New Law Against Money-laundering, Terror Funding
The UAE has stepped up the fight against money-laundering and financing terrorism by announcing a new law, the federal government stated on Tuesday.
According to the Ministry of Finance, Federal De...
October 31, 20180964Category: Government
Dh700,000 Fine For Sharing Patient’s Information Without Permission
Publishing a medical advertisement without a licence will attract a fine of between Dh100,000 and Dh200,000, according to a new Federal Bill passed yesterday (Tuesday) by the Federal National Council....
October 31, 201801032Category: Government
Now Go Glamping In Vintage Trailers, Kayak Or Try A Human Slingshot At Hatta
As we gear up for cooler weather, families, groups, individuals and adrenaline-junkies can enjoy an array of attractions set to open in Hatta on October 30.
The projects, launched by Meraas will offe...
October 31, 201801078Category: society
Emirati Youth Dies After Losing Control Of Car In Sharjah
An Emirati youth died on Tuesday morning after he lost control of his vehicle, which overturned and rammed into a truck, on the Emirates Road in Sharjah.
A police official said the accident was repor...
October 31, 201801070Category: Crime News
Rare Waterspout Spotted Off RAK
A rare fair-weather waterspout swirled across coastal waters off Ras Al Khaimah late Tuesday morning, said the national weather bureau.
The National Centre of Meteorology in Abu Dhabi posted an eyewi...
October 31, 20180941Category: Environment
RAK Road To Be Closed To Carry Out Mock Accident Drill
Police announced on Tuesday the closure of Emirates Road from Saqr Park to Al-Rams area from 7am to 10 am the next day for a mock car accident drill. Traffic is to be diverted to alternative roads in ...
October 31, 20180966Category: Government
Unsafe, High Risk Construction Sites Fined In Abu Dhabi
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have issued fines and warnings to a number of worksites over the last three days as part of its efforts to ensure the safety of workers across the emirate.
The inspecti...
October 30, 20180999Category: Government
Grammy Winner Lends Her Voice Against Trafficking
Grammy-award winning Indian singer Tanvi Shah will lend her voice for a song that will highlight the global issues of human trafficking and illegal organ harvesting.
Singer of the hit track ‘Ja...
October 30, 20180887Category: society
Rain In Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman
Moderate to heavy rain has been reported in parts of Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman on Tuesday morning, as the unstable weather pattern continues in the UAE.
Lightning and thunder was also reported in th...
October 30, 201801269Category: Weather
New Members Elected To Emirates Defence Companies Council
The Emirates Defence Companies Council (EDCC) is preparing to launch a new strategy that aims to bolster its role in enabling the UAE’s defence and security industries sector, said Mohammad Hela...
October 30, 201801131Category: society
Mohammad Receives Qishan
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, yesterday discussed ways to strengthen the UAE-China strategic partnership during h...
October 30, 201801060Category: Government
Dh800 Fine, 4 Black Points For Taking A Selfie On Dubai Roads
Taking your eyes off the road to take a photo, even for two seconds, is a traffic offence that will ultimately lead to a fine and black points.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has wa...
October 30, 20180998Category: Transport
Smart Pharmacy With Robot Opens At Latifa Hospital
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) inaugurated a smart pharmacy with a robot for dispensing and prescribing medication in Latifa Hospital on Monday. This is the first-of-its-kind smart pharmacy in the M...
October 30, 201801130Category: Health
Two Accused Of Locking Up Five Housemaids In Flat
Two businessmen and a woman have been accused of locking up five female visitors, who were brought to work as housemaids, in a flat for up to one month.
An agency that hires domestic helpers was said...
October 29, 20180987Category: Crime News
Mohammad Bin Rashid Opens New FNC Session
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opened on Sunday the Federal National Council's fourth and last regular session...
October 29, 20180948Category: Government
Police Arrested An Asian Man Who Tricked A Bank Employee
The Abu Dhabi Police arrested an Asian man who reportedly tricked a bank employee and stole his money before fleeing, the police said on Sunday.
After the arrest, the suspect confessed to the crime...
October 29, 201801014Category: Crime News
38-year-old Woman Died After Jumping From A Highway Bridge
A 38-year-old woman died after jumping from a highway bridge in Sharjah-Al Dhaid Road early on Saturday morning.
The Sharjah Police central operations room received call on Saturday at 7.43am r...
October 29, 201801154Category: UAE Local News
Global Village Opens On Tuesday
The 23rd season of Global Village is set to open its doors to the public on October 30 under the theme ‘Explore, Experience, Enjoy. This Way!’
One of the most anticipated festivals of the...
October 29, 201801108Category: society
UAE Public Schools Can Dismiss Classes During Unstable Weather
The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Sunday told schools to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their students during the bout of unstable weather that the country is experiencing. It is ...
October 29, 20180957Category: Weather
Heavy Rain Floods Wadis Around Jebel Jais In RAK
The Ministry of Education (MOE) on Sunday told schools to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of their students during the bout of unstable weather that the country is experiencing. It is ...
October 29, 201801187Category: Weather
