US Senate Confirms John Rakolta As New Ambassador To UAE
The US Senate has confirmed John Rakolta as the new US ambassador to the UAE after a majority vote in favour of his nomination from Republicans and Democrats.
Mr Rakolta was confirmed by 63 senator...
September 18, 20190871Category: Government
I Want To Leave A Mark In History-female Candidates Set For FNC Elections
Trailblazing female Federal National Council candidates vowed to be the "voice of the people" as the nation prepares to go to the polls next month.
Close to 200 women across the Emirates ...
September 18, 20190683Category: Government
Clear Skies Forecast For Dubai And Abu Dhabi
Conditions in the UAE will be hot and humid on Wednesday, with clear skies over most of the country.
The highest levels of humidity will be felt in the evening and will continue into Thursday morni...
September 18, 20190801Category: Weather
17 Warnings Issued Against FNC Candidates For Breaking Rules
More than a dozen candidates running for Federal National Council seats received official warnings for breaking election campaign rules.
The National Election Committee on Monday said it had ...
September 17, 20190718Category: Government
18 Non Muslim Places Of Worship In Abu Dhabi To Get Licences
Places of worship such as churches, temples and gurudwaras will now be regulated by the DCD.
Eighteen non-Muslim places of worship across Abu Dhabi will be granted licences at a special event schedul...
September 17, 20190975Category: Cultural
Sharjah Book Fair To Begin On October 30
This year, the fair will be carrying the theme of the Sharjah World Book Capital, 'Open Books Open Minds'.
The 38th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will be held from Oct...
September 17, 20190786Category: Education
Dubai Passenger Caught With Marijuana Oil In E-cigarettes
Dubai: An American investor who was caught at Dubai International Airport with marijuana oil used in e-cigarettes claimed at the Dubai Court of First Instance that it was prescribed by doctors for dep...
September 17, 20190874Category: Crime News
Sharjah Ruler Gets Emirati Woman A Job After Phone Call
The Ruler has taken notice of such pleas earlier as well.
His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, came to the aid of an unemployed wo...
September 17, 20190938Category: JOBS
Self-driving Wheelchairs To Be Trialled At Abu Dhabi Airport
Self-driving wheelchairs could be introduced at Abu Dhabi Airport as part of efforts to improve access for people with disabilities.
The autonomous devices, which are being trialled throughout the ...
September 17, 20190832Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Attack On Saudi Oil Sets In Motion Mysterious Explanations
Until there is much more clarity on how a pinpoint attack took out half of Saudi Arabia’s oil production, speculation will swirl about the methods its foes used to strike so deep into the kingdo...
September 17, 20190776Category: UAE Local News
Saudi-UAE Media Committee Holds First Meeting In Abu Dhabi
Ministers from Saudi Arabia and the UAE discussed efforts to shape media leaders of the future and "strengthen bonds" between the nations.
The Joint Committee for Media Co-operation, part...
September 17, 20190783Category: Government
Dubais Landmark Sheikh Rashid Building Damaged In Fire
A long-standing residential building on Sheikh Zayed Road was damaged on Monday when a fire broke out.
The blaze in one apartment appeared to spread to several on the upper floors of Sheikh Rashid ...
September 17, 20190915Category: UAE Local News
Humidity Set To Rise To 90 Per Cent On Tuesday In Dubai, Abu Dhabi
The UAE will remain hot and humid on Tuesday, with partial cloud covering the country at times.
The highest levels of humidity will be felt in the evening and will continue into Wednesday morning.H...
September 17, 20190778Category: Weather
UAE Leaders, Imran Khan Among Worlds Most Influential Muslims
The study highlighted the contributions of the UAE leaders across the world.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and H...
September 16, 20190912Category: Government
New Abu Dhabi Centre To Streamline Waste Collection, Transport
Facility will also electronically track waste transport vehicles used in the collection and transportation of household waste, farm waste and bulky waste.
A new facility that will control and monitor...
September 16, 20190921Category: Environment
3 Of Dubai Based Family On Holiday In Oman Killed In Crash
Three Omani nationals also died in the accident.
A weekend getaway in Salalah, Oman, turned into a tragedy for a Dubai-based family after three members died in a crash. An Indian couple and their eig...
September 16, 201901216Category: UAE Local News
Sheikh Mohammed Issues New Law On Dubai RERA
This law will be published in the Official Gazette and will come into force on the day on which it is published.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister ...
September 16, 20190837Category: Government
Sheikh Mansour Pays Visit To Wounded Emirati Servicemen
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed met with Emirati servicemen injured in the line of duty during a visit to Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi.
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affai...
September 16, 20190821Category: Government
New Threat To Saudi Arabia Comes From Two Fronts And One Actor - Iran
Saudi Arabia is facing a major Iran-backed escalation of violence aimed at disrupting its economy in a challenge not seen since the attacks by Al Qaeda on foreign workers more than a decade ago.
Be...
September 16, 20190820Category: UAE Local News
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Offers Condolences To Martyrs Families
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday offered his condolences to the families of Emirati martyrs Zayed Mosalam Suhail Al A...
September 16, 20190804Category: Government
