Saif Al Ghurair,Pioneering Dubai Businessman,Dies
One of Dubai's most prominent businessmen, Saif Al Ghurair, has died at the age of 95.
Born on the shores of Dubai Creek in the 1920s, the billionaire's life mirrors the dizzying expansion ...
August 27, 201901161Category: UAE Local News
UAE Summit Begins In Moscow On Thursday
A UAE-made conference, that will begin in Russia on Thursday, will put the spotlight on education, youth empowerment, food security, and science and technology.
The third Aqdar World Summit will be...
August 27, 20190773Category: Government
Man On Trial For Assaulting Three Police Officers In Dubai
Dubai: An Emirati man physically assaulted three police officers while under the influence of drugs, a Dubai court heard on Monday.
The 32-year-old defendant was pulled over by police while driving...
August 27, 20190918Category: Crime News
Dubai Police Warn Residents Against Fake Tourists
Dubai: Dubai Police have warned residents to be aware of thieves acting as tourists who approach them to inquire about currencies and exchange rates.
The police issued an advisory about ‘fake...
August 27, 20190797Category: Crime News
This Is What Emirati Astronaut Hazza Will Take To Space
Dubai: The UAE's first Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will be rocketed to the International Space Station (ISS) at 5.56pm on September 25 to make the UAE the 19th country to visit the space s...
August 27, 20190765Category: space
Abu Dhabi Farming Expo To Display Agricultural Innovation
Persian Somali sheep will be one of the breeds farmers hope can scoop-up prizes in the first livestock expo in Abu Dhabi next month.
The Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre will host EuroTier, a t...
August 27, 20190704Category: UAE Local News
Parents Warned Over Children Swallowing Dangerous Objects
Parents and carers of young children must do more to prevent toddlers swallowing dangerous objects, UAE doctors have said.
Medics said the troubling issue could have potentially deadly consequences...
August 27, 20190826Category: Humans of UAE
Pope Francis Welcomes UAE Committee To Promote Human Fraternity
On Monday, Pope Francis thanked the UAE “for the concrete commitment shown on behalf of human fraternity”, after a committee was set up last Monday to support the cause.
The Pope also e...
August 27, 20190674Category: Government
UAE Astronauts To Be Quarantined Ahead Of Historic Launch
In two weeks, Hazza Al Mansouri, the UAE's first astronaut, will be confined to a containment area and denied access to the outside world. It will be for his safety and that of the astronauts in t...
August 27, 20190771Category: space
Weather-Dubai And Abu Dhabi Set For Sunshine
The UAE will see a mainly sunny Tuesday with the probability of some clouds forming over the east of the country.
Top temperatures could hit 44°C in Dubai and 43°C in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, ...
August 27, 201901138Category: Automotive
Sharjah Consulative Council Poll Registrations Start Next Month
Sharjah: Top officials of Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) on Sunday announced further details of the upcoming elections to SCC, which this time will introduce electronic voting and counting.
Add...
August 26, 20190660Category: Government
Gang Robs Dh3 Million From Businessmen In Dubai Scam
They met with one of the defendants through the friend, and he told them to bring their money to a villa in Jumeirah.
An Afghani businessman, 28, testified that they brought Dh2.9 million in two ba...
August 26, 201901059Category: Crime News
Dubai To Host Regions First Vaping Expo In 2020
The vaping industry will take centre stage in Dubai for the first international World Vape Show in 2020.
Just five months ago, the official sale of e-cigarettes was outlawed in the UAE.
New regu...
August 26, 20190821Category: UAE Local News
Sharp Drop In UAE Road Traffic Deaths,new Figures Show
Traffic fatalities in the UAE have fallen by 34 per cent in five years, new figures show.
The number of serious road traffic accidents in the Emirates also fell by 24 per cent over the same period,...
August 26, 20190814Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Cleaner Molested A Boy In Mosque, Dubai Court Hears
A cleaner sexually assaulted a boy at a mosque in Dubai, the emirate’s criminal court heard on Sunday.
The Afghani boy, 7, visited a mosque in Al Rafaa with his mother on June 4 when he stepp...
August 26, 20190872Category: Crime News
UAE And Saudi Arabia Reaffirm Their Co Operation On Yemen
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have confirmed their continued military and political co-operation in their effort to help the people of Yemen.
In a joint statement released on both the UAE and Saudi Arab...
August 26, 20190722Category: UAE Local News
Abu Dhabi Forum Aims To Raise International Teaching Standards
An innovative education forum aimed at raising international teaching standards is set to be held in Abu Dhabi in October.
Qudwa will run from October 5-6 at the Manarat Al Saadiyat exhibition cent...
August 26, 20190754Category: Education
Sheikh Khalifa Invites Kazakhstan President To UAE
President Sheikh Khalifa has invited the president of Kazakhastan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, to visit the UAE.
The invitation was delivered by Dr Mohammed Al Jaber, the UAE's ambassador to Kazakhs...
August 26, 20190714Category: Government
Four Highlights Of Narendra Modis Visit To Abu Dhabi
The National takes a look at some of the highlights from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Abu Dhabi.
Ties between India and UAE are the “best they have ever been&r...
August 26, 20190691Category: Government
UAE Weather-Dubai And Abu Dhabi Set For Sunshine
The UAE will see a sunny Monday with the probability of some clouds forming over mountain regions by afternoon.
Top temperatures could hit 43°C in Dubai and 42°C in Abu Dhabi on Monday, the...
August 26, 20190729Category: Weather
