Dubai-based Indian Expatriate, Who Won The Big Ticket Of Dh10 Million
A Dubai-based Indian expatriate, who won the Big Ticket raffle in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, has no idea yet on how he will spend the Dh10 million prize.
The 34-year-old Prashanth Pandarathil, who hails ...
February 04, 20190973Category: UAE Local News
Pope To Push Tolerance, Dialogue
Pope Francis arrived in the capital last night— the first time a pontiff has visited the Arabian Peninsula.
During his three-day visit, around 135,000 Catholics are expected to attend the pap...
February 04, 20190782Category: UAE Local News
Mohammad Bin Zayed Welcomes Pope Francis To The UAE
His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday to begin his historic visit to the UAE.
He was received at the airport by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zay...
February 04, 20190864Category: UAE Local News
Pope Francis Offers Message For Young People On Flight To UAE
During the Papal flight to Abu Dhabi from Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis presented to members of the accompanying media copies of an icon made at the Monastery of Bose in Italy, carrying a message for y...
February 04, 20190783Category: UAE Local News
Pope's UAE Visit Historic Moment For Religious Freedom
The United Sates Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has expressed the United States’ has described the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis, Head of the Catholic Church, to the UAE, as an “histo...
February 04, 20190732Category: UAE Local News
Sharjah, Dubai Motorists Face Traffic Jams On Major Roads
The unstable weather on Monday continued to affect major routes in Sharjah and Dubai, causing delays ranging from 45 minutes to two hours.
The weather is expected to remain generally cloudy, with r...
February 04, 20190830Category: Transport
Pay Dubai Traffic Fines In Instalments
Motorists in Dubai can now pay traffic fines in interest-free instalments, Dubai Police said on Sunday.
Noor Bank credit card-holders can avail of this facility as long as the minimum payment is Dh...
February 04, 20190900Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Man Resists Arrest, Bites Policeman’s Hand
A man accused of resisting arrest and biting a policeman’s fingers when he tried to handcuff him has gone on trial.
The 42-year-old Filipino, however, denied the charge when he appeared befor...
February 04, 20190760Category: Crime News
Extreme Weather - Sand, Rain Grips The UAE
Motorists were advised to take extra caution on Sunday as unstable weather affected the country ranging from severe sand clouds to rainfall.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued an amber...
February 03, 20190924Category: Weather
We Are Bound By Our Humanity - Shaikh Mohammad On Pope's Visit
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed the visit to the United Arab Emirates by Pope Francis, Head of the Cat...
February 03, 20190770Category: UAE Local News
Tolerance Makes Briton Stay On In UAE For 55 Years
A British national who has been in the capital for 55 years, says the UAE’s friendly and tolerant society was instrumental in making him stay on after his retirement 12 years ago.
Now on the ...
February 03, 20190775Category: UAE Local News
Selfie With Mohammad Bin Zayed
Care for a selfie with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi?
That's what some mall-goers did when they saw His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Suprem...
February 03, 20190765Category: UAE Local News
Space Centre Announces Logo Design Contest
Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has invited talented designers from all over the world to help craft a unique logo for the 2020 edition of the International Astronautical Congress (IAC), whic...
February 03, 20190952Category: space
19 PC Of Dubai Government’s Budget Allocated To RTA
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has aligned its strategic indicators and initiatives with the ‘Eight’ defining principles and the 50-year charter of Dubai.
The charter ...
February 03, 20190758Category: Transport
Sharjah Girl Guides Concludes Training Programme
Sharjah Girl Guides recently concluded its training programme for ‘brownies’, girls aged seven to 11 years, which included workshops and field visits.
The programme included workshops s...
February 03, 20190770Category: Education
24 Arrested As Asian Gangs Busted For Phone Scams
Two gangs of 24 Asian men suspected of defrauding people through phone scams, have been detained by Abu Dhabi and Ajman Police. The members of the first gang were taking percentage of the defrauding o...
February 03, 20190794Category: Crime News
Woman Fined Dh40,000 For Running Illegal Babysitting Service
A Pakistani woman who landed in court for running an illegal babysitting service from her apartment in the capital was fined Dh40,000, Fatima Al Badwawi, director of human rights office section at the...
February 03, 201901082Category: Education
Emirates, China Southern Airlines Sign Codeshare Deal
Dubai-based airline Emirates and China Southern Airlines have signed a deal for a reciprocal codeshare agreement.
The partnership with the Guangzhou-based carrier also allows Emirates passengers co...
February 03, 20190700Category: Transport
Dewa Solar Project Wins International Best Practice Award
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has won first place in the Partnership Category of the sixth International Best Practice Competition for its 950MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project.
...
February 02, 20190775Category: UAE Local News
Hatta Mountains Declared A Ramsar Site Of Importance
Hatta’s Mountain Reserve was declared a Ramsar Site of International Importance on Friday. The announcement coincides with the World Wetlands Day, observed every year on February 2.
Dr Thani ...
February 02, 20190764Category: Environment
