Congratulations! Your business has made you wildly wealthy. So what do you do next? By Harold Pollack Helen Ross Professor of Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago@haroldpollack CREDIT: Getty Images If you’re patient and lucky and work hard at your business, one day you may find yourself facing the ultimate privileged problem: What do you do […]
Month: June 2018
‘Truth’ behind the viral video of ‘Pakistani’ man begging on flight
Many laughed, other sympathised as the man, whom many on the Internet believed to be a Pakistani, asked other passengers on a flight for money, while the flight stewards patiently tried to reason with him. Over the past few days on Twitter, a video of a frail-looking man begging for money on board a flight […]
This ancient grain, new to me, is modern must-have
Freekeh Salad With Raspberries. Photo by Goran Kosanovic for The Washington Post. By Ellie Krieger | The Washington Post Freekeh, an ancient Middle Eastern type of wheat, has been on my radar for quite a while as a new “it” grain, but I had not gotten around to trying it until now. I wish I […]
Five Renovated Beaches Now Open in Qatar
Now that summer season is upon us, it’s time to hit the beach! This is the best time to spend some fun in the sun with your family and friends! Wondering where to go for a swim? News is that five renovated beaches and corniches in Qatar are now open to the public. Find out […]
The Bridges Of London
With so many hotels, B&B’s and private holiday rentals in London you are spoilt for choice when it comes to finding a place to rest your head. Whether your visiting for a few days or a few weeks you will find so many things to do in the capital. From iconic landmarks to fabulous shops, high-class eateries […]
Labor attache affirms strong Kuwait, Philippines’ relations
Labor Attaché at the Embassy of Philippines in Kuwait Rustico Dela Fuente reaffirmed the strong bilateral relations between Kuwait and the Philippines, reports Al-Jarida daily. He stressed the step taken by the Kuwaiti side to provide necessary protection to Filipino workers in the country subsequent to the recent agreement has boosted ties between the two […]
Forged documents, Cheque dishonor, Bribery, Illegal Employment, Overstay and Bank Loans
Cheque dishonor may attract a punishment of three months to three years of imprisonment. As per Article 357 of the Qatar Penal Code, whoever draws in bad faith a cheque without sufficient funds or who, after giving the cheque withdraws all or part of the funds, so that the remaining balance is insufficient to cover […]
Indian engineers fear loss of jobs in Kuwait
The decision issued by Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) earlier in March, instructing labor departments to discontinue issuing work permits to expatriate engineers who do not have a no-objection certificate from Kuwait Engineers Society, may affect thousands of Indian engineers working in Kuwait including those in senior positions. According to a report published in sify.com, […]
Visa ban for certain professions in Oman extended
The Ministry of Manpower issued a decision to extend the temporary ban on hiring expats for 87 jobs in the private sector. The ban will be extended for another six months starting 30 July, 2018, the Ministry announced. According to the Ministry’s online statement, “The period of ban, on permits to bring temporary expatriate manpower […]
Farm production rises over 100%
An agricultural farm in Qatar. By Sidi Mohamed | The Peninsula DOHA: Qatari farms have increased their produce by more than one hundred percent since the siege was imposed on Qatar one year ago, and over 400 protected houses (shaded agricultural facilities) were also built at a number of farms, said a source at the Ministry […]