UAE Completes Draft Law On New Human Rights Body
Geneva: The UAE has announced the completion of a draft law on the establishment of a national human rights institution, NHRI, following the Paris Principles.
The announcement was made by Ahmad Abd...
September 15, 20190659Category: Government
Man Molests Boy In Dubai Sharing Accommodation
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Dubai: Dubai Court of First Instances has sentenced a man to six months in jail to be followed by deportation for sexually abusing a five-year-old boy in a sharing accommodation.
Accordin...
September 15, 20190865Category: Crime News
Sheikh Mohammed Announces Two-month Salary Bonus
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Saturday named the five best and five worst-performing centres...
September 15, 201902927Category: Government
New Road Opens In Dubai, Travel Time Reduced To Just 4 Minutes
Great news for those travelling on Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road.
The Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday announced the opening of the Al Yalayis and Al...
September 15, 20190997Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
FNC Candidate Apologises Over Plagiarised Campaign Video
A Federal National Council candidate has apologised for plagiarising the campaign message of a woman running for office in Oman.
Dr Sheikha Al Shehhi, who is standing in Ras Al Khaimah, spoke out a...
September 15, 20190698Category: Government
Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Launches New Commercial Court For Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has approved plans to open a court dedicated to cases of commercial law in Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Commercial ...
September 15, 20190722Category: Government
Bodies Of Servicemen Arrive In The UAE
The bodies of six Emirati servicemen killed in a vehicle crash on Friday were returned to Abu Dhabi on Saturday aboard a UAE Air Force plane.
Several senior armed forces officers received the bodie...
September 15, 20190905Category: Humans of UAE
Fog Lingers During Early Morning Commute In Dubai And Abu Dhabi
Fog surrounded parts of the Emirates during the early morning commute on Sunday, but conditions are expected to clear by late morning.
The National Centre of Meteorology urged motorists to take pre...
September 15, 20190699Category: Weather
UAE Minister Meets With Public At Dubai Government Service Centre
A UAE minister joined the nationwide drive to boost standards across government service centres - by fielding the queries of customers herself.
Hessa Buhumaid, Minister of Community Development, me...
September 14, 20190707Category: Government
Woman Attempts Suicide In UAE, Saved By Canadian Expat
She tried to jump off a bridge.
A Canadian expat has been honoured for saving the life of a woman who was about to jump off a bridge in the Capital.
The Abu Dhabi Police on Friday said the Canadia...
September 14, 20190888Category: Humans of UAE
Dubai Petrol Pump Supervisor Embezzles Dh521,000
Dubai: A petrol station supervisor went on trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after he was accused of illegally obtaining Dh521,000 from the station’s income.
The 31-year-old Filipino...
September 14, 20190768Category: Crime News
Emirati Sisters Tackle 400km Bike Ride In Four Days For Gaza Charity
400km, four countries, four days, four very tired legs. Emirati sisters, Yasmin and Nadia Baker, have just returned from one of the hardest journeys of their life.
Cycling through Germany, Luxembou...
September 14, 20190660Category: Humans of UAE
No Need For Physical Checking Of Emirates ID At Banks
Central Bank sends notice to all banks.
Banks and financial institutions in the UAE can use online validation gateway of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship for identification verifica...
September 14, 20190811Category: Government
Women In UAE Attempt Guinness World Record
Eight women first launched a 'knitathon' project in April last year, aiming to knit 1x1m blankets that could keep kids warm worldwide.
When a group of expatriate women in Dubai came together ...
September 14, 20190820Category: Humans of UAE
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Visits Belarus Capital
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed arrived in Minsk for his first official visit to Belarus.
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was received at the Independence Pa...
September 14, 20190637Category: Government
Six UAE Armed Forces Personnel Killed After Vehicular Accident
General Command says Emirati servicemen died "while performing their national duty in operations field"
The UAE Armed Forces General Command said six Emiratis have been killed after a veh...
September 14, 201901055Category: Humans of UAE
Top Global Business Awards To Be Held In Ras Al Khaimah
The first Middle East Stevie Awards to recognise blossoming businesses will be organised in Ras Al Khaimah in February 2020.
The business awards, are a coveted prize for firms doing unique, innovat...
September 14, 20190635Category: Business
UAE Set For High Temperatures And Gentle Winds
Weather conditions in Dubai on Saturday will be clear and sunny with a moderate breeze. Temperatures are predicted to hit 37°C in the afternoon, accompanied by moderate winds of up to 13 miles per...
September 14, 201901054Category: Automotive
Abu Dhabi Toll-New Update On Fines Announced
Toll system comes into effect on October 15.
Vehicles licenced in Abu Dhabi won't be fined if they cross the new toll gates without having enough credit in their account, a senior official said.
...
September 12, 201901011Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Two On Trial After Locked Up Maid Dies In Dubai
Dubai: Two people went on trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after they were accused of causing the death of a maid who was locked up in an apartment.
According to official records, the vic...
September 12, 201901126Category: Crime News
