School Pupil Badly Hurt After Being Run-over By Speeding Car
A child was severely injured when he was hit by a speeding car as he walked home from school on Monday.
The nine-year-old was run over in the Nabba area of Sharjah city about 2.25pm.
Police said the...
September 03, 20190743Category: Crime News
Dubais Oldest Businessman Maghanmal Pancholia Dies At 95
A prominent Indian entrepreneur who worked in his Bur Dubai office well into his nineties passed away on Monday.
Maghanmal Pancholia, fondly known as Maghaba by friends, family and business associate...
September 03, 201901101Category: Business
Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Holds Talks With Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed
The future of the nation was on top of the agenda as Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid held key talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on Monday.
The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai met Sheikh Mohamed, the C...
September 03, 20190664Category: Government
UAE Ministers Respond To Sheikh Mohammed's Letter
The UAE’s ministers and business leaders have praised Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for the points he made about improving government services in an open letter he wrote at the weekend.
The Prime ...
September 03, 20190634Category: Government
Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Meets Nobel Peace Prize Winner Nadia Murad
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed on Monday called on the world to unite to combat violence against women and minority groups in a meeting with Yazidi human rights champion Nadia Murad.
The Crown Prince of Ab...
September 03, 20190616Category: Government
Dubai And Abu Dhabi May Have Foggy Start To Day
Conditions will mainly be sunny but the UAE will probably see some cloud and fog over western areas on Tuesday.
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts humidity levels rising by the evening an...
September 03, 20190775Category: Weather
Employer Must Provide Medical Insurance To Employees In UAE
Every sponsor shall subscribe to the scheme for any person under his sponsorship from the date of his arrival to the State.
Q: I have been working in a construction company based in Abu Dhabi for ove...
September 02, 201901033Category: JOBS
UAE Banks Asked To Treat Males, Females Equally While Giving Loans
They need to develop policies and procedures that promote gender equality in customer dealings.
The UAE Central Bank has asked banks and financial institutions in the country to treat male and female...
September 02, 20190695Category: Expats
Dubai Restaurant Owner Accused Of Raping Former Employee
A restaurant owner has been charged with raping a former employee when she asked for her job back, Dubai Criminal Court has heard.
The Algerian woman said the man, from Afghanistan, forced himself ...
September 02, 20190913Category: Crime News
New Committee Formed By UAE Cabinet To Address Healthcare Standards
A new committee formed by the UAE Cabinet will seek to further increase healthcare standards across the country, officials have announced.
Members will create a unified, federal strategy aimed at i...
September 02, 20190745Category: Health
UAE Weather-Dust Storms For Dubai And Abu Dhabi
The UAE will likely see dust storms on Monday as light to moderate winds take hold.
The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts a cloudy Monday, with humidity levels rising by evening and Tuesday ...
September 02, 20190738Category: Weather
UAEs Aqdar World Summit Starts Today In Moscow
Twelve UAE officials, including eight ministers, will take the stage in Moscow over the next four days to offer insight on empowering communities through improved education initiatives.
The third A...
August 29, 20190702Category: Government
UAE Gun Rule Changes Boost Sales At Abu Dhabi Hunting Exhibition
Changes to UAE gun laws that permit Emiratis to purchase three weapons instead of one have significantly boosted sales at Adihex.
One dealer at the annual hunting, equestrian and heritage conferenc...
August 29, 20190727Category: Government
Hijri New Year Holiday Likely In UAE On Sunday, September 1
Most countries in Africa and the Middle East will observe the crescent on August 31.
The moon crescent for the Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year) is likely to be seen in the UAE on Saturday, August 31...
August 29, 20190673Category: Cultural
Historic Souq To Be Demolished Due To Safety Fears, Municipality Confirms
A much-loved Abu Dhabi souq is to be demolished due to serious structural defects threatening the safety of shoppers and workers, municipality chiefs have confirmed.
Abu Dhabi Municipality said ins...
August 29, 20190645Category: Breaking News
UAE Launches Award To Celebrate Emirati Women Poets
An award to celebrate Emirati women poets was launched in the UAE on Wednesday.
The Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development announced the Osha Bint Khalifa Alsuwaidi Award for Nabati Poetry, ...
August 29, 20190719Category: Humans of UAE
Three Emiratis Withdraw From FNC Membership Race
Three potential candidates for the Federal National Council have withdrawn their applications.
The deadline for receiving appeals ended on Wednesday with three candidates, one from Abu Dhabi and tw...
August 29, 20190617Category: Government
Sheikh Khalid Calls For More Arabic Language And Poetry Programmes
Sheikh Khalid bin Mohamed has called on Abu Dhabi's Executive Committee to develop new programmes to enhance Arabic language skills and foster storytelling through poetry among the community.
T...
August 29, 20190665Category: Education
Free Parking In Dubai For Hijri New Year
Public parking will be free across Dubai in celebration of Hijri New Year.
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai said that fees would be waived at all parking areas, except for multilevel car ...
August 29, 20190665Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
