Campaigning For FNC Elections Begins In UAE
The main election will take place on October 5.
Campaigning by Emirati candidates vying for the Federal National Council (FNC) seats kicked off on Sunday.
The National Election Committee (NEC) had...
September 09, 20190726Category: Government
Abu Dhabi Launches Free WiFi On Public Buses
The free Wifi service, provided by the du telecommunication, will also be available at bus shelters.
Ten buses shuttling three of the most popular public bus routes in Abu Dhabi are now equippe...
September 09, 20190955Category: Transport
Severe Bus Accident In Dubai Causes Early Morning Traffic Jam
Accident involved a bus and a tanker.
An accident involving a bus and a tanker resulted in a traffic congestion in Dubai's Business Bay district on Monday morning, Khaleej Times has learned.
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September 09, 20190942Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
New Road To Link Abu Dhabis Remote Gas Field With Towns
A new road will connect Abu Dhabi's remote gas field with nearby towns.
The Shah gas field-Mezairaa link project is spread over an area of 450,000 square metres in the country's far south, ...
September 09, 20190780Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Dubai Metro Serves Above 1bn Passengers In 10 Years
About 1.5 billion passengers have used Dubai Metro since it opened 10 years ago, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said on Sunday.
Speaking a day before the anniversary of the official opening, the Vice P...
September 09, 20190752Category: Travel
Luxury Is Killing Young People, Says UAE Cardiac Surgeon
Luxurious lifestyles and a dependence on outside help for daily tasks are contributing to an obesity crisis among young people in the UAE, doctors said.
Speaking during Heart Awareness Month, docto...
September 09, 20190880Category: Health
UAE Weather- Fog And Cloud Linger As Temperatures Dip Slightly
Fog that engulfed parts of the UAE on Sunday will linger on Monday over some northern areas.
Abu Dhabi and Dubai will be humid, partly cloudy and hazy at times. Dubai temperatures will reach a peak...
September 09, 20190721Category: Weather
Newborn Found Abandoned On Mosque Doorstep In Sharjah
Sharjah: A newborn boy was found abandoned on the doorstep of a mosque in Al Qasba area of Sharjah, a police official told Gulf News on Saturday.
The incident happened at around 4am on Saturday. Th...
September 08, 20190920Category: society
Man To Face Grand Jury Trial Over Murder Of UAE Student In The US
A grand jury will decide the fate of a man charged with the murder of a UAE student in the US earlier this year.
Neil Kumar, 30, was gunned down in a petrol station robbery in Pike County, Alabama,...
September 08, 20190793Category: Crime News
Ruler Of Sharjah Calls For Unique Arabic Language To Be Protected
The Ruler of Sharjah has issued a rallying cry to the "protectors and guards" of the Arabic language to dedicate themselves to ensuring it remains relevant for generations to come.
Sheikh...
September 08, 20190685Category: Government
Etihad Airways Has Announced Global Sale
The offers are valid during the month of September
Two of UAE-based carriers are offering fabulous offers on airline tickets. Etihad Airways has announced a sale during the month of September and Emi...
September 08, 20190818Category: Travel
Abu Dhabi Mobile Court Ends Labour Dispute
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Labour Tribunal at the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Musanadah, succeeded in ending a collect...
September 08, 20190823Category: Legal
Sheikh Mohammed Chairs Annual Brainstorming Session
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid chaired what he described as an annual “brainstorming” session on Saturday.
The Vice President and Ruler of Dubai held the meeting together with Sheikh Hamdan...
September 08, 20190688Category: Government
Dubai Police Bicycle Patrol Arrests More Than 80 Criminals
Dubai Police members provided visitors of various nationalities with awareness brochures and gifts.
A total of 83 wanted criminals were nabbed in 18 months by the Dubai Police bicycle patrols, ...
September 08, 201901012Category: society
RTA Boosts Road Safety In Dubai School Zones
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) started the new academic year, which began on September 1, with awareness events targeting students and motorists. Several technical measures w...
September 08, 20190873Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Saudi Arabia Names Prince Abdulaziz As New Energy Minister
Saudi Arabia appointed Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman as the kingdom's new energy minister who replaces Khalid Al Falih, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday, citing a royal decree.
Mr Al Fali...
September 08, 20190785Category: Government
Motorists In UAE Warned Of Low Visibility Due To Dense Fog
Thick fog covered many parts of the Emirates on Sunday morning and motorists were warned to remain extra cautious while on the road.
In an image shared on its official Instagram page, Abu Dhabi Pol...
September 08, 20190702Category: Weather
New Pill Could Transform The Fight Against Heart Disease
Imagine being able to slash your chances of dying from a heart attack or stroke just by popping one pill daily.
Imagine no longer. Just such a possibility has moved a step closer following the bigg...
September 07, 20190718Category: Health
One Million Passengers Use Taxis At Dubai Airport Over Two Months
Dubai: Dubai Taxis picked up one million passengers arriving at Dubai Airport with 800,000 trips made using 4,000 vehicles over the last two months, it was announced on Friday.
Efforts have been in...
September 07, 20190733Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Sheikha Latifa Appointed Dubai Culture Chairperson
Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has appointed Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoun as Chairper...
September 07, 20190866Category: Government
