MBRGI Spends Dh628m To Spread Education, Knowledge In 2018
The Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) on Wednesday announced that 41 million people across the world have benefitted from its ‘Spreading Education & Knowledge’ ...
May 23, 20190892Category: UAE Local News
Kazakh Single Mother, Young Daughter Seek Help
For two decades she lived a quintessential Dubai life - drove a luxury car, invested in properties and made good money - until two years ago, when the economy touched her life on its way down and she ...
May 23, 20190751Category: UAE Local News
Jealous Man Murders Lover In Ajman
A man walked into an Ajman police station covered in blood and admitted to killing his girlfriend and injuring his co-worker last month, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Lieutenant Colonel Ahmad Saeed...
May 23, 20190906Category: Crime News
Programme Helps To Wean Youngsters Away From Drug Addiction
Dubai Police helped 233 drug addicts in the last three years and referred them to rehabilitation centres without punishment, an official said.
Last year, about 104 young drug addicts were supported...
May 23, 20190729Category: UAE Local News
UAE To Fine, Jail Those Neglecting Or Insulting Senior Citizens
The Federal National Council (FNC) on Wednesday passed a draft law on the welfare of senior citizens in the UAE to ensure their dignity and their access to social justice.
The draft law includes pe...
May 23, 20190740Category: Government
Dubai Among World's Top Cities For High Salary
Dubai remains one of the world's best places to go for people looking to boost their income and enjoy a better lifestyle.
The emirate has been listed among the world’s top cities for high...
May 22, 20190778Category: UAE Local News
Emirati Family Donates Dh1m To Zayed University
The family of late Obaid Al Helou, a prominent Emirati man, has granted Dh1 million to support students, whose financial situation may prevent them from continuing their education, at Zayed University...
May 22, 20190649Category: Government
Dubai Responds To Rumours Of Al Marai, Nadec And Al Safi Milk
The municipality in Dubai has rubbished claims on social media about dairy cattle injected with milk inducing hormones.
On its social media accounts, Dubai Municipality responded to the allegations...
May 22, 20190792Category: UAE Local News
Dh2,000 Fine, 23 Black Points For Racing In The UAE
Local authorities are beefing up against reckless motorists who race during the month of Ramadan in a bid to keep UAE roads safe.
The awareness campaign was launched after a horrific traffic accide...
May 22, 20190601Category: Transport
Dubai Police On 901 For Non-emergencies
Dubai Police answer any call even if it’s bizarre, like the one where an elderly man invited officers to lunch. They would, however, much prefer to receive strange requests on 901 rather than 99...
May 22, 201901183Category: UAE Local News
GCAA Denies Dubai Plane Crash Rumours
The General Civil Aviation Authority has dismissed as untrue the news circulating in the social media about a plane crash in Dubai on Tuesday, Emirates News Agency WAM has tweeted.
The GCAA affirms...
May 22, 20190740Category: UAE Local News
Two Of Four Dubai Plane Crash Victims Named
Two of the four victims from last Thursday's plane crash in Mushrif Park were named as British nationals David Phillips and William Blackburn on Tuesday.
A third Briton and a South African have...
May 22, 20190767Category: UAE Local News
Calorie Display In Dubai Menus To Influence 1 Billion Food Decisions
The display of calories in Dubai menus is expected to influence more than one billion food decisions a year, according to Dubai Municipality.
The rule mandating Dubai eateries to declare calories o...
May 22, 20190726Category: UAE Local News
Shaikh Mohammad Launches Permanent Residency System Dubbed The Gold Card
In a historic move to keep the UAE a destination for talent and a land to fulfil the dreams of all pioneers, a permanent residency system dubbed the “Gold Card” was launched on Tuesday, gr...
May 22, 20190696Category: UAE Local News
Man Left Deaf After Nightclub Assault In Dubai's Barsha
A student is accused of slapping a Saudi man and leaving him deaf, after causing severe brain injury, the Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Emirati defendant caused 65 ...
May 21, 20190700Category: Crime News
GEMS Schools In UAE Roll Out Ramadan Initiatives
During Ramadan, GEMS Education is holding a range of activities and performances across its network of schools.
Its ongoing ‘GEMS Jewels of Kindness’ initiative, for example, encourages...
May 21, 20190799Category: Education
Nursery Children Bring Iftar Cheer For Labourers
This Ramadan, children from British Orchard Nursery learnt precious lessons in generosity and sharing as they happily distributed Iftar packages among labourers and other people who were fasting.
I...
May 21, 20190667Category: UAE Local News
Weather Is Expected To Clear By Thursday, Chance Of Rain On Wednesday
Residents in parts of UAE may have one more day to enjoy the pre-summer showers on Tuesday before rain clouds let up to make way for sunny skies this week.
Most parts of the UAE, including Dubai, h...
May 21, 20190622Category: Weather
Man, Woman Illegally Locked Man Inside Car And Stole Dh1,700
A man and a woman have gone on trial accused of posing as police to steal Dh1,700 from a man’s wallet, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Monday.
On February of this year a 39-year-old ...
May 21, 20190639Category: Crime News
Indian’s Charity Sets Guinness Record With Iftar Distribution
A charity organisation run by an Indian expat in Dubai set a new Guinness World Record for “Longest Line of Hunger Relief Package” in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
Joginder Singh Salaria, foun...
May 21, 20190609Category: UAE Local News
