Big Boost For Higher Studies In Sharjah
The University of Sharjah is all set to increase its Masters and doctorate programmes, starting Setptember, His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sh...
June 09, 20190616Category: Education
American Passenger Passed Away On Landing In Dubai
An American passenger passed away on landing in Dubai on June 6, a statement issued by Emirates said
The airline spokesperson confirmed that ground staff was contacted for emergency medical help on...
June 09, 20190818Category: Travel
UAE Leaders Send Condolence Messages To Emir Of Kuwait
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Wadha Ali Abdul Rahman Al Munir, t...
June 09, 20190724Category: UAE Local News
15-year Sentence For Human Trafficking Upheld
Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld a 15-year sentence for a man who raped and forced a teen into prostitution after he brought her into the country, claiming she was his daughter.
The 49-year-old Pak...
June 09, 20190703Category: Crime News
Residential Sector Consumes 62 Pc Of Water In Sharjah
The amount of water produced in Sharjah during 2018 reached more than 37 billion gallons, according to the latest statistics issued by the Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa).
The offici...
June 09, 20190655Category: UAE Local News
Scores Take Ill After Suspected Water Contamination In Ajman Towers
Several residents of a cluster of towers in Ajman suffered bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea after using the tap water in their apartments over the weekend even as officials from the Ministry of Health ...
June 09, 20190745Category: UAE Local News
Indian Model Killed In Dubai Bus Crash Cremated
Roshni Moolchandani, a young Indian model who was killed in Thursday’s horrific bus crash in Dubai, was cremated here on Saturday evening. She was a former Gulf News intern.
The funeral took ...
June 09, 20190749Category: UAE Local News
Girl In Sindh, Pakistan Raped By Two Men
Disturbing pictures and videos from a rape case of a preteen who belongs to the Hindu community in Sindh, Pakistan, have surfaced and caused an outcry online.
The incident reportedly took place on ...
June 09, 201901065Category: Government
Minor Girl Murdered And Mutilated In India Over Financial Dispute
Tweeps in India were furious after a two-and-a half-year-old girl named Twinkle Sharma was reportedly brutally murdered in the Tappal town of Uttar Pradesh over a financial dispute.
District Senior...
June 09, 20190665Category: UAE Local News
1,400 Migrant Workers Died In Qatar Building World Cup Football Stadiums
At least 1,400 migrant workers from Nepal have died while helping to build football stadiums for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a shock TV documentary has revealed.
Construction site accidents a...
June 09, 20190995Category: World News
Role Of Individuals In Combating Air Pollution Stressed
As the UAE marked the World Environment Day on June 5, top officials of the United Nations called for greater efficiencies in cooling and food and fuel consumption to help fight air pollution.
Spea...
June 08, 20190780Category: UAE Local News
Employees Also Have The Right To Choose Contract They Sign
Question
My labour contract expires next month but my visa is valid until next May. If I want to renew my labour contract, can I switch from limited to unlimited duration? My plan is to only work one...
June 08, 20190709Category: UAE Local News
Keralites Protest Air India Halting Dubai-Kochi Service
Keralites in Dubai are protesting against Air India halting its Dreamliner service to Kochi, alleging the move caused shortage of seats during peak travel time, thereby aiding hike in airfare.
Repr...
June 08, 20190685Category: Travel
Free Prostate Cancer Screening For Emiratis This June
A urology centre in Dubai has launched a free prostate cancer screening programme for Emiratis for the month of June.
The British Urology Day Surgical Centre will be opening its doors this month to...
June 08, 20190729Category: Health
UAE-based Currency Collector Amasses Over 2,000 Coins
An 85-year-old Indian expatriate in Dubai has amassed over 2,000 foreign coins and banknotes since he fell in love with collecting money as a child growing up in Karachi.
Parshotam Mukhi started th...
June 08, 20190803Category: UAE Local News
Members Left Hanging After Dubai Gym Shuts Abruptly
Members of a Dubai gym fear they have lost their membership payment after the facility closed without notice around two weeks ago.
Gym24 members said the 24-hour gym in Ras Al Khor has shut down an...
June 08, 20190718Category: UAE Local News
Twin Boys Drown In Neighbour’s Pool In Ras Al Khaimah
Two Emirati twin boys aged two and a half drowned in a neighbour’s swimming pool in the Khazam area of Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday night, police have said.
Police received a call at 10.1...
June 08, 20190773Category: UAE Local News
Officials Swing Into Action After Dubai Bus Crash
Officials swung into action to help grieving families after 17 people died in one of the UAE’s worst road accidents on Thursday.
Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, commander-in-chief of...
June 08, 20190749Category: UAE Local News
Girl,13, Killed After Rocks From Truck Fell On Car In Sharjah
A 13-year-old Asian girl died, while seven other people were injured, in a horrific road accident caused by an overloaded lorry in Sharjah.
The Sharjah police operation room received a call on Wedn...
June 07, 20190774Category: Transport
UAE Expresses Great Concern Over Developments In Sudan
The UAE is following with great concern and deep interest the developments in the brotherly Republic of Sudan.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said: &l...
June 07, 20190678Category: UAE Local News
