Girlfriend’s Killer Wins Fresh Trial
A manager, who is serving a seven-year imprisonment for killing his girlfriend in her apartment over a financial dispute, will have a fresh trial before the appellate court.
In September, the Dubai A...
November 06, 20180913Category: Legal
Media Bureau Set Up In Abu Dhabi
A media bureau has been established in Abu Dhabi to develop the government communication strategy and media policies in the emirate.
The Abu Dhabi Government Media Bureau (ADGMB), affiliated to the A...
November 06, 201801002Category: Government
Comic Urdu Poetry Session On November 9
Bazm-e-Urdu, Dubai, is reviving Mushairah Zinda Dillan, a comic poetry session, in association with Sharjah International Book Fair.
Dr Syed Azhar Ali Zaidi, who introduced the format to the UAE 20 y...
November 06, 201801154Category: Education
Supreme Petroleum Council Approves Dh486 Billion Investment For Adnoc
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) will increase oil production capacity to 5 million barrels per day by 2030 and the Supreme Petroleum Council approved Dh486 billion in capex to support the compa...
November 05, 20180948Category: Government
Diamond Worth Dh300,000 Stolen By A Couple Recovered After 20 Hours
A diamond worth Dh300,000 (about $81,081) stolen by a couple in Dubai has been recovered within less than 20 hours, an official said on Sunday.
The diamond as recovered in India 20 hours after it was...
November 05, 201801012Category: Crime News
Houbara Conservation Helps Improve People’s Lives In 17 Countries
A long-term effort to protect an endangered bird has helped improve lives of many villagers in 17 countries, according to a senior official.
The UAE has been carrying out an ambitious programme since...
November 05, 201801225Category: Environment
Charities Collaborate To Support Victims Of Human Trafficking
The Dubai Foundation Women and Children (DFWAC) has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Faraj Fund to provide support and assistance for women and children victims of violence and human traffickin...
November 05, 20180978Category: Government
Behind The Scenes Of The Countdown Video
Dubai — how would you describe it? To some it’s the city of life, a futuristic city or even a global hub. But, according to the Expo 2020 Dubai team, it is about pushing your boundaries.
...
November 05, 201801021Category: society
6-foot-high Waves Off UAE
UAE beachgoers have been warned that seawaters will be rough today, as fresh winds blowing over the Arabian Gulf could kick up waves up to six feet high offshore.
Fresh northeasterly winds will conti...
November 05, 201801022Category: Weather
Japanese Musicians Captivate Sharjah Book Fair Visitors
Japanese violinist Azusa Onishi and pianist Sumiko Ochi have performed a concert for visitors to Sharjah International Book Fair at the Japan Pavilion there.
Japan is this year’s Guest of Honou...
November 05, 20180997Category: Cultural
Mum Caught In Civil Case After Friend Fails To Settle Rent
A single mother in Sharjah has come under a huge financial liability because she signed a Dh85,000 tenancy contract for a friend who failed to pay the rent.
Pakistani expat Summiayya Kamran was shock...
November 05, 20180996Category: society
Be A Good Human, Life Coach Das Tells UAE Fans
Indian life coach, author and spiritual guru Gaur Gopal Das on Friday told visitors to the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) the only thing that matters in life is being a good human being.
Duri...
November 04, 201801041Category: Cultural
Indian Expat Markose Had Positive Vibes Before Winning Dh10million
Indian expat Britty Markose from Dubai with ticket number 208011 won the Big Ticket's jackpot Dh10 million on Saturday.
The Dream 10 Million Raffle Draw Series 197 was announced on Saturday morni...
November 04, 20180998Category: society
Over 3,000 Kids Vie For 130 Indian School Seats In Abu Dhabi
More than 3,000 parents showed up at the Abu Dhabi Indian School (Adis) on Saturday hoping their child would be one of the lucky ones to get an admission into kindergarten 1 (KG 1) and grade 1 with on...
November 04, 20180961Category: Education
RTA Builds Three New Footbridges In Dubai
It’s getting easier to cross busy roads in the city. The Roads and Transport Authority, in keeping with the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and P...
November 04, 20180984Category: Transport
Dubai Ruler, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Receive KhalifaSAT Team
Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,...
November 04, 201801117Category: Government
Dubai Metro Services Disrupted
Train services on the Red Line of the Dubai Metro have been fully restored, tweeted the Roads and Transport Authority.
First the redline track between Al Rashidiya and GGICO was restored.&nbs...
November 04, 201801005Category: Transport
Ten-year-old Launches Book Of Poems At Sharjah Book Fair
Through the window panes of her heart, Tahaani Hasher lets you in on her feelings and thoughts about the things that matter to her or upset her. And she does it so effectively that not for a moment th...
November 04, 201801072Category: Cultural
Bhagat Fans Left Wanting More After Book Preview
Fans of Indian author Chetan Bhagat were treated to a suspense movie-style promo of his new book ‘Girl in Room 105’ at Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Friday.
More than 1,000 fa...
November 04, 201801050Category: UAE Local News
Sultan Allocates Dh4.5m For Libraries
In line with his ongoing efforts aimed at supporting the book industry, His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has allocated Dh4.5 mi...
November 04, 20180998Category: Government
