Minor Earthquake Recorded In UAE, No Damages Reported
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the UAE on Wednesday afternoon although no damages were reported, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.
The epicentre was recorded in East Masafi...
December 13, 20180913Category: UAE Local News
Ethiopia, UAE Governments Working To Solve Issues And Abuse Faced By Maids
The Ethiopian government has stopped sending women for employment as domestic workers in GCC countries, including the UAE, a government official confirmed to Gulf News on Wednesday.
The UAE governm...
December 13, 20180851Category: UAE Local News
Oil, Transport Sectors Are Biggest Air Pollution Culprits
The oil and gas, road transport and industrial sectors are the biggest contributors to air pollution in Abu Dhabi, a new government report said on Wednesday.
The Environment Agency — Abu Dhab...
December 13, 20180835Category: Environment
UAE Conducted 57 Clinical Trials In 2018, Says Forum
The UAE leads in health sector research and development (R&D) in the region. a top official of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said.
Presenting his keynote address at the first cl...
December 13, 20180900Category: Health
Research Shows Smoking Breaks Amount To Over Six Days Per Year
Are employees who smoke working lesser hours than non-smokers?
Many researchers across the globe say, yes.
A study done in Taiwan found that the time men and women spent taking smoking breaks am...
December 13, 20180933Category: UAE Local News
Key Trends To Shape 2019, Say Panellists
Several key political trends will shape 2019, panellists at the Arab Strategy Forum said on Wednesday.
Attendees at the annual forum in Dubai heard the year ahead could see an Israeli and Palestini...
December 13, 20180836Category: UAE Local News
Shaikh Mohammad Attends Arab Strategy Forum 2018 In Dubai
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday attended the Arab Strategy Forum (ASF 2018) in Dubai.
He said: &ldq...
December 13, 20180869Category: Government
Council Discuss Draft Federal Law For Health Insurance
The Ministerial Development Council has discussed a draft federal law for health insurance.
The draft law aims to ensure implementation of a health system in compliance with international standards...
December 13, 20180874Category: Government
In A Decade, You Can Learn French By Eating A Pill
In 10 years, we’ll be able to learn French by swallowing a pill, claims Dr Nicholas Negroponte, chairman and co-founder of the MIT Media Lab.
“We are looking for ways to interact direct...
December 13, 20180909Category: Education
Bus And Taxi Fares See Hike In Sharjah
On December 1, a new tariff for taxis and buses was implemented in Sharjah, a senior official at the Road and Transport authority in Sharjah confirmed to Gulf News on Wednesday.
According to Sharja...
December 13, 20180943Category: Transport
Man Stole Tables, Chairs And Kitchen Appliances From Restaurant
A man has been accused of stealing dinning tables, chairs, ACs and kitchen appliances from a restaurant after a fire in a building, heard a court on Tuesday.
The Indian owner of a restaurant was sa...
December 12, 20180861Category: Crime News
Two Cleaners Stole MacBook Pro
Two female cleaners have been accused of stealing a MacBook Pro device after its owner forgot it in the washroom of a Spinneys branch, heard a court on Tuesday.
An Emirati woman was said to have ta...
December 12, 20180923Category: Crime News
Drunk Woman Cursed, Assaulted And Spat At Taxi Driver
A woman has been accused of getting drunk, cursing and assaulting a taxi driver before assaulting two policemen and making rude gestures.
The Indian taxi driver was said to have picked up the 43-ye...
December 12, 20180890Category: Crime News
Relative Humidity Will Increase This Weekend
Humid evenings and early mornings area back in the UAE that could give rise to fog or mist formation in parts of the country on Wednesday and Thursday while chances of rain are forecast this weekend, ...
December 12, 20180806Category: Weather
Keep Your Child Safe During Vacation
Parents staying at home during the upcoming winter break should watch out for dangers lurking in their homes.
Police in Abu Dhabi have issued a word of caution to parents ahead of schools closing f...
December 12, 20180940Category: UAE Local News
Apex Court Final Verdict In Boy’s Rape, Murder Case On December 23
The Abu Dhabi Cassation Court will pronounce its final judgement in the rape and murder case of an 11-year-old Pakistani boy on December 23, the presiding judge of the apex court in Abu Dhabi said on ...
December 12, 201801133Category: Crime News
100 New Vehicles Join Dubai Taxi Fleet
A new franchise joins taxi operations in Dubai from Wednesday, adding 100 taxis to the city’s taxi fleet.
Oneroad Taxi, Dubai’s seventh taxi franchise and first Chinese firm to join tax...
December 12, 201802982Category: Transport
Hamdan Honours Innovation In Project Management Winners
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has awarded the winners of the 2nd Hamdan Bin Mohammad Award for Innovation in Project ...
December 12, 201801010Category: Government
Travel Guide - How Much Currency Can You Carry To India
This article explains the Indian Customs limit on the amount of cash (Indian and Foreign currency) you can carry in and out of India with you.
Ever since India Government announced the ban on denom...
December 12, 201801138Category: World News
Embassy Warns Indian Maids Against UAE Visit Visa Misuse
The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has warned Indian housemaids not to come to UAE on visit visa, bypassing Indian emigration rules, as such women have ended up in deep trouble.
India has banned emigr...
December 12, 201801318Category: Government
