Israel condemned for attacking Palestinians awaiting aid, Boeing quality plan – Trending


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On today’s episode, there is widespread condemnation after more than 100 Palestinians were killed when Israeli forces opened fire at a crowd waiting for aid near Gaza city on Thursday.

British politician George Galloway is an MP again after winning the north England constituency of Rochdale in a by-election caused by the death of Labour MP Tony Lloyd last month.

Plane manufacturer Boeing has been given 90 days by the US Federal Aviation Administration to come up with a plan to improve quality and safety standards after the blowout of a door panel during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

French footballer Paul Pogba says he is “shocked and heartbroken” after being given a four-year ban by Italy's anti-doping tribunal following a positive test for testosterone last August.

What the law says

Micro-retirement is not a recognised concept or employment status under Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (as amended) (UAE Labour Law). As such, it reflects a voluntary work-life balance practice, rather than a recognised legal employment category, according to Dilini Loku, senior associate for law firm Gateley Middle East.

“Some companies may offer formal sabbatical policies or career break programmes; however, beyond such arrangements, there is no automatic right or statutory entitlement to extended breaks,” she explains.

“Any leave taken beyond statutory entitlements, such as annual leave, is typically regarded as unpaid leave in accordance with Article 33 of the UAE Labour Law. While employees may legally take unpaid leave, such requests are subject to the employer’s discretion and require approval.”

If an employee resigns to pursue micro-retirement, the employment contract is terminated, and the employer is under no legal obligation to rehire the employee in the future unless specific contractual agreements are in place (such as return-to-work arrangements), which are generally uncommon, Ms Loku adds.

Specs

Engine: Duel electric motors
Power: 659hp
Torque: 1075Nm
On sale: Available for pre-order now
Price: On request

The specs

Engine: 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbocharged and three electric motors

Power: Combined output 920hp

Torque: 730Nm at 4,000-7,000rpm

Transmission: 8-speed dual-clutch automatic

Fuel consumption: 11.2L/100km

On sale: Now, deliveries expected later in 2025

Price: expected to start at Dh1,432,000

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Updated: March 01, 2024, 7:26 AM`
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