Police Recover Dh300,000 Stolen From Emirati Woman In Online Scam
An Emirati woman who lost Dh300,000 in an online scam was able to get her money back, thanks to the Sharjah Police.
The scammer was able to electronically transfer the amount from the victim's ...
June 30, 20240214Category: Crime News
Hail, Rain Strike Some Areas; Orange Alert Issued
Hail could be seen in some parts, despite the scorching temperatures prevailing in the country. This is not the first time UAE has seen hail and heavy rains amid summer, despite hail typically being s...
June 30, 20240382Category: Weather
UAE To Announce Fuel Prices For July
The UAE will revise retail fuel prices for the month of July soon to bring them in line with global rates.
Petrol prices fell 20 fils per litre in June, pricing Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus 91 a...
June 29, 20240483Category: Business
Expat Loses Dh1.8 Million After All Four Businesses Hit By Scammers At Same Time
An Indian businessman in Dubai has been left shocked and devastated after all four of his business ventures reportedly fell prey to serial scammers within days, resulting in total losses of more than ...
June 27, 20240325Category: Crime News
UAE Cuts Friday Sermons To 10 Minutes As Summer Heat Kicks In
With temperatures crossing the 50°C mark, authorities in the UAE have asked imams across the country to cap their Friday sermon and prayer at 10 minutes. The directive is applicable from Friday, J...
June 27, 20240269Category: UAE Local News
Filipino Leaders Rubbish Rumours About '166 HIV-positive OFWs' In Dubai
The Philippine ambassador to the UAE and community leaders have urged their kababayan (countrymen) to avoid spreading fake news, following social media posts that claimed more than 160 Filipinos were ...
June 26, 20240924Category: UAE Local News
Police Arrests Asian National For Selling Fake Car Oil Of Popular Brands
During a raid, Ajman Police arrested an Asian national suspected of selling and storing duplicate lubricants bearing names of globally renowned brands registered in the emirate.
Detailing the inves...
June 26, 20240195Category: Crime News
UAE Police Launch Smart Bus To Combat Drug Abuse
The Abu Dhabi Police have launched a smart bus to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and ways to prevent them. The launch, which coincides with World Anti-Drug Day (June 26), has the slogan, &...
June 26, 20240187Category: UAE Local News
97% Kids Would Enter Stranger's Van For Free Ice Cream, Social Experiment Finds
Only one in 37 participants of a social experiment hesitated to accept a free ice cream from a stranger in exchange for entering his van. The remaining 36 kids all readily accepted the stranger’...
June 26, 20240343Category: UAE Local News
Temperatures In UAE Cross 50°C This Week Ahead Of Peak Summer
Temperatures in the UAE have surpassed the 50°C mark this week ahead of peak summer. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), the highest temperature recorded in the country on Tuesd...
June 26, 20240412Category: Weather
Worker Wins Dh1 Million In National Bonds Draw After Saving Dh100 Every Month
Nagendram Borugadda, a 46-year-old electrician, has become a millionaire after winning Dh1 million in the latest National Bonds draw.
The Indian's path to financial success is a testament of hi...
June 26, 20240330Category: UAE Local News
30-day Extra Paid Leave Granted To Professors In New Initiative
Yaser Qudaih, a professor in the electrical engineering department at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), has returned to being a student.
At 52 years old, the UAE resident has taken a sabbati...
June 26, 20240279Category: UAE Local News
Two Children Die After Fire Erupts In Fujairah Home
Two Emirati children, an 8-year old girl and a 7-year-old boy, have died in a fire at their home in Fujairah. Authorities have rescued a` 5-year-old child who has been seriously injured.
The Civil ...
June 26, 20240344Category: Crime News
5 Essential Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy As Temperatures Soar In UAE
As the scorching summer begins in the UAE with temperatures hitting nearly 50°C, medical experts are urging community members to prioritise their health and safety.
Extreme heat and humidity ma...
June 24, 20240320Category: UAE Local News
Abortion Now Allowed In Rape, Incest Cases As New Law Issued In UAE
The UAE has specified three additional instances where pregnancy abortions will be permitted. According to a cabinet resolution — a copy of which Khaleej Times has seen — a licensed physic...
June 24, 20240285Category: UAE Local News
Sheikh Mohammed Announces Dh30-billion For Rain Drainage Network In Dubai
An integrated project to develop a rain drainage network in Dubai has been approved at a cost of Dh30-billion, announced Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE...
June 24, 20240360Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Rents Set To Increase By 10% In Remainder Of 2024
Even as rents in Dubai increased around 10 per cent in the first half of this year, another similar percentage jump is expected in the second half of this year, industry executives said.
Rents have...
June 23, 20240421Category: UAE Local News
Flight From Manchester To UAE Delayed Due To Power Outage At UK Airport
A flight from Manchester to UAE was delayed on Sunday due to a power outage at the British airport, creating “chaos”.
Emirates airline sent out a message to passengers, informing them o...
June 23, 20240346Category: Travel
