Why The UAE Military Is Going To Fujairah
Residents can get front-row seats to watch the UAE Armed Forces in action when a VIP convoy is under attack in Fujairah.
The Armed Forces is currently finalising preparations to showcase the 4th Unio...
November 01, 20180899Category: Government
Neighbours Do Yoga Together In This Community
It’s 6.15am. This Dubai neighbourhood is bustling with activity as residents and pupils begin their day. But in a small patch of greenery within the community, a group of 30 people — a few...
November 01, 20180821Category: society
Man Breaks Television Sets At Shop Over Dh100 Dispute
An Egyptian man broke several television sets at a repair shop in Al Guwair area in Sharjah, after as he fought with the shop owner who allegedly failed to fix his TV set,
The man, 53, paid the 18-ye...
November 01, 201801025Category: Crime News
Dubai Set For A Bigger, Brighter Diwali This Year
With a first-time fireworks display, a 10-day fair and plenty of entertainment activities and retail promotions, Dubai is taking the Indian festival of lights to a brighter level this year.
From gove...
November 01, 201801024Category: society
Sharjah Ruler Presents Sharjah Coronet To Shaikha Jawahar
His Highnesses Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, presented the ‘Sharjah Coronet’ to his wife, Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Q...
November 01, 20180793Category: Government
Dubai Metro’s Increasing Popularity
Dubai Metro’s increasing popularity has meant that more people are switching from cars to trains for their daily commute, helping Dubai reduce up to 943 tonnes of carbon emissions every day.
Ac...
November 01, 20180791Category: Transport
Dubai Named Shelter For Evacuated UN Employees
United Nations employees who are evacuated in times of crisis or natural disasters in 10 countries across the Middle East and East Asia will be transported to Dubai, an official said on Tuesday follow...
October 31, 20180794Category: Government
Heavy Turnout Leads To Extension Until December 1
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (FAIC) announced on Tuesday that the visa amnesty will be extended for one more month.
The authority said that the heavy turnout of undocumented res...
October 31, 20180811Category: Government
President Issues Decree On Foreign Direct Investment
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued Decree No. (19) of 2018 on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), the official news agency WAM announced on Tuesday.
The decree aims to...
October 31, 20180749Category: Government
Metro Commuters Will Have Chance To Be Part Of A Guinness World Record
Metro commuters will have a chance to be part of a Guinness World Record attempt on Thursday morning when the most diverse group of multinational riders will hop on a train from Etisalat Metro Station...
October 31, 20180771Category: Transport
New Law Against Money-laundering, Terror Funding
The UAE has stepped up the fight against money-laundering and financing terrorism by announcing a new law, the federal government stated on Tuesday.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Federal De...
October 31, 20180790Category: Government
Dh700,000 Fine For Sharing Patient’s Information Without Permission
Publishing a medical advertisement without a licence will attract a fine of between Dh100,000 and Dh200,000, according to a new Federal Bill passed yesterday (Tuesday) by the Federal National Council....
October 31, 20180857Category: Government
Now Go Glamping In Vintage Trailers, Kayak Or Try A Human Slingshot At Hatta
As we gear up for cooler weather, families, groups, individuals and adrenaline-junkies can enjoy an array of attractions set to open in Hatta on October 30.
The projects, launched by Meraas will offe...
October 31, 20180882Category: society
Emirati Youth Dies After Losing Control Of Car In Sharjah
An Emirati youth died on Tuesday morning after he lost control of his vehicle, which overturned and rammed into a truck, on the Emirates Road in Sharjah.
A police official said the accident was repor...
October 31, 20180869Category: Crime News
Rare Waterspout Spotted Off RAK
A rare fair-weather waterspout swirled across coastal waters off Ras Al Khaimah late Tuesday morning, said the national weather bureau.
The National Centre of Meteorology in Abu Dhabi posted an eyewi...
October 31, 20180782Category: Environment
RAK Road To Be Closed To Carry Out Mock Accident Drill
Police announced on Tuesday the closure of Emirates Road from Saqr Park to Al-Rams area from 7am to 10 am the next day for a mock car accident drill. Traffic is to be diverted to alternative roads in ...
October 31, 20180781Category: Government
Unsafe, High Risk Construction Sites Fined In Abu Dhabi
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have issued fines and warnings to a number of worksites over the last three days as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of workers across the emirate.
The inspecti...
October 30, 20180833Category: Government
Grammy Winner Lends Her Voice Against Trafficking
Grammy-award winning Indian singer Tanvi Shah will lend her voice for a song that will highlight the global issues of human trafficking and illegal organ harvesting.
Singer of the hit track ‘Ja...
October 30, 20180754Category: society
Rain In Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman
Moderate to heavy rain has been reported in parts of Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman on Tuesday morning, as the unstable weather pattern continues in the UAE.
Lightning and thunder was also reported in th...
October 30, 20180903Category: Weather
New Members Elected To Emirates Defence Companies Council
The Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) is preparing to launch a new strategy that aims to bolster its role in enabling the UAE’s defence and security industries sector, said Mohammad Hela...
October 30, 20180880Category: society
