NYU Abu Dhabi Announces Launch Of Its First Masters Degree Courses
New York University Abu Dhabi has launched two full-time master’s degrees in economics and fine arts - with classes set to start in the next academic year.
Students can now enroll in the Mast...
December 21, 20190743Category: Education
UAE Scam Alert-Theres A New Bogus Prize Promising Luxury Cars
Dubai: The UAE Federal Customs Authority (FCA) has raised a red flag over the latest bogus competition that’s been doing the rounds online.
Scammers have been using the logo and name of the c...
December 21, 20190777Category: Crime News
Abu Dhabi Slashes Traffic Fines For Drivers By 50 Per Cent
Abu Dhabi Police announced on Twitter a 50 per cent discount on traffic fines and cancellation of vehicles impounded and black traffic points committed in the emirate before December 22, 2019, for a p...
December 19, 20190659Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Dubai Metro Announces New Year Schedule
Dubai Metro will extend its service over New Year to allow revellers more time, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Wednesday.
Red Line trains between Rashidiya and DMCC stations will ru...
December 19, 20190785Category: Travel
Dubai And Abu Dhabi To See More Rain On Wednesday
The UAE will see its third day of rain clouds and intermittent showers on Wednesday.
There will be a drop in temperatures and relative humidity will increase during the evening and on Thursday morn...
December 18, 20190713Category: Weather
Access Sharjah Invites Applications For Publishing-focused Start-ups
The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre, or Sheraa as the start-up incubator in the northern emirate is known, started receiving application for its Access Sharjah initiative, from digital start-ups in th...
December 18, 20190571Category: Government
Arrest Of Mules In Dubai Sheds Light On Dangerous And Desperate Drug Trade
The fate of so-called drug mules who were paid as little as Dh5,000 to risk their lives and freedom has put the spotlight on a dangerous and desperate trade.
The authorities foiled several smugglin...
December 17, 20190765Category: UAE Local News
Unified System To Report Offences Against Women, Kids, Launched In UAE
Dubai: A nationwide family database was launched on Monday linking all entities concerned with family protection, creating a unified system for reporting and receiving complaints on domestic violence ...
December 17, 20190653Category: Government
Dutch Gangland Figure Arrested In Dubai For Murders
Dubai: The ring leader of the ‘Angels of Death’ motorcycle gang has been arrested in Dubai, a Dubai Police official said on Monday.
Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander-In...
December 17, 201901023Category: Crime News
UAE Embassy In New Delhi Issues Travel Advisory To Residents
Other countries have also issued advisories.
The embassy of the UAE in New Delhi on Sunday advised all Emiratis visiting India to exercise caution and avoid travelling to any areas where demonstratio...
December 16, 20190680Category: Tourism
Flood Warning Issued As UAE Braces For A Week Of Rain
Forecasters have warned of possible flash flooding as the UAE faces five straight days of rain.
The National Centre of Meteorology said showers of different intensities will affect the entire count...
December 16, 20190616Category: Weather
Sharjah Announces Death Of Sheikh Sultan Bin Abdullah Bin Sultan Al Qasimi
The Ruler's Court in Sharjah has announced the death of Sheikh Sultan bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi.
Funeral prayers were held at King Faisal Mosque on Sunday.
The Ruler's Court expr...
December 16, 20190791Category: UAE Local News
UAE Theme For 2020- A Grand Plan To Shape The Next 5 Decades
ABU DHABI: His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dha...
December 15, 20190824Category: Government
Man Stabbed, Killed Inside A Car In Dubai
Dubai: An Emirati man has gone on trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after he was accused of stabbing a man and killing him.
The 37-year-old defendant cut into an artery of the victim when ...
December 15, 20190838Category: Crime News
Emergency Medical Care Is Patients Right, UAE
Abu Dhabi: When a patient comes in for emergency treatment, it is the doctor’s responsibility to worry about their safety and care, and financial considerations should be put on the back burner,...
December 14, 20190621Category: Health
New Born Baby Found Abandoned In Al Ain Park,UAE
An abandoned newborn baby girl was found inside the ladies’ toilets in Al Jahli Park in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed on Friday.
Video of the incident has been circulating on social medi...
December 14, 20190902Category: Crime News
UAE And South Korea Mark 40 Years Of Diplomacy
The UAE and South Korea have signed a new agreement to mark the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
The UAE-Korea Cultural Dialogue 2020 aims to foster cultural unders...
December 12, 20190560Category: Government
Abu Dhabi Orders Hospitals-treat Emergency Patients Regardless Of Insurance
Public and private hospitals must treat emergency patients regardless of their health insurance cover, the Abu Dhabi government said.
Medical chiefs were told they cannot ask for payment up front o...
December 12, 201901492Category: Health
Long Term Grievances With Qatar Must Be Addressed,says Gargash
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut all diplomatic and transport ties with Qatar in June 2017.
It is a long way to go before the Qatar row is resolved to the satisfact...
December 12, 20190594Category: Government
Heavy Rain Falls Across The Country As Police Issue Emergency Alert
A deluge of rain sweeping across the country sparked travel woes after airport operations were disrupted and traffic brought to a standstill by crashes and road closures as police issued an emergency ...
December 11, 20190607Category: Weather