Al Tayer Launched The Customised Smart Response Vehicle Service
Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), launched the customised Smart Response Vehicle Service. This step comes in line with DEWA’s strategy o...
August 03, 20190670Category: Government
Saudi Women Hailed The New Amendment Approved By The Saudi Cabinet
Previously, women had to gain approval from a male guardian in order to obtain a passport.
Saudi women in the UAE hailed the new amendment approved by the Saudi Cabinet on Thursday that allows women ...
August 03, 20190731Category: Government
Dubai Is Moving Forward To Becoming Worlds Best City For The Disabled
The aim is to make Dubai the world's best city for the people of determination when it hosts Expo 2020.
Dubai is moving forward on its course to becoming an inclusive, barrier-free and a disabled...
August 03, 20190884Category: UAE Local News
Residents Petition Damac Over Dh20 Charge For Cleaners And Workmen
Residents of Damac communities are signing a petition urging the Dubai developer to drop a Dh20 charge being levied on cleaners and workmen.
As The National reported this week, the company's se...
August 03, 20190760Category: society
Eid Al Adha To Be Celebrated On August 11 In UAE
Crescent was spotted on Thursday evening.
Following Saudi Arabia, the UAE announced that Friday, August 2, 2019, is the beginning of the month of Zul Hijjah for the year 1440 AH. The Day of Arafat wi...
August 03, 20190861Category: Cultural
Ghaf Trees Planted In Homes Of Elderly Emiratis In Dubai
Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has planted 200 ghaf trees in the homes of elderly Emiratis along with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCE).
Environment ...
August 03, 20190876Category: Environment
Man Throws Money To Show Off In Dubai, Lands In Police Custody
Dubai: An Asian man who published a video of him throwing money in the streets to gain followers on social media was arrested by Dubai Police, an official said.
Colonel Faisal Al Qassim, director o...
August 03, 20190916Category: Humans of UAE
UAE Ministries Launch New Drive To Create 2000 Jobs For Emiratis
Two UAE ministries have joined together to provide 2,000 new jobs in the energy and electricity sectors as part of a major drive to boost the Emirati workforce.
The Ministry of Human Resources and ...
August 03, 20190756Category: JOBS
Dubai And Abu Dhabi Set For Sunny Saturday
he weather will be hot and sunny across the UAE on Saturday with temperatures reaching up to 43°C.
Light winds from the south east will blow across the country in the morning, providing a gentl...
August 03, 20190771Category: Weather
Eid Al Adha Date For Most Islamic Nations Have Been Revealed
The crescent is highly likely to be seen in UAE today.
The first day of Zul Hijjah and the date for Eid Al Adha for most Islamic nations have been revealed.
According to a statement issued by the ...
August 01, 20190973Category: UAE Local News
Expat Worker Films Himself Groping 5 Year Old Boy At Dubai Villa
A 33-year-old man has been charged at a Dubai court with molestation after he allegedly groped a five-year-old boy at their shared villa.
The Indian man, who works as an electrician, denied the cha...
August 01, 201901015Category: Crime News
Accidents Cause Delays On Dubai Roads
Motorists are urged to take alternative routes to avoid long delays.
Motorists faced significant delays in Dubai and Sharjah during the rush hour commute on Thursday morning.
Dubai Police reported...
August 01, 20190826Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Representation Of Women In The FNC May Exceed 50 Per Cent
Abu Dhabi: The representation of women in the Federal National Council (FNC) may exceed 50 per cent of the 40 member House, a senior official said on Wednesday.
“Possibilities exist for women...
August 01, 20190816Category: Government
New Rule On Wills Out For Non Muslims In The UAE
Dubai: For non-Muslim residents, there is no need for you to have multiple wills in the UAE as Dubai is now allowing UAE-wide assets, even those abroad, to be registered here in the emirate.
The Du...
August 01, 20190948Category: Legal
11 Year Old Boy Drowned On Day 1 Of His Swimming Lesson In UAE
Eye witnesses said there was no lifeguard within the pool premises.
An 11-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool of a residential complex in Sharjah earlier this week. The police have launched an in...
August 01, 201901054Category: Humans of UAE
Mohamed Bin Zayed Receives Phone Call From Pakistan PM
Mohamed bin Zayed receives phone call from Pakistan PM
ABU DHABI: His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, ha...
August 01, 20190748Category: Government
Jewellery Maker Jailed For Allegedly Raping Woman 20 Times
Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced a jewellery maker to one year in jail followed by deportation for allegedly raping a woman 20 times and forcing her to eat dog food.
The 31-year-o...
August 01, 20190873Category: Crime News
Electrician Sentenced 3 Years In Jail For Sexually Abusing A 10 Year Old Girl
Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance sentenced an electrician to three years in jail followed by deportation for sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl in her house.
The incident dates back to 201...
August 01, 20190880Category: Crime News
UAE Task Force Formed To Improve School Arabic Lessons
The government has urged the public to give feedback on how to bolster the teaching of Arabic across the Emirates.
Hussain Al Hammadi, the Minister of Education, said urged pupils and parents to ha...
August 01, 20190776Category: Education
Dates Announced For Dubais Second 300km Ultramarathon
The second annual Al Marmoom Ultramarathon, the world’s longest desert race, will take place in Dubai from December 9 to 13, officials have announced.
The 300km event, held in the Al Marmoom ...
August 01, 20190737Category: Government
