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Dinosaur skeleton goes on display at Dubai Mall
Dinosaur skeleton goes on display at Dubai Mall Kelly Clarke / 11 March 2014 The 155 million-year-old dinosaur was discovered recently at the Dana Quarry in Wyoming. The 155 million-year-old dinosaur, discovered recently at the Dana Quarry in Wyoming, USA on display at Dubai Mall. Photo by Juidin Bernarrd/Khaleej Times A 155 million-year-old dinosaur has taken up residence at the Dubai Mall, and the public has been tasked with the job of naming it. The surprise unveiling of the 24.4 metre-long Diplodocus Longus saw the jaws of hundreds of shoppers drop to the floor at Monday evening’s reveal. The colossal exhibit has been noted as the rarest paleontology find in history, with more than 90 per cent of its skeleton intact. So what’s it going to be? Matilda, Penny, Candy… who knows, but let’s get naming. For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
UAE-United States bilateral ties to grow further
UAE-United States bilateral ties to grow further Abdul Basit / 11 March 2014 Bilateral relations between the UAE and US are growing steadily and are set to witness further progress, UAE Minister of Economy Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri said during a meeting with US Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri and Penny Pritzker during their meeting on Monday. — Wam Al Mansouri and Pritzker discussed promising opportunities and avenues, mainly key economic sectors like knowledge economy, that could deepen bilateral cooperation that have not been harnessed yet, given the US’ status as the world’s largest economy and UAE as the second-largest Arab economy. America ranks as Dubai’s third-largest trade partner globally and non-oil trade between them was Dh86 billion last year while over the past decade, total non-oil trade increased by 500 per cent. Pritzker spent a busy day in the emirate on Monday as she met top government officials and ministers and discussed ways to further boost trade relations. In the morning she called on His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Al Mansouri said that opportunities for joint cooperation in renewable energy were promising in light of the fact that the UAE, despite being a key oil producer, has become an industry leader in a short span of time and its impressive experiment has provided inspiration to many countries including advanced ones. Al Mansouri said World Expo 2020 in Dubai would generate huge investment opportunities for both local and foreign investors and businessmen including those from the US. He said the current visit of the US trade mission to the UAE would provide an insight into the available opportunities, and the ideal local investment and business climate. For her part, Pritzker said UAE-US relations were witnessing accelerating expansion at a time when the UAE is investing heavily in infrastructure and transport systems. She added that companies escorting her on the UAE trip were interested in investing in the UAE and the region. Pritzker noted that the UAE winning the bid to host Expo 2020 in Dubai had not come from a vacuum, rather from the good reputation of the UAE and its ability to surprise the world by hosting an exceptional edition of the World Expo. She praised the US trade ties with the UAE as “flourishing”, inviting US companies to tap investment opportunities on offer in the UAE market. Dubai Chamber Pritzker said Dubai is an extraordinary global hub and holds ample investment opportunities for American investors. At a reception hosted in her honour by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, she said Dubai is a strategic trade partner to the US and enjoys a great line of communication and bilateral ties with American businesses. Pritzker stated that American businesses can grab the opportunities that exist here, especially in the wake of the emirate’s preparation to host Expo 2020. She called upon American businesses to look for cooperation ties with Dubai businesses in the infrastructure sector and to use the emirate to expand into the region. “The Obama administration values America’s friendship with the UAE and the Gulf, and we believe there are many opportunities to deepen our engagement, cooperation and partnership in a number of areas,” she said. “The companies on my trade mission have the ideas and technical expertise to assist Dubai as it pursues its impressive plans for infrastructure and energy development, and they understand that working together is a win-win [situation] ,” she added. The meeting was attended by representatives of Dubai Foreign Direct Investment, the Roads and Transport Authority, Dubai Drydocks and Maritime World, Emaar, DP World and Dubai Aviation City Corporation, who presented their important projects and current and future plans of growth in front of the delegates representing 21 major US companies. Hisham Al Shirawi, second vice-chairman of the Dubai Chamber, welcomed the delegation and said the visit would help further strengthen bilateral relations between Dubai and the US. Al Shirawi said that currently there are 1,285 US companies registered with the Dubai Chamber and operating in the emirate. Dubai Chamber president and chief executive officer Hamad Buamim called upon American businesses to invest in Dubai’s trade, tourism, financial services, education and green technology sectors. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, managing director and chief executive officer of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, or Dewa, on Monday also received the US trade delegation at his office. Al Tayer said that the delegation aims to strengthen cooperation and joint action between the Dewa and US companies operating in the energy sector “Dubai is a strong market for huge investment projects,” he said. Al Tayer invited the delegation to participate in tenders for the Dewa’s mega projects that are due for launch this year. — abdulbasit@khaleejtimes.com For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
Wife can sponsor family only under certain criteria
Wife can sponsor family only under certain criteria Ashish Mehta / 10 March 2014 There are certain criteria and rules based on which a mother may be allowed to sponsor her children’s residence visas in the UAE I work for an organisation in Dubai. My husband started his own business some months ago in Sharjah. But his business is in the initial phase, which means he’s not getting his salary regularly as it’s not fully operational. I recently switched my job from Sharjah to a Dubai firm and I cancelled my kids’ visa (they were on my visa). Can I sponsor my kids again? It is understood that previously you were working in Sharjah and that your children were under your sponsorship. Subsequently, you have now moved to Dubai with a new job and you had to cancel your sponsorship for your children prior to taking up employment in Dubai. Now your husband has his own business. It is assumed that your husband is a partner/owner of a company in Sharjah and holds an investor visa. Therefore your husband should be able to sponsor your children as he is not required to present any proof of salary as he holds an investor visa. Since your husband holds a UAE visa you may not be able to sponsor the visa of your children. There are certain criteria and rules based on which a mother may be allowed to sponsor her children’s residence visas in the UAE, pursuant to which the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigner’s Affairs may consider your application. You may contact the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigner’s Affairs to check if you could sponsor the visa of your children. Wife’s sponsorship I was working in the UAE and my family was on my sponsorship. My wife opened a company as partner in 2011 but remained on my visa as I gave an NOC. In December 2013 I lost my job and the visa was cancelled for me and my family. Now, my wife’s residence visa has been stamped as partner. Can she now sponsor us till the time I get a job? What are the additional documents required? It is understood that the visas for you and your family members were cancelled after you lost your job last year. Subsequently, your wife set up a company where she is a partner and hence holds an investor visa from this company. Pursuant to your questions, it may be suggested that your wife may sponsor visas for you and your children. However, this is strictly subject to the approval of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigner’s Affairs. There are certain criteria based on which your wife may be allowed to sponsor visas for you and other family members. Further, as per the prevailing regulations, you will not be allowed to undertake any type of work during the period you are on your wife’s sponsorship. Once you secure a job, you will have to cancel your visa under your wife’s sponsorship and then obtain an employment visa. For detailed information regarding the procedure involved for securing a visa and the required documents, you may contact the General Directorates of Residency and Foreigner’s Affairs. Ashish Mehta, LLB, F.I.C.A., M.C.I.T., M.C.I.Arb., is the founder and Managing Partner of Ashish Mehta & Associates. He is qualified to practise law in Dubai, the United Kingdom, Singapore and India. He manages a multi-jurisdictional law firm practice, providing analysis and counselling on complex legal documents, and policies including but not limited to corporate matters, commercial transactions, banking and finance, property and construction, real estates acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, financial restructuring, arbitration and mediation, family matters, general crime and litigation issues. Visit www.amalawyers.com for further information. Readers may e-mail their questions to: news@khaleejtimes.com or send them to Legal View, Khaleej Times, PO Box 11243, Dubai. For more news from Khaleej Times, follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/khaleejtimes , and on Twitter at @khaleejtimes Continue reading
