190 Countries Confirm Participation In Expo 2020
A total of 190 countries have confirmed their participation in Expo 2020 Dubai with just under 700 days to go.
The milestone means that Expo has already surpassed the 180-nation commitment set out ...
November 26, 20180910Category: society
More Rain, Lightning Storms To Lash Across UAE
Motorists were urged to take extra caution as forecasters predict the rainy weather to continue throughout the day on Monday.
Weathermen also called upon residents, especially in the country's ...
November 26, 201801053Category: Weather
Real-time Reports On Road, Traffic Conditions In Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Police General Directorate has launched the first-of-its-kind service in the region to coincide with the 2018 Etihad Airways Grand Prix, by forming a new media arm to enhance direct comm...
November 25, 201801096Category: Transport
Mohammad Covers Expenses Of Bereaved Russian Tourist In Dubai
In a humanitarian gesture, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has extended financial help to a Russian woman who lost ...
November 25, 20180861Category: Government
Expat Families Fly Home Under Amnesty Despite Financial Cases
Families of expatriate men with financial cases have been able to end their illegal stay in the UAE, thanks to the government’s leniency in accepting their amnesty request through the missions.
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November 25, 20180904Category: Transport
UAE Cabinet Approves Long-term Visa System
The UAE Cabinet approved long-term visa system for investors, entrepreneurs, specialised talents and researchers in the fields of science, knowledge and outstanding students to facilitate business and...
November 25, 201801031Category: Government
UAE Forecast To See Rain In Some Areas
The UAE is expected to be affected by an instability, leading to connective cloud formation over eastern areas as of Sunday until Tuesday, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NMC).
Clo...
November 25, 20180965Category: Weather
UAE Not Impacted By US- Iran Sanctions
The reintroduction of US sanctions on Iran will not impact the UAE economy nor will it stop investment or development in the region, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President ...
November 25, 20180894Category: Government
Emirati Tourists In Paris Warned Amid Violent Protests
The UAE Embassy in Paris has issued a warning to citizens over the recent protests that have gripped the streets of France.
UAE authorities warned Emiratis to especially avoid the commercial area o...
November 25, 20180880Category: Government
Unstable Weather, Thunder, Lightning To Fall Across UAE
Bouts of lightning and thunder will affect parts of the country, with weather forecasters predicting unstable weather throughout the week.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that convect...
November 25, 201801157Category: Weather
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed, Mohammad Bin Salman Discuss Mutual Ties
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Mohammad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prim...
November 24, 201801075Category: Government
Over 18,000 UAE Residents Walk To Beat Diabetes In Dubai
Huge crowds joined the 10th annual ‘Beat Diabetes Walk’ at Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday to raise awareness and funds for diabetes.
The event, organised by retail giant Landmark G...
November 24, 201801081Category: Health
Why Gift-shopping Is No More A Big Deal For Asian Expats
In the 70s and 80s, Asian expatriates would often take along letters sent by relatives and friends back home when they went shopping before their vacations.
“Those letters had a list of gifts...
November 24, 201801054Category: UAE Local News
Internet Has Made Kids Keen To Learn More About Our World, Says Joshi
Collecting currencies and stamps as a hobby can save children from internet addiction and lead them to an interesting world of knowledge, according to a self-described “numismatist” known ...
November 24, 20180924Category: UAE Local News
Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature
One of the most keenly awaited authors at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature to be held in March next year, Ty Tashiro’s approach to explaining the characteristics of awkwardness in hum...
November 24, 20180982Category: Education
UAE France Draw New Bilateral Road Map
A new “bilateral road map” will help both UAE and France bolster existing and future ties for the mutual benefit of both countries, according to a joint communique issued on Friday.
Hig...
November 24, 201801004Category: Government
Sharjah Police Rescue Man From Burning Vehicle
The rapid response teams of Sharjah Police rescued a motorist trapped inside his vehicle that caught fire in the desert on Friday.
The 33-year-old Arab man was rescued from the burning vehicle and ...
November 24, 201801152Category: UAE Local News
UAE To Consider Clemency In Case Of Convicted Briton
The ambassador of the UAE in London said on Friday his government is studying whether to grant clemency to a convicted British academic sentenced to life in prison for espionage.
Ambassador Sulaima...
November 24, 20180951Category: Crime News
