Dubai Metro Users Set Record For Most Diverse Human Chain
Unity and harmony in the UAE was on display when people of 96 nationalities literally joined their hands to create a new Guinness World Record for Dubai Thursday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (R...
November 03, 201801043Category: Transport
RTA Rewards Best Taxi Drivers, Frequent Travellers
Dubai’s best taxi drivers and most frequent users of public transport walked away with rewards on the 13th Public Transport Day on Thursday.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of th...
November 03, 20180946Category: Transport
Dubai Municipality Opens Al Lusaili Abattoir
Dawood Al Hajiri, director-general of Dubai Municipality on Thursday opened Al Lusaili abattoir, which is set up with advanced equipment and tools.
The Abattoir has the capacity to slaughter up to 12...
November 03, 201801153Category: Health
Shaikh Mohammmad Bin Rashid Hoists UAE Flag At Union House
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai kicked off Flag Day celebrations by hoisting the UAE flag at the Union House.
Shaikh...
November 03, 201801012Category: Government
Fine, Jail Or Both For Driving Without Licence
A month ago, my brother was involved in a car accident where a person got seriously injured and was admitted to hospital. My brother was the driver. Although He is licensed to drive back home, he does...
November 03, 20180914Category: Legal
Abu Dhabi Records 50 Financial Crimes, Bribery In 22 Months
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has logged 50 criminal cases alleging financial irregularity and bribery in the last 22 months, said senior legal officials on Thursday.
Department logs registered 2...
November 03, 20180975Category: Legal
UAE To Invest 1.5mdollors Annually On Green Development
Dr Thani Bin Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, said the UAE will contribute $1.5 million annually from 2019 to 2021 to fund projects carried out by the Global Green Growth ...
November 03, 20180910Category: Environment
Meet Emirati Personal Trainer And CrossFit Coach Abeer Al Khaja
Once underweight and repeatedly hospitalised, Abeer Al Khaja today is a shining example of living a healthy life through a disciplined fitness regimen.
Fitness is key, Emirati personal trainer and Cr...
November 03, 201801462Category: Health
Mans Colleagues Foot Bill For Daughter’s Surgery
For 29 year-old Prakash Giyawali, relocating from his home country Nepal to Ajman without his family, was a necessary move to help save money for his 12-year-old daughter’s heart surgery.
Giyaw...
November 03, 20180957Category: society
Filipina Maid Spared From Death Row Reunites With Family
A Filipina domestic worker spared the death penalty last year after being acquitted in a case of murdering her employer is finally home four years after serving her jail term, officials confirmed on F...
November 03, 201801281Category: Crime News
Dubai-Al Ain Road Renamed
The Dubai - Al Ain Road will be renamed after Shaikh Tahnoun Bin Mohammad Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler`s Representative in Al Ain Region.
The move comes in line with the directives of His Highness Shai...
November 03, 201801055Category: Transport
Shaikh Mohammad’s Leadership Catapults The UAE To Mars
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, believes that countries have the right to dream and have great ambitions and gigant...
November 01, 20180965Category: Government
Nine-year-old Girl In Dubai Dies Of Viral Infection
A school in Dubai has asked parents not to send their children to school if they are sick, following the death of a nine-year old student.
Ameena Sharaf, a grade 4 student of Our Own Indian High Scho...
November 01, 201801188Category: Health
Students Explore Higher Education Options At Najah Fair
The 12th annual edition of the Najah Education Fair started in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with hundreds of school students attending the exhibition in hopes of finding the best university option for thei...
November 01, 20180988Category: Education
UAE Flag Day To Be Celebrated On November 1
The UAE flag — a symbol of pride, loyalty and belonging for both Emiratis and expats — will be seen decorating the country on UAE flag day, which falls on November 1.
Flag Day is marked o...
November 01, 201801102Category: Government
Why The UAE Military Is Going To Fujairah
Residents can get front-row seats to watch the UAE Armed Forces in action when a VIP convoy is under attack in Fujairah.
The Armed Forces is currently finalising preparations to showcase the 4th Unio...
November 01, 201801046Category: Government
Neighbours Do Yoga Together In This Community
It’s 6.15am. This Dubai neighbourhood is bustling with activity as residents and pupils begin their day. But in a small patch of greenery within the community, a group of 30 people — a few...
November 01, 201801022Category: society
Man Breaks Television Sets At Shop Over Dh100 Dispute
An Egyptian man broke several television sets at a repair shop in Al Guwair area in Sharjah, after as he fought with the shop owner who allegedly failed to fix his TV set,
The man, 53, paid the 18-ye...
November 01, 201801164Category: Crime News
Dubai Set For A Bigger, Brighter Diwali This Year
With a first-time fireworks display, a 10-day fair and plenty of entertainment activities and retail promotions, Dubai is taking the Indian festival of lights to a brighter level this year.
From gove...
November 01, 201801302Category: society
Sharjah Ruler Presents Sharjah Coronet To Shaikha Jawahar
His Highnesses Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, presented the ‘Sharjah Coronet’ to his wife, Shaikha Jawaher Bint Mohammad Al Q...
November 01, 201801021Category: Government