middle East against Israel or Israeli interests." Supporters in Germany: 1,250
Source: Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution
MATCH STATS
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Aston Villa 1 (El Ghazi 90 4' pen)
Red cards: Joao Moutinho (Wolves); Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa)
Man of the match: Emi Martinez (Aston Villa)
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The Freedom Artist
By Ben Okri (Head of Zeus)
Paatal Lok season two
Directors: Avinash Arun, Prosit Roy
Stars: Jaideep Ahlawat, Ishwak Singh, Lc Sekhose, Merenla Imsong
Rating: 4.5/5
The specs
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Power: 480kW
Torque: 850Nm
Transmission: Single-speed automatic
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Types of bank fraud
1) Phishing
Fraudsters send an unsolicited email that appears to be from a financial institution or online retailer. The hoax email requests that you provide sensitive information, often by clicking on to a link leading to a fake website.
2) Smishing
The SMS equivalent of phishing. Fraudsters falsify the telephone number through “text spoofing,” so that it appears to be a genuine text from the bank.
3) Vishing
The telephone equivalent of phishing and smishing. Fraudsters may pose as bank staff, police or government officials. They may persuade the consumer to transfer money or divulge personal information.
4) SIM swap
Fraudsters duplicate the SIM of your mobile number without your knowledge or authorisation, allowing them to conduct financial transactions with your bank.
5) Identity theft
Someone illegally obtains your confidential information, through various ways, such as theft of your wallet, bank and utility bill statements, computer intrusion and social networks.
6) Prize scams
Fraudsters claiming to be authorised representatives from well-known organisations (such as Etisalat, du, Dubai Shopping Festival, Expo2020, Lulu Hypermarket etc) contact victims to tell them they have won a cash prize and request them to share confidential banking details to transfer the prize money.
How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
If driving, turn your engine off when stationary.
