Free Parking In Dubai For 6 Days
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced its timings for the Eid Al Fitr holidays on Tuesday.
All paid parking zones, except for multi-storey car parks will be free from Sunday J...
May 29, 20190811Category: Transport
Suqia Distributes 8.3m Cups Of Water During Ramadan
The UAE Water Aid Foundation, Suqia, has revealed that its Ramadan initiatives have seen some 8.3 million cups of water distributed throughout the UAE.
The results were discussed during its third m...
May 29, 20190768Category: Government
UAE Philanthropist Joins Giving Pledge Initiative
Nineteen philanthropists, including one from the UAE, have joined the Giving Pledge initiative since last year, bringing the total number of signatories to 204 from 23 countries.
Now in its ninth y...
May 29, 20190835Category: UAE Local News
Ramadan A Time Of Togetherness For These Nigerian Sisters
For Sharjah-based Nigerian sisters Asma, Nabilat, Suad and Iman Ashimi, Ramadan, among many things, is a time of togetherness.
Sure enough, no matter where they are, they try to be home by iftar ti...
May 29, 20190736Category: UAE Local News
Municipality Warn Public Against Using Unlicenced Pesticide Firms
Sharjah Municipality have warned the public against using the services of unlicensed pesticide companies in the wake of a 10-year-old Pakistani boy’s death from aluminium phosphide poisoning in ...
May 29, 20190764Category: UAE Local News
Two Indian Sailors Stranded On A Decaying Merchant Ship Abandoned
Two Indian sailors stranded on a decaying merchant ship abandoned off the UAE coast have sent out an SOS as their food supplies have run out.
For the past 31 months, engineers Vikas Mishra, 34, and...
May 29, 20190748Category: UAE Local News
Annual Report Unveiled By Shaikh Mohammad At Dubai Opera
More than 70 million people across 86 countries benefited from Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in 2018, the humanitarian group’s annual report revealed on Tuesday.
H...
May 29, 201901017Category: Government
Rahma Donates Dh3.8 Million To Treat Cancer Patients
The Cancer Patient Care Society — Rahma- has contributed to the treatment of 65 cancer patients since the beginning of 2019, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to 142 needy patients of 2...
May 28, 20190795Category: Health
Pakistani Prisoners Get Cash Help From Pakistan
The Consulate General of Pakistan, Dubai has given cash help to 330 Pakistani prisoners detained in jails in Dubai and Northern Emirates.
Accordiing to a press release by the Consulate on Monday, t...
May 28, 20190708Category: Government
First Emirati Book Fair Was Opened By His Highness Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi
The first Emirati Book Fair was opened on Sunday by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah,
With the participation of 25 Emirati pu...
May 28, 20190724Category: UAE Local News
Eid Holiday Dates For UAE Schools
On Monday, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed that all schools in Dubai will enjoy five days off from school to mark Eid Al Fitr.
On its official Twitter account, the KH...
May 28, 20190984Category: Education
Abu Dhabi Expat And Her Friends Gave Makeover To 30 Blue Collar Women Workers
A random act of kindness goes a long way and these women living in Abu Dhabi know how to do it well.
In keeping with the spirit of Ramadan – a month of sharing love and care - Egyptian expat ...
May 28, 20190701Category: UAE Local News
Chinese Muslims Thriving In Dubai, Official Says
Chinese Muslims are thriving in Dubai and are finding the city a good place to practice their faith, an official said on Sunday.
Around 30 members of the Chinese Muslim community living in Internat...
May 28, 20190870Category: UAE Local News
Shaikh Hamdan, Brothers Wedding Reception Held During Eid Holiday
The dates for the Al Maktoum weddings have been confirmed, much to the delight of fans of Dubai’s ruling family.
A photo taken of the wedding invitation, which shows the card written in elabo...
May 28, 201901114Category: UAE Local News
Heavily Scarred Rottweiler Pup Found Abandoned In Umm Al Quwain
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) is warning that anyone caught dog fighting could be fined Dh200,000 and imprisoned for up to one year.
Their statement follows the recent dis...
May 28, 20190980Category: Crime News
Advise Comes After Boy Dies In Sharjah From Toxic Gas Poisoning
Pesticide experts are warning people not to attempt pest control themselves and instead go through reputable firms after a 10-year-old Pakistani boy died in Sharjah on Friday from suspected toxic gas ...
May 28, 20190740Category: UAE Local News
Pesticide Poisoning Confirmed As Sharjah Boy’s Cause Of Death
The cause of a 10-year-old Pakistani boy’s death in Sharjah on Friday has been confirmed as chemical poisoning from pesticide, police said on Monday.
Sharjah Police confirmed Khuzaima Niazi&r...
May 28, 20190907Category: UAE Local News
UAE Media Is First Line Of Defence, Says Minister
Emirati media plays a major role in refuting rumours, clarifying the truth and exposing malicious campaigns against the country, a minister said on Saturday.
Sultan Ahmad Al Jaber, UAE Minister of ...
May 27, 20190735Category: Government
Dubai Health Authority Pumps 15,450 Litres Of Water Through Virtual Pumps
Participating in the well of hope initiative, the Dubai Health Authority employees pumped 15,540 litre of water at Rashid Hospital on Sunday in support of those facing clean water crisis. The initiati...
May 27, 20190696Category: Government
UAE Leaders Congratulate Indian PM
President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, congratulating him on his party general elections victory.
Similar greetings were ...
May 27, 20190671Category: Government