Unique Project That Helps You To Connect With Nature In UAE
Youth in the UAE can now use their smartphones as a remote control for nature to enjoy its beauty, as part of a new nationwide campaign.
“The programme titled ‘Connect with Nature&rsquo...
January 19, 20190745Category: Environment
400 Workers Disputes In UAE Resolved In Record Time
As many as 400 workers’ disputes were amicably resolved by the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) and it also helped them settle about Dh3 million in dues, the department said on Thursday.
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January 19, 20190782Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Health Authority Signs Agreement With Neuron
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed an agreement with Neuron on Thursday that sees the latter become a third party administrator for the Saada health programme.
Saada, meaning happiness in Arab...
January 19, 20190770Category: Health
Brothers Leave Driver Blinded In Brutal Assault In Dubai
Three brothers were sentenced to six months in jail for an assault on an Etisalat telecom driver, which left him blind in one eye, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Thursday.
The 30-year-old...
January 19, 20190812Category: Crime News
Special Promotion Targets Health Care Professionals
The Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC) announced that during the forthcoming Arab Health Congress, it will have a special promotions for international health care professionals applying for medical licenses...
January 17, 20190743Category: Health
First-ever Abu Dhabi Groundwater Atlas Launched
After three years’ research, the first-ever Abu Dhabi groundwater atlas was launched Wednesday by the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) to track and analyse the status, levels and uses of groun...
January 17, 20190803Category: Environment
Al Ain’s Four New Gorillas Await Female Company
Four male lowland gorillas are anxiously awaiting female company in Al Ain Zoo, where plans are afoot to start a breeding programme just as soon as their new compound is complete.
Dad Jambo and his...
January 17, 20190875Category: UAE Local News
Emirati Student Invents Drone For Firefighting
An Emirati student, who has invented a drone for firefighting, claims it cannot only save lives but also aid Civil Defence personnel by greatly reducing their risk factor.
Shouq Mohammad, 18, a stu...
January 17, 20190810Category: Technology
First 10-year UAE Residency Visas Have Been Issued
The first 10-year residency visas have been granted to 20 scientists, including the winners of the first and second edition of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Medal for Scientific Excellence as well as the 18...
January 17, 20190850Category: Government
Dubai Announces School Holidays Until 2021
The Ministry of Education has revealed the academic calendar for public and private schools until July 2021.
The new calendar indicated that public and private schools will start their summer holid...
January 17, 20190870Category: Education
Over 100,000 Applied For UAE Amnesty In 2018
A total of 105,809 residence visa violators applied for amnesty in Dubai and 1,212 were from war-torn countries, a top official said on Wednesday.
Al Aweer and Amer centres in Dubai provided amnest...
January 17, 20190877Category: UAE Local News
Man Gets Five Years In Jail For Raping Boy
The Dubai Court of First Instance on Tuesday sentenced a Pakistani man, 27, to five years in jail, followed by deportation, for raping a boy, 13, who was a friend on social media.
According to offi...
January 17, 201901311Category: Crime News
1 Million People Visit Dubai Frame In A Year
One million people have visited Dubai Frame during its first year, Dubai Municipality announced on Tuesday.
The iconic twin tower with a 150-metre-high glass bridge observation deck had opened on J...
January 17, 20190795Category: UAE Local News
Schools Struggling To Teach Moral Education, Say Principals
UAE school principals on Tuesday outlined challenges facing Moral Education (ME), including time limitations, need for specialised teacher training and methods of assessment.
Their comments came du...
January 16, 20190787Category: Education
Distinguished Officials And Citizens Honoured
Best under-secretary: Saif Ahmad Al Suwaidi, under-secretary at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Best director-general: Hamad Obaid Al Mansouri, director-general, Telecommunication...
January 16, 201901021Category: Government
Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Police arrested a man who killed his wife with a knife following family disputes, the police said on Tuesday.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations said it had completed its prel...
January 16, 20190984Category: Crime News
Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Opens
A global event to address the challenges of climate change and accelerate sustainable development was opened in the capital on Monday in the presence of top officials.
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad ...
January 15, 20190727Category: Environment
Man Catches And Saves Child Thrown By Mother From Second-floor Of Burning Building
A man caught and saved a child thrown from the second floor of a burning apartment building by his desperate mother, Ajman Civil Defence said on Monday.
While the three-year-old boy escaped unscath...
January 15, 20190815Category: UAE Local News
Drug Addict Accused Of Assaulting Policemen
A drug addict has been accused of assaulting policemen and threatening them with a meat cleaver after they raided his house in search of illegal drugs, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Monday....
January 15, 20190839Category: Crime News
Clinics Now Offering Face Masks To Patients
With the rise in viral and bacterial infections, private clinics in Dubai and the northern emirates have begun offering disposable face masks to patients.
Earlier, only paramedics, nurses and other...
January 15, 20190768Category: Health
