Question: I suspect a used-car agency knowingly sold me a faulty vehicle. Are second-hand car sales covered under the consumer protection law? How does it work? Answer: Based on your queries, it is assumed you signed a sale-purchase agreement with the seller when buying the secondhand vehicle, and the seller provided a warranty from the purchase date. Therefore, the provisions of the UAE consumer law and its executive regulation apply. In the UAE, Article 3 of Law No. 15 of 2020 on Consumer Protection, amended by Virtue of Federal Decree Law No. 5 of 2023 (the ‘UAE Consumer Law’), provides…
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SEATTLE — Egypt coach Hossam Hassan expressed optimism that Mohamed Salah will be fit for the World Cup knockout stage after the captain was forced off with a left knee injury during Friday’s 1-1 draw against Iran. Salah was substituted in the 57th minute and replaced by Mostafa Zico, raising concerns over the fitness of Egypt’s star forward as the Pharaohs prepare for their round-of-32 clash against Australia next Friday. Speaking after the match, Hassan said Salah would undergo further assessment by the team’s medical staff upon returning to the hotel but indicated the injury did not appear to be…
Travellers flying from the UAE to India this August could face huge differences in airfare depending on their destination, with return fares ranging from around Dh1,400 to more than Dh9,200 per passenger. A Khaleej Times analysis of return fares, searched on June 14 for travel between August 1 and 31 across airlines including Emirates, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, found that while some routes remain relatively affordable, others have become significantly more expensive amid strong holiday demand. Hyderabad topped the list as the most expensive destination, with return fares reaching Dh9,250 per passenger. Delhi followed at Dh9,090, while tickets to Kochi climbed…
GUADALAJARA — Marcelo Bielsa accepted full responsibility for Uruguay’s disappointing World Cup exit on Friday, saying his three-year spell in charge had “left nothing behind” after La Celeste failed to win a match in Group H. Uruguay’s campaign ended with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, following earlier 1-1 draws against Saudi Arabia and tournament debutants Cape Verde. The results left Uruguay with two points, while Cape Verde advanced to the round of 32 alongside group winners Spain. Bielsa, whose contract with the Uruguayan Football Association runs through the World Cup and who has previously indicated the tournament would mark the…
TEHRAN — Iran launched a drone attack targeting Bahrain on Saturday while a commercial vessel came under attack in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions in the Gulf just hours after US airstrikes on Iranian military sites. Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said a number of Iranian drones targeted the kingdom, describing the assault as “a flagrant threat to the security of citizens and residents.” The attack came after Bahrain hosted a meeting of Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which concluded with calls for an end to Iranian attacks and the reopening of the…
A culture of sleep scores, step counts and productivity hacks are increasingly shaping daily routines in the UAE, with many adults, particularly parents, now questioning whether the push to optimise every moment is doing more harm than good to their own well-being. New research from Nord Anglia Education shows that while ambition and self-improvement remain widely valued, they are also contributing to rising anxiety and guilt around rest, play and downtime. The Permission to Play Report, based on responses from more than 500 UAE parents and education experts, revealed that modern families are struggling to disconnect in an era defined…
VANCOUVER — Belgium rediscovered its attacking touch at the perfect moment, thrashing New Zealand 5-1 on Friday to finish top of Group G and book a place in the World Cup knockout stage. Leandro Trossard scored twice, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also found the net as Belgium bounced back from a slow start to the tournament with its most convincing performance yet. The Red Devils had opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Egypt before being held to a goalless draw by Iran, but the emphatic victory lifted them above Egypt, whose simultaneous 1-1…
SEATTLE — Egypt booked its place in the World Cup knockout stage for the first time after surviving a dramatic late scare to secure a 1-1 draw against Iran on Friday and finish second in Group G. The Pharaohs appeared destined for a nervy finish after Iran thought it had snatched a stoppage-time winner through Shoja Khalilzadeh, sparking wild celebrations from the players and supporters. But video review ruled the goal out for offside, preserving the draw and sending Egypt into the round of 32, where it will face Australia next Friday. Belgium claimed top spot in the group with…
A new survey has found that 94 per cent of expats living in the UAE plan to remain in the country for the foreseeable future, with quality of life, job opportunities, and safety emerging as the top reasons for staying. The findings, released as part of the UAE Expat Monitor by ARCET Global in partnership with QuestionPro, come amid recent speculation about the UAE’s appeal to foreign workers. The survey found that 87 per cent of respondents believe the UAE offers more opportunities than their home country. Perhaps the most notable finding was that tax-free income was not the biggest…
HOUSTON — Cape Verde completed one of the greatest underdog stories of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Friday, becoming the smallest nation ever to reach the knockout stage after a goalless draw against Saudi Arabia secured a place in the round of 32. The African debutants finished second in Group H with three points after drawing all three group matches — against Spain, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia — to qualify behind group winners Spain, who defeated Uruguay 1-0. With a population of just over 500,000, Cape Verde is the smallest country ever to advance beyond the World Cup group…