Indian Expat Who Tried To Save Wife From UAE Apartment Fire Dies
He suffered more than 90 per cent burns.
An Indian expat, who suffered more than 90 per cent burns while trying to save his wife from fire, died in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Anil Ninan, 32, hailed from...
February 17, 20200669Category: Humans of UAE
UAE To Get Longer Maternity And Paternity Leave Soon
The UAE will extend maternity and paternity leave to encourage more women to stay in work after having children, a top government official said on Sunday.
Mona Al Marri, vice president of the UAE G...
February 17, 20200795Category: Government
Sheikh Mohammed To Attend Opening Of Global Womens Forum
More than 3,000 delegates from 87 countries are expected to attend over 60 workshops and sessions.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and...
February 16, 20200633Category: Government
Dubai Dad Saved From Brink Of Suicide Says 24-hour Helpline Could Save Lives
A Dubai dad brought back from the "very edge" of suicide has issued a plea for life-saving support to help people emerge from their darkest hour.
Chris Haill, 53, was preparing to end his...
February 16, 20200822Category: UAE Local News
Viruses And Trafficking Driving Cheetahs To Extinction, Expert Claims
Act now or risk losing cheetahs from the wild within a decade, a leading conservationist has warned.
Dr Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, visited Dubai last week to share t...
February 16, 20200988Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Coronavirus- Two More Patients Recover In UAE, Says Health Ministry
Two more Coronavirus patients have made a full recovery in the UAE, bringing the total number of recovered cases in the country to three.
The Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Friday t...
February 15, 20200620Category: Coronavirus
Dh1,000 Fine, 6 Black Points For Littering From Cars In UAE
The passengers travelling in the cars are also advised to abstain from doing the same.
Abu Dhai Police has revealed that around 355 drivers have been involved in the offensive behavior of throwing ou...
February 15, 20200818Category: Government
Expat Kills Woman, Her Kids And Maid In UAE House
The Fujairah Criminal Court of Appeal has ordered a 25-year-old Asian man, convicted of premeditated murder, to be referred to hospital to check and decide on his mental health.Court records show that...
February 13, 20200879Category: Crime News
New Regulations Issued For Charitable Activities In Dubai
Two warnings were also issued to two entities that are not bound by the established regulations.
It will take just one day to get a licence for charitable activities in Dubai, said a senior official ...
February 13, 20200642Category: society
Coronavirus- Disease Officially Named Covid-19
The World Health Organisation confirmed the official name for the disease caused by the coronavirus is Covid-19.
Officials made the announcement in an effort to avoid stigmatizing any geographical ...
February 13, 20200787Category: Coronavirus
Dubai Police Seize Six Tonnes Of Amphetamines In Record Haul
Dubai Police has seized more than 5 tonnes of the amphetamine Captagon.
The operation has been hailed as one of the biggest drug busts ever recorded in the country and resulted in four arrests.
...
February 13, 20200855Category: Government
UAE Ministry Abolishes Homework In Government Schools
Hundreds of government-run schools in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will no longer assign their pupils homework, the Ministry of Education has said.
The 256 schools – 23 in Dubai and 233 in Abu Dhabi &...
February 12, 20200747Category: Education
Nart Bouran Announced As New Chief Executive Of IMI
International Media Investments, the owner of The National newspaper, has announced the appointment of Nart Bouran as its new chief executive.
Mr Bouran, a well-respected media executive, brings ov...
February 12, 20200743Category: Government
UAE To Get New Family Entertainment Destination
Includes more than 5,000 trees and 800 car spaces.
Arada, a property development company based in Sharjah, has announced that the first phase of Madar, a family-focused entertainment complex, will be...
February 12, 20200744Category: Entertainment
Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 811, Over 37,000 Infected
Coronavirus death toll hits 811, over 37,000 infected
Beijing, Feb 9 (IANS) The death toll due to the novel coronavirus outbreak in China has increased to 811, authorities said on Sunday, while the n...
February 09, 20200746Category: Coronavirus
UAE Banks Set To Begin Legal Actions Against Defaulters In India
Banks will start legal proceedings mainly against larger defaulters.
Some banks in the UAE are going after the Indian nationals who defaulted on their loans in the UAE and then moved to India.
Sou...
February 09, 202001344Category: Bank
Dubai Students Raise Dh50,000 For Orphans In Sri Lanka
The students managed to raise over Dh50,000 for underprivileged children through the show.
More then 500 people attended the Kaleidoscope show performed by students, including determined ones, to col...
February 08, 20200654Category: society
Two New Cases Of Coronavirus Confirmed In UAE
Two new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UAE, bringing the total number of people with the virus to seven.
They include a Filipino, who is the first non-Chinese national to test posi...
February 08, 20200659Category: Coronavirus
Police In UAE Stop Attempt To Smuggle 40kg Drugs Into Country
Experienced inspectors often carry out training sessions for detecting illegal properties.
The administration of Abu Dhabi Customs thanked the inspectors for their outstanding skills.
Teams at Abu...
February 06, 20200897Category: Crime News
