New Dubai Street Lights Save 21.7 GWh Of Electricity
Dubai’s new LED street lights helped the city save 21.7 GWh of electricity in 2018, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Sunday.
The savings, according to the RTA, correspond ...
May 20, 20190764Category: Transport
47 Per Cent Jump In Drug Seizures In Dubai, Say Police
The war on drugs in Dubai led to huge success in 2018 when anti-narcotic police officers seized around 501kg of drugs, said an official on Sunday.
The seizures were 47 per cent more than 2017 when ...
May 20, 20190748Category: Crime News
India Skipper Virat Kohli Makes Flying Visit To Dubai
Known for shining on the cricket pitch with his consistent performances, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has now set his eyes on the world of fragrances. The legendary batsman was in Dubai for the off...
May 20, 20190936Category: UAE Local News
Over 162,000 Students Participate In Environmental Art Contest
The Emirates Environmental Group’s (EEG) The 13th edition of the Environmental Drawing Competition saw the participation of more than 162,000 students, 566 schools and 106 student members of the...
May 20, 20190759Category: Government
ITC’s Free Bus Services For Ladies On The Night Of 27 Ramadan
The Integrated Transport (ITC) in Abu Dhabi has announced a Ramadan Initiative that offers free bus services to transport ladies to Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque on the Night of Ramadan 27, 1440.
This ...
May 19, 20190752Category: Transport
UAE Authority Temporarily Shuts Dairy And Juice Factory
A dairy factory was closed down in Al Ain after authorities discovered that it had been violating the food and safety code on more than one occasion.
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Autho...
May 19, 20190787Category: Health
572 Pakistani Prisoners Pardoned By UAE
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has extended thanks to President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhab...
May 19, 20190675Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Eateries Should Have Calorie Count On Menus
Food establishments in Dubai should declare in their menus the calorie content of all ready-to-eat food items, Dubai Municipality has said in a circular.
The new rule is applicable to restaurants, ...
May 19, 20190783Category: Food
18 Beggars Arrested In Ras Al Khaimah During First 13 Days Of Ramadan
As many as 18 beggars have been arrested by Ras Al Khaimah Police during the first thirteen days of Ramadan as part of their campaigns against begging.
Brigadier Abdullah Ali Munkis, Deputy Directo...
May 19, 20190740Category: Crime News
Dubai’s Unemployment Rate Lowest In World
Dubai’s unemployment rate was just 0.5 per cent last year, which is said to be the world’s lowest, according to the Labour Force Survey 2018 published by Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC).
...
May 19, 20190888Category: UAE Local News
Quran Breathes Life Into This One-lung Wonder
Born with only one lung and a single kidney, Lebanese national Nader Mahmoud Koja grew up with breathing difficulties and other perennial health issues due to his unique congenital condition.
But, ...
May 19, 20190811Category: UAE Local News
10-year Jail Verdict For Wife Killer Upheld In Dubai
Dubai Court of Appeal has upheld a 10-year jail verdict against a guard who killed his wife by stabbing her and then tried to kill himself.
According to records, the 26-year-old Cameroonian guard s...
May 19, 20190776Category: Crime News
Sharjah Pool Death Verdict A Wake-up Call For UAE Schools
A Sharjah court’s verdict last week holding a school and two teachers responsible for the death of a four-year-old boy during a swimming lesson at Australian International School in Sharjah last...
May 19, 20190881Category: UAE Local News
Security Guard Sexually Abused Woman Colleague
A security guard attacked and sexually abused his female colleague, and when she called police his friend threatened to kill her, a court heard on Tuesday.
The Pakistani woman, who works as a secur...
May 18, 20190783Category: Crime News
Abu Dhabi Residents Feel Cheated By Ineffective Pest Control Treatments
Residents in Abu Dhabi say they are feeling cheated by ineffective pest control methods offered by local companies that are taking money but delivering substandard services.
Generally pest control ...
May 18, 20190755Category: Government
RAK Police Introduce Electronic Ankle Tags
Two inmates in Ras Al Khaimah were issued with electronic ankle tags and placed under surveillance on Wednesday. The inmates movements will be monitored through the device, which can precisely detect ...
May 18, 20190667Category: Crime News
Mohammad Bin Zayed To Pay For 24-year-old Emirati Woman’s Treatment Abroad
The family of an Emirati woman who has been in a coma for three weeks after undergoing a nose operation in Dubai, has been told that His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of A...
May 18, 20190735Category: Health
Serious Crime Drops 13.5 Per Cent In Naif
The rate of serious crime in the jurisdiction of Naif Police Station fell 13.5 per cent year-on-year in 2018. These numbers were revealed during an inspection by Major General Khalil Ebrahim Al Mansou...
May 18, 20190763Category: Crime News
Mum In Debt With Ailing Kids Hopes For A Miracle
Neck-deep in debt with four children, including an ailing daughter and son to raise, a Dubai-based mother is praying for a miracle this Ramadan.
Desperate for any support she can receive, Sri Lanka...
May 18, 20190738Category: UAE Local News
UAE Releases 572 Pakistani Prisoners In Ramadan
The UAE government has released 572 Pakistani prisoners as part of an amnesty by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the month of Ramadan. a Pakistani Foreign Office spoke...
May 18, 20190867Category: UAE Local News
