Why Arabic Calligraphy Attracts Even Non-Arabs
Young Emirati calligrapher Narjes Noureddine still recalls the framed quote her late father brought home one day when she was a just 8.
“Fear the sins that you commit in secret because the Wi...
April 29, 20190685Category: Education
Woman Seeks Divorce As Husband Stops Her From Playing PUBG
A young woman in her 20s has sought divorce from her husband as he would not allow her to play the online game PUBG.
Captain Wafa Khalil Al Hosani, Director of the Social Centre at Ajman Police, to...
April 29, 20190670Category: UAE Local News
New Decree On Dubai International Arbitration Centre
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Decree No. (17) of 2019 replacing the Statute Rules of the Du...
April 29, 20190747Category: UAE Local News
Discovery Of 70 New Drugs Pose Fresh Challenge For The Police
The police are faced with new challenges in their battle against drugs as 70 new ones have been identified in recent years, a top Dubai Police official said.
Speaking at the 14th edition of the Hem...
April 29, 20190720Category: UAE Local News
School Timings For Ramadan In Dubai Announced
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced on Sunday reduced school hours for Ramadan.
The start of Ramadan is expected to fall on May 6, according to the International Astr...
April 29, 20190671Category: Education
UAE Inaugurates Centre For Fourth Industrial Revolution
The UAE Government, in cooperation with the World Economic Forum (WEF), inaugurated on Sunday the Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution in the UAE at AREA 2071, Emirates Towers in Dubai, to be the f...
April 29, 20190629Category: Government
Gang Of Fake UAE Visas Busted In India
An official at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has cautioned the public against falling prey to individuals and companies peddling fake UAE visas.
Brigadie...
April 28, 20190743Category: Crime News
Couples Not Communicating Enough, Warn Experts
April may be celebrated as the Couple Appreciation Month in some parts of the world, but communication, let alone appreciation, between spouses in the UAE is on the decline, experts have warned.
Ac...
April 28, 20190609Category: UAE Local News
Six Air India Flights From UAE Hit By Global Disruption
Flights in the Gulf sector were minimally affected by the massive disruption experienced by Air India due to a server crash yesterday, an airline official said, adding that only six flights were delay...
April 28, 20190628Category: Transport
Crown Prince Issues Resolution On Sanctions For Government Staff
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, yesterday approved the Council’s Resolution No. (4) of 2019 related to the regula...
April 28, 20190736Category: Government
Teachers Quiting Because Of Audit Culture, Expert Warns
Many teachers quit their jobs frustrated by interference from education regulators and school leaders, an expert warned at the first ResearchEd event in the UAE on Saturday.
Visiting UK education a...
April 28, 20190641Category: Education
UAE Teachers Drowning In Paperwork
What do school teachers in the UAE need the most? Respect? Fair compensation? Good working environment? Fewer disruptive students?
In all likelihood, yes. But interviews with nearly 20 teachers pic...
April 28, 20190766Category: Government
Diary Of A Class Teacher In Dubai
First day of the week and I am already exhausted. I did not earn a degree in education to do this mindless paperwork.
I have a degree to teach, but all I did today was fill out long forms and write...
April 28, 20190666Category: Education
Expo 2020 Tickets To Cost Dh120 A Day
Great value ticketing at Expo 2020 Dubai will open doors to a world of fun, culture, entertainment and innovation, and ensure the six-month spectacular is a global celebration for all.
A single-day...
April 28, 20190751Category: UAE Local News
Gas Truck Overturns After Jumping Red In Abu Dhabi
A vehicle loaded with gas cylinders overturned on Arabian Gulf Street in Abu Dhabi on Thursday after it jumped a red signal, according to a statement from Abu Dhabi Police.
Civil Defence flew into ...
April 27, 20190611Category: Transport
Founding Fathers Exhibition Starts At Etihad Museum
Unique and previously unseen photographs of the UAE’s founding fathers can now be viewed at the Etihad Museum until the end of the year.
Through the lens of Indian self-taught photographer Ra...
April 27, 20190735Category: UAE Local News
Louvre Abu Dhabi To Highlight World’s Earliest Photography
Some of the first photographs ever taken in the world will be on display at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, from April 25 to July 13, as part of the museum’s second temporary exhibition of the year, museu...
April 27, 20190705Category: UAE Local News
Doctors And Dieticians Tell Why Some Foods Leave You Sick To The Stomach
Two weeks ago, Myra, was celebrating her 14th birthday at a restaurant in Dubai with family when she suffered an allergic reaction to prawns. Luckily a doctor was at the gathering and had an epinephri...
April 27, 20190688Category: UAE Local News
Woman Sexually Abused While Hanging Clothes On Washing Line
A visitor stands accused of sexually abusing a woman while she was hanging clothes out to dry on a washing line, the Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Thursday.
The 40-year-old Filipina victim...
April 27, 20190680Category: Crime News
Man Jailed For Resisting Arrest And Possessing Drugs
A man who assaulted a police officer after being caught in possession of drugs, was sentenced to three years in prison with a Dh20,000 fine, the Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Thursday.
The...
April 27, 20190646Category: Crime News
