Dubai Ready For Autonomous Taxis
Autonomous taxis are ready to hit Dubai roads soon as the trials on the smart vehicle have proven successful, Gulf News has learnt.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched an autonomous ta...
March 18, 20190827Category: Transport
Chance Of Rain On Monday, Haze And Dust Expected
After a day of wet weather in the UAE on Sunday, the sun will come out on Monday though there are still chances of some rainfall on Monday.
Thundershowers hit Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah on Sund...
March 18, 20190969Category: Weather
Health Ministry’s Cancer Screening Drive On Track
The UAE’s health and cancer screening initiative ‘Etiminan’ is running as per schedule, the Ministry of Health and Prevention announced on Sunday. The programme, Etiminan meaning con...
March 18, 20190720Category: Health
UAE Landmarks Go Green For St Patrick’s Day
The UAE was illuminated in green on Sunday as it celebrated St Patrick’s Day, the national day of the Republic of Ireland and the 10th anniversary of Tourism Ireland’s ‘Global Greeni...
March 18, 20190766Category: UAE Local News
UAE, Afghanistan Sign Four Agreements
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President Ashraf Gani of Afghanistan, on Sunday discussed ways to ...
March 18, 20190782Category: UAE Local News
Worker Admits To Murdering Masseuse In Dubai
A worker has admitted to killing his former girlfriend after she refused to get back together with him, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Sunday.
The 30-year-old Bangladeshi defendant, plead...
March 18, 20190869Category: Crime News
Stage Set For Government Communication Forum
Shaikh Sultan Bin Ahmad Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, SMC, has said that the emirate of Sharjah is a major contributor to the region’s government communication sector and pla...
March 18, 20190754Category: Government
Nanny On Trial For Sexually Abusing Little Girl
A housemaid sexually assaulted her employer’s five-year-old daughter, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Sunday.
Last month, the little girl was with her mother when the child touched h...
March 18, 20190788Category: Crime News
More Rain, Unstable Weather And Colder Days In UAE
Heavy rains, strong winds, thunderstorms and lightning lashed various parts of the UAE on Sunday, even as forecasters predicted unstable weather to continue until Monday night.
Residents of a 30-ye...
March 18, 20190737Category: Weather
Criminals Using Facebook And Instagram To Scam UAE Residents
Criminals and fraudsters are promoting their illegal activities in the UAE through paid advertisements on Facebook and Instagram.
Get rich quick schemes endorsed by unwitting celebrities, and onlin...
March 17, 20190868Category: Crime News
Sultan Launches Book In French
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Friday launched the French version of his book, Bibi Fatima and The King’s Sons, in Paris.
...
March 17, 20190873Category: UAE Local News
Preparations For FNC Elections Reviewed
The National Election Committee held its second meeting, chaired by Dr Abdul Rahman Bin Mohammad Bin Nasser Al Owais, Minister of State for Federal National Council (FNC) Affairs, to discuss preparati...
March 17, 20190781Category: Health
Cabinet Approves Regulations On Dangerous Animals
The UAE Cabinet has approved executive regulations of the Federal Law for the Regulation of the Possession of Dangerous Animals, setting controls and conditions for the possession, trade and transfer ...
March 17, 20190811Category: UAE Local News
A Resounding Success Story At Abu Dhabi Games
At a time when the world is battling hate and negativity, to see 121 determined athletes burst into tears of joy as they stepped out from the depths of deafness makes for a heartening story.
On Fri...
March 17, 20190742Category: Sports
Dubai Firm Probing Staff’s Insensitive Facebook Post On New Zealand Massacre
A Dubai-based security firm has launched an investigation against one of its staff who made an insensitive comment on a Facebook post mourning the death of 49 Muslim worshippers during the terror atta...
March 17, 20190720Category: Government
UAE Launches Child Digital Safety Initiative
The UAE has launched the ‘Child Digital Safety’ initiative to raise awareness among children about safe internet use.
It also familiarises parents and educators with solutions they can ...
March 17, 20190969Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Public Prosecutor Settles 30,618 Cases
Dubai’s Attorney-General Essam Eisa Al Humaidan said that the Penal Order legislation has further improved the working processes of the Dubai Public Prosecution, enabling it to settle 30,618 cas...
March 17, 20190797Category: Legal
21 Students Trained As Ambassadors Of Cardiovascular Health
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the third phase completion of its ‘Heart Experts,’ initiative that trains students as awareness ambassadors for cardiovascular health at...
March 17, 20190683Category: Health
Shaikh Mohammad Carves Out Family Time At Festival
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, attended ...
March 17, 20190770Category: Government
UAE Launches Student Support Groups
The National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing has launched student support groups across the UAE in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and as part of the ‘Let’s Talk’ ...
March 14, 20190735Category: Education
