Author: Olive Metuge
Golden Visa holders will now have access to a new range of consular services previously available only to Emirati citizensThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has launched these services to support residents with long-term visas in times of emergency, while travelling or living outside the country.What is the Golden VisaA long-term residency programme introduced in 2019. It allows foreign residents to live, work and study in the UAE without the need for a local sponsor. The visa is granted to investors, entrepreneurs, top students, scientists, frontline heroes, and specialists across a range of fields.In recent years, the UAE has expanded…
Tom McArthur andChris Graham’We want to raise our children’: Life in Gaza after hostages and prisoners releasedIsraeli hostage families have confirmed the identities of three of four bodies handed over by Hamas in Gaza on Tuesday.The bodies of Tamir Nimrodi, 20, Eitan Levy, 53, and Uriel Baruch, 35, were part of the latest return, the Hostages Families Forum said. Scientists are still working to identify the fourth body.So far seven hostages’ bodies are confirmed to have been sent back from Gaza. Hamas has yet to return the other bodies as agreed under a ceasefire deal brokered by the US.Frustrated by…
Retired Justice Anthony Kennedy’s memoir, Life, Law and Liberty, comes out today, Oct. 14. Within the next few weeks, SCOTUSblog will publish a review of the book. To whet readers’ appetites, however, below are several interesting passages from it (or, at least, passages that I found to be interesting), including reflections on originalism, Kennedy’s most controversial cases, abortion, Vladimir Putin, and music. On judicial decision-making: Let’s begin with judicial decision-making. Throughout his memoir, Kennedy stresses the value of judicial humility and integrity in deciding cases, and he emphasizes that the “Court earns its respect not because its decisions are…
Two chefs, one table. Experience Japanese meets Emirati flavours at Goldfish Sushi & YakitoriGoldfish Sushi & Yakitori at Marina Mall will host a night that celebrates connection and craft. On Thursday, October 16, Chef Akmal Anuar teams up with Chef Khaled Alsaadi for Many Hands: Platters of Tradition, an intimate evening built around shared plates and shared stories.The two chefs may come from different backgrounds, yet they share plenty of common ground. They share Arab roots, a deep respect for their craft and a love for food that brings people together. The menu, priced at Dhs285 per person, is meant…
The Trump administration is looking for alternative ways to ensure federal law enforcement officers are paid as the government shutdown enters its third week. With Democrats and Republicans locked in a stalemate over the shutdown, officials in government are exploring alternative ways of paying for some key programmes, including a food programme for women and children. Members of the US military, meanwhile, will be paid using funds previously allocated to the Pentagon following an order from President Donald Trump.Thousands of federal workers have already been laid off, with Vice-President JD Vance warning of further “painful” cuts should the shutdown continue.…
The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning turned down a plea from conservative media personality Alex Jones to hear his appeal of a Connecticut case brought by families of the children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School more than a decade ago, in which he was found liable for defamation and emotional distress. The court also rejected an appeal by several Colorado parents, who contend that a school district in that state violated their constitutional rights when they excluded them from discussions of their children’s gender identity. The announcements came as part of a list of orders released by the Supreme…
Sponsored: Masks on, lights low. Halloween gets a grown-up twist at Rose BarIf your idea of Halloween is less pumpkins and more after-dark glamour, Rose Bar is calling. On Friday, October 31, this moody late-night hideaway is throwing its most dramatic party of the year: the Burlesque Masquerade Halloween Party, think masked silhouettes, DJ beats, and just the right amount of mystery.The vibeImage: ProvidedHalloween at Rose Bar isn’t for the costume crowd. It’s for the late-night crew who like their parties with a bit of edge. On Friday October 31, the bar hosts its Burlesque Masquerade Halloween Party, an after-dark…
R&B award-winning singer Michael Eugene Archer, known to his fans as D’Angelo, died aged 51 after a battle with cancer, his family said in a statement. His family said on Tuesday that the singer was leaving behind a “legacy of extraordinarily moving music” and asked fans to celebrate “the gift of song that he has left for the world”. The influential singer was known for pioneering neo-soul, a genre blending R&B with other types of music including hip-hop and jazz. His three albums won him four Grammy Awards. The music video for his hit song, Untitled (How Does it Feel),…
Justice, Democracy, and Law is a recurring series by Edward B. Foley that focuses on election law and the relationship of law and democracy. Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s new book, Listening to the Law, is an excellent read. I’ve strongly recommended it to my students and agree with Will Baude that it’s the best “single book” right now “to give to any lay person who wanted to understand the Court.” (I’m looking forward to reading Justice Anthony Kennedy’s book for comparison.) In her book, Barrett makes a cogent case for originalism as the correct method of constitutional interpretation. In her…
Outdoor movies are back in Dubai this weekendAnother sign that winter is here, outdoor cinemas in Dubai are back and VOX MOONLIGHT is reopening for the season from tomorrow October 15. Guests can now enjoy the magic of movies under the glittering sky. This outdoor cinema is located on the rooftop of Galleria Mall, Al Wasl Road and makes for the perfect date night, outing with friends or even your family.There are lots of seat options to choose from couples and friends can choose from the two-person private cabanas for an ultra-luxe experience, two-person loungers for laid-back luxury, or couches…