Arabian Caracal Sighted In Al Ain After 35 Years
The Environment Agency — Abu Dhabi, EAD, has recorded the sighting of the Arabian Caracal (Caracal schmitzi) on Jebel Hafeet National Park in Al Ain. The medium-sized, sand-coloured cat with cha...
February 24, 20190974Category: UAE Local News
Indian Woman Dies, Husband Critically Injured In Car Crash In The UAE
An Indian woman died instantly while her husband was critically injured in a car crash on Emirates Road on Friday, a family member told Gulf News.
Reeja Varghese, 52, who passed away and her husban...
February 24, 20190986Category: Crime News
New Award Launched For Those Fighting Bullying In Schools
Those fighting bullying in schools will be recognised under a new anti-bullying award to be launched under directives by Her Highness Shaikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, chairwoman of the General Women&rsquo...
February 24, 20190773Category: Education
Fujairah Ruler Arrives In Egypt To Attend Arab-EU Summit
Egypt's hosting of the Arab League-European Union, EU, Summit on Sunday in Sharm Al Shaikh underscores its pivotal role in international efforts to counter terrorism and realise peace in the Middl...
February 24, 20190825Category: Government
Toddler Drowns In Villa Pool In UAE
An 18-month-old boy drowned in a swimming pool inside a villa in Ras Al Khaimah on Saturday evening, Police said.
Police said the National Ambulance Service rushed the boy, an Omani identified only...
February 24, 20190836Category: UAE Local News
Motorists Ditch Vehicles For Car-free Day In UAE
The Dubai Municipality has kickstarted the Car-Free Day initiative on Sunday morning with people from across the emirates joining the 10th edition of the annual drive by ditching their cars for a day....
February 24, 20190810Category: Transport
Why Electra Street Remains Electrifying
It’s officially named Zayed The First Street but to most residents in Abu Dhabi, the road has always been known as ‘Electra Street’, and it’s not hard to guess why.
For over...
February 23, 201901136Category: UAE Local News
Winter Is The Best And Worst Time For UAE’s Fishermen
Minish Bhai, 47, shifted his squinting gaze from the opaque blue skies to his young crewman and nodded smilingly. “Raise the anchor,” he said.
As the familiar roar of his diesel-powered...
February 23, 20190748Category: Weather
Abu Dhabi To Makkah Runner Into Final Stretch
An Emirati runner attempting to travel 2,070km by foot from Abu Dhabi to Makkah in 38 days is now into the final stretch.
Khalid Al Suwaidi started his journey on February 1 from Shaikh Zayed Grand...
February 23, 20190824Category: UAE Local News
Four Sharjah Students Honoured For Highest Marks
A group of students from a UAE school have received internationally recognised Outstanding Pearson Learner Awards for obtaining the highest marks in four categories for the year 2017/18 in IGCSE Level...
February 23, 20190768Category: Education
Larry King To Speak At IGCF In Sharjah
Larry King, the renowned American television and radio host, will be a guest at the 8th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Sharjah from March 20-21.
The forum, wh...
February 23, 20190838Category: UAE Local News
Seasonal Safi And Sheri Fishing Ban Starts March 1
The annual fishing and trade ban on Arabian safi and sheri fish will come into effect again this year from March 1 to April 30. The ban, which coincides with the spawning season, is held under the Min...
February 23, 20190785Category: UAE Local News
Indian Consulate Issues UAE Travel Insurance Advisory
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Thursday released an advisory on Twitter reminding Indian nationals travelling to the UAE to take out adequate insurance to cover any expenditure in case of emergency....
February 23, 20190748Category: Transport
Sharjah Girl Guides Celebrate World Thinking Day
In celebration of ‘World Thinking Day’, which was on Friday, the Sharjah Girl Guides (SGG) held a programme for girls from various nationalities and age groups to develop leadership and co...
February 23, 20190874Category: UAE Local News
RTA Issued Over 37,000 Public Transport Fines In 2018
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an awareness campaign at bus passengers to deter what it calls ‘uncivilised behaviour’. Six thousand brochures were handed out at Al Ra...
February 23, 20190807Category: Transport
Pockets Of Rain Hit UAE Warning Of 7-foot High Waves
Showers hit pockets of the UAE, with moderate to heavy rain reported over Abu Dhabi-Dubai Road in the early hours of Saturday, as weathermen warn of more chance of rain over scattered areas of the cou...
February 23, 20190877Category: Weather
700 Bangladeshi Inmates To Serve Prison Terms Back Home
Nearly 700 Bangladeshi inmates currently serving their prison terms in the UAE will soon be able to complete the remainder of their sentences back home, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Shaikh Hasina Wajed ...
February 21, 20190820Category: Government
Robot To Clean Dubai Metro Stations
If you see an orange-coloured self-propelled cleaner at a Metro station in Dubai, don't fret. Better get used to it.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a test to use this r...
February 21, 20190934Category: Transport
Sleeping Law Firm Partners Should Be Banned, FNC Demands
Members of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Wednesday demanded a ban on Emirati lawyers hiring out trade licences of law firms without actually being involved in the practice.
Hamad Ahmad Al R...
February 21, 20190946Category: UAE Local News
UAE Farmers Embrace Agri-technologies
The International Centre for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) on Wednesday showcased agri-solutions and crops to more than 100 local farmers and representatives from agri-businesses.
The open day was h...
February 21, 20190828Category: Environment
