Dubai leads global job market rankings, World mourns Titan loss, plus more stories, Gulf News Editors comment on the top news on June 23

DUBAI TOPS LIST OF WORLD’S MOST COMPETITIVE JOB MARKETS: Dubai, Doha, and San Francisco are highly competitive job markets, according to a study by Resume.io. Qatar's presence on the list is attributed to hosting the World Cup, with an average of 399 applicants per job posting in February. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE also attract talent with their lack of income tax. In the US, San Jose and San Francisco, both in northern California, had a high number of applicants per LinkedIn job posting. Layoffs in major tech companies have led to an oversupply of tech employees. Other cities like New York and Chicago were also competitive but didn't make the global top 10. (By Nivetha Dayanand, Web Editor)

CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS: Dubai authorities have unveiled a comprehensive plan to ensure public safety, security, happiness and comfort during the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays. The plan was unveiled by Dubai Police’s Events Security Committee, which counts several agencies — such as the Ambulance Services, Dubai Civil Defence, the Roads and Transport Authority, General Traffic Department, the Dubai Municipality, and others — as members. Each component works according to the highest standards and practices to ensure the security and safety of all citizens, residents and visitors on such auspicious occasions. Utmost cooperation from the public, by celebrating responsibility, with safety in mind especially those heading out to the beach, the desert, public venues, parks — and at home — would go a long way in boosting the community’s health, safety and security during this special time of the year. (By Jay Hilotin, Senior Assistant Editor)

WORLD MOURNS TITAN LOSS: The tragic loss of life aboard the Titan sub has sparked an outpouring of tributes, with US officials characterizing the incident as a "catastrophic implosion." The five victims, Hamish Harding (58), Shahzada Dawood (48), Suleman Dawood (19), Paul-Henri Nargeolet (77), and Stockton Rush (61), will forever be remembered for their unwavering spirit. After an exhaustive multinational search that encompassed over 20,000 square kilometers of ocean, a robotic diving vehicle discovered significant remnants of the sub roughly 1,600 feet away from the Titanic shipwreck on Thursday. Alarmingly, it has come to light that the US Navy initially detected an "acoustic anomaly consistent with an implosion" shortly after losing contact with the Titan on Sunday. This solemn revelation marks the conclusion of the search mission, leaving behind a profound sense of sorrow and mourning for these extraordinary individuals. (By Sadiq Shaban, Opinion Editor)

INJURIES ARE A BANE FOR MANY SPORTSPERSONS: Injuries are a big dampener in a player’s career, but two-time Tour de France winner Tadeg Pogacar looks at the positives from the break. The UAE Team Emirates ace was due for a long break and the injury forced one on him as he’s now ready for the Tour. However, while the timing was right for Pogacar, the same can’t be said about Dubai-bred Tanisha Crasto, who is just trying to start new partnerships to book a place in Paris 2024 Games. Unfortunately, injuries are a boon for some but a bane for many. (By A.K.S. SATISH, Sports Editor)