Two SriLankans Killed In Abu Dhabi Bus Crash
Two women from Sri Lanka were among those killed in an horrific bus crash in Abu Dhabi last week, officials confirmed on Saturday.
The early-morning accident on the outskirts of the city on Thursda...
January 19, 20200694Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Reckless Driving, Speed Major Causes Of Fatal Crashes In UAE
Police across the country have on many occasions attributed serious crashes to carelessness and reckless driving.
Recklessness has remained the major cause of fatal accidents in the UAE, according to...
January 18, 20200753Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Fire Breaks Out On Vessel Near Dubais Burj Al Arab
A fire broke out on a yacht off the coast of Dubai, near landmark Burj Al Arab, on Friday.
Smoke billowed from the vessel a little before 2pm.
Dubai Civil Defence rescued three passengers from t...
January 18, 20200794Category: UAE Local News
One Dead In Accident On UAEs Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road
He was rushed along with his colleague to hospital by air, but died on the way.
A 21-year-old Emirati man died, while his colleague in his 20s was injured, in a serious road accident in Sharjah.
A...
January 13, 20200863Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
UAE Families Must Now Earn Dh26,000 To Sponsor A Maid
Residents planning to sponsor a domestic worker must now earn at least Dh25,000 a month – an increase of almost Dh20,000 – potentially creating childcare issues for thousands of families a...
January 13, 20200835Category: UAE Local News
UAE Leaders Condole Death Of Omans Sultan Qaboos
Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said died on Friday evening.
UAE leaders have condoled the death of Oman's Sultan Qaboos.
The President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan said "...
January 12, 20200657Category: Government
Weekend Rainstorm Brings Chaos To Dubai And Abu Dhabi Roads
A 10-hour rainstorm brought chaos to the UAE's roads on Saturday morning with long traffic tailbacks and flooding across the cities.
Rain fell throughout Friday and the early hours of Saturday ...
January 12, 202001078Category: Weather
Dubai Airports Issues Advisory After Heavy Rain Lashes Emirate
Heavy rain hit parts of Dubai on Friday evening.
Some flights could be delayed and roads leading up to the airport could be congested after heavy rains lashed Dubai, the airport authority has announc...
January 11, 20200752Category: Travel
US-Iran Tensions Ease As Neither Side Wants A War, UAE Experts Say
UAE residents are entitled to be relieved at the easing of a crisis between the US and Iran, experts have said.
Analysts admitted that there has been “panic” among some residents follow...
January 11, 20200703Category: Government
New UAE Visa To Create 325,000 Jobs, Transform Tourism Sector
The multi-entry tourist visa will have a significant impact regionally and globally.
The International media followed with great interest the resolution of the UAE Cabinet that approved the multi-ent...
January 09, 20200781Category: JOBS
Girl, 16, Trafficked To Dubai And Forced Into Sex Work, Court Told
The girl was lured from Bangladesh with an offer of working as a housemaid but was forced into prostitution, prosecutors say
A gang trafficked a girl to the UAE to work as a prostitute then raped h...
January 09, 202001227Category: Crime News
Sheikh Mohammeds New Dubai Council Outlines Tough Targets For Public Sector
Dubai's government leaders will be set 50 goals that must be met to boost growth, or face removal from their posts.
Dubai Council met for the first time on Tuesday and outlined a new drive for ...
January 08, 20200683Category: Government
2 Yr Old Girl Died After Being Struck By A Car Outside A Dubai Hotel
A two-year-old girl died after being struck by a car outside a Dubai hotel.
The child was rushed to hospital but died as a result of "severe injuries" resulting from the accident.
Poli...
January 07, 20200799Category: Crime News
Vehicle Catches Fire In Dubai Traffic Accident, Causes Delays
Dubai Police urge motorists to find alternative routes.
A vehicle caught fire in traffic accident on Tuesday morning, the Dubai Police said.
In a tweet, the Dubai Police said that a vehicle on cau...
January 07, 20200640Category: Transport
Mother, Daughter Raped Inside Their House In UAE
He was keeping track of the mother's movements.
The Ras Al Khaimah Criminal Court has sentenced a young Asian man to life in prison after being found guilty of raping a mentally challenged mother...
January 06, 20200903Category: Crime News
UAE Leaders Sign Final Piece Of Hope Probe Destined For Mars
The final piece of a UAE-built probe destined for Mars was signed by two of the country’s leaders on Sunday.
At the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice Presiden...
January 06, 20200596Category: Government
Google Play Restores ToTok Video Calling App After Spying Denial
The free video messaging service Totok has been reinstated on the Google Play store, the company said on Saturday.
The app was removed a week ago over unfounded allegations it was used for governme...
January 05, 20200667Category: Entertainment
Sheikh Mohammed Announces New Council In Dubai
The Dubai Ruler announced this in a document called '4th of January Document' that he released on Saturday, January 4.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and P...
January 05, 20200871Category: Government
Dubais Burj Khalifa Celebrates 10-year Anniversary
The country marks the 10th anniversary of the skyscraper that has become synonymous with the image of Dubai worldwide.
Heralded as Dubai' crowning achievement, the Burj Khalifa, which is the worl...
January 04, 20200695Category: UAE Local News
