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, 20190821Category: 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, 201901009Category: 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, 20190878Category: 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, 20190848Category: 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, 20190818Category: 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, 201901029Category: 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, 20190831Category: 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, 20190833Category: 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, 20190853Category: 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, 201901176Category: 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, 20190779Category: 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, 20190826Category: 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, 20190839Category: Environment
Open Data Dashboards Launched At Arab Health
Open Data Dashboards were launched by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health at the Arab Health forum in Dubai World Trade Centre this week.
At the event, which concluded on Thursday, the online portal...
February 02, 20190798Category: Health
Cervical Cancer Forum Wraps Up With Three-step Pledge In Sharjah
Thursday’s ‘Turning the Tide on HPV and Cervical Cancer’ forum in Sharjah concluded with a three-step declaration from participants to improve access to screenings, vaccines and educ...
February 02, 20190758Category: Health
Maradona Lauds Historic Pope Visit To UAE
Argentina football legend Diego Maradona has said the visit of his compatriot Pope Francis to the UAE this week, February 3-5, will be ‘fabulous’ and ‘historic’. The 1986 World...
February 02, 20190905Category: UAE Local News
Mobile Studio Connects Yoga And Meditation To Nature In UAE
While meditation has been around since 1500BC, it has recently been reintroduced into mainstream culture becoming the latest craze among fitness geeks and celebrities alike on social media.
Conside...
February 02, 20190847Category: Health
700 Journalists From 30 Countries To Cover Pope’s Visit To UAE
Almost 700 foreign journalists from 30 countries around the world have so far been accredited by the National Media Council, NMC, to report on the landmark visit of Pope Francis.
In a statement on ...
February 02, 20190848Category: UAE Local News
New Tower Rising In Dubai - Burj Jumeira
Dubai residents were stunned by a video going viral online, showing a new iconic tower that will be added to the city’s skyline.
The video that was shared widely on Whatsapp, Twitter and Face...
February 02, 201901021Category: UAE Local News
Nine Men On Trial For Armed Robbery
A gang of nine Nigerian men have gone on trial, accused of armed robbery of a car transporting money, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Thursday.
The gang used meat cleavers, knives and axe ...
February 02, 20190924Category: Crime News
