A man pushing a shopping cart asks a woman kneeling in prayer to get out of the way because she is obstructing people trying to get into a supermarket, in Lima, Peru. AP
A man pushing a shopping cart asks a woman kneeling in prayer to get out of the way because she is obstructing people trying to get into a supermarket, in Lima, Peru. AP
Women dressed in traditional clothes of the Slavic ethnic minority community of Sorbs prepare to sing in front of a church on early Easter Sunday in Schleife, eastern Germany. Reuters
Women dressed in traditional clothes of the Slavic ethnic minority community of Sorbs prepare to sing in front of a church on early Easter Sunday in Schleife, eastern Germany. Reuters
A couple hugs next to the triumphal arch at the Cinquantenaire Park during a partial lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Brussels. AP
A couple hugs next to the triumphal arch at the Cinquantenaire Park during a partial lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19 in Brussels. AP
Women dressed in traditional clothes of the Slavic ethnic minority community of Sorbs meet early on Easter Sunday to sing in front of a church in Schleife, eastern Germany. Reuters
Women dressed in traditional clothes of the Slavic ethnic minority community of Sorbs meet early on Easter Sunday to sing in front of a church in Schleife, eastern Germany. Reuters
A girl waves a Philippine flag beside stuff toys as residents clap and sing from their windows to pay tribute to health workers, essential personnel and security forces during an enhanced community quarantine to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Manila, Philippines. AP
A girl waves a Philippine flag beside stuff toys as residents clap and sing from their windows to pay tribute to health workers, essential personnel and security forces during an enhanced community quarantine to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in Manila, Philippines. AP
A small number of Jewish worshippers pray during the priestly blessing, a traditional prayer which usually attracts thousands of worshippers at the Western Wall on the holiday of Passover, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
A small number of Jewish worshippers pray during the priestly blessing, a traditional prayer which usually attracts thousands of worshippers at the Western Wall on the holiday of Passover, amid the coronavirus disease outbreak, in Jerusalem's Old City. Reuters
San Diego Police Department and Paramedics gather in downtown San Diego, California to show support for the frontline workers and Noel Brandon known as DJ IAMNOEL. Noel was inspired by other countries and wanted to give back. AFP
San Diego Police Department and Paramedics gather in downtown San Diego, California to show support for the frontline workers and Noel Brandon known as DJ IAMNOEL. Noel was inspired by other countries and wanted to give back. AFP
A woman wearing a facemask walks past Covid-19 awareness scarecrows placed by Chennai municipality at a market during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown in Chennai. AFP
A woman wearing a facemask walks past Covid-19 awareness scarecrows placed by Chennai municipality at a market during a government-imposed nationwide lockdown in Chennai. AFP
A man waits his turn to receive a vaccine against flu at a church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. EPA
A man waits his turn to receive a vaccine against flu at a church in Buenos Aires, Argentina. EPA

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World in focus - best photos for April 12, 2020

Take a look at our pick of the best images from around the world during the past 24 hours

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Haircare resolutions 2021

From Beirut and Amman to London and now Dubai, hairstylist George Massoud has seen the same mistakes made by customers all over the world. In the chair or at-home hair care, here are the resolutions he wishes his customers would make for the year ahead.

1. 'I will seek consultation from professionals'

You may know what you want, but are you sure it’s going to suit you? Haircare professionals can tell you what will work best with your skin tone, hair texture and lifestyle.

2. 'I will tell my hairdresser when I’m not happy'

Massoud says it’s better to offer constructive criticism to work on in the future. Your hairdresser will learn, and you may discover how to communicate exactly what you want more effectively the next time.

3. ‘I will treat my hair better out of the chair’

Damage control is a big part of most hairstylists’ work right now, but it can be avoided. Steer clear of over-colouring at home, try and pursue one hair brand at a time and never, ever use a straightener on still drying hair, pleads Massoud.

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Types of bank fraud

1) Phishing

Fraudsters send an unsolicited email that appears to be from a financial institution or online retailer. The hoax email requests that you provide sensitive information, often by clicking on to a link leading to a fake website.

2) Smishing

The SMS equivalent of phishing. Fraudsters falsify the telephone number through “text spoofing,” so that it appears to be a genuine text from the bank.

3) Vishing

The telephone equivalent of phishing and smishing. Fraudsters may pose as bank staff, police or government officials. They may persuade the consumer to transfer money or divulge personal information.

4) SIM swap

Fraudsters duplicate the SIM of your mobile number without your knowledge or authorisation, allowing them to conduct financial transactions with your bank.

5) Identity theft

Someone illegally obtains your confidential information, through various ways, such as theft of your wallet, bank and utility bill statements, computer intrusion and social networks.

6) Prize scams

Fraudsters claiming to be authorised representatives from well-known organisations (such as Etisalat, du, Dubai Shopping Festival, Expo2020, Lulu Hypermarket etc) contact victims to tell them they have won a cash prize and request them to share confidential banking details to transfer the prize money.

Brief scoreline:

Liverpool 2

Mane 51', Salah 53'

Chelsea 0

Man of the Match: Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)

Most sought after workplace benefits in the UAE
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Pension support
  • Mental well-being assistance
  • Insurance coverage for optical, dental, alternative medicine, cancer screening
  • Financial well-being incentives 
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