New Federal Decree Increases Central Bank’s Capital
The UAE President Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, issued ‘Decretal Federal Law No. (14) of 2018 regarding the Central Bank of UAE and Organization of Financial Institutions and Act...
October 29, 20180949Category: Government
Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary Now Part Of Ramsar List
The Jebel Ali Wetland Sanctuary in Dubai on Sunday was added to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, sending a message to the world that urban development can be done without compr...
October 29, 20180990Category: Environment
Sharjah Ruler Sets Up Al Bridi Nature Reserve
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree to establish ‘Al Bridi Nature Reserve’ in Sharjah.
Decree No. 44 of ...
October 29, 201801027Category: Environment
Abu Dhabi Corniche Park Named World’s Best Public Park
The Abu Dhabi Corniche Park has been named the best public park in the world, based on views and reviews of the public about its services, facilities, and serene environment, as well as the public hea...
October 27, 201801045Category: society
Rainy Clouds Seen Over The UAE's East
Convective and rainy clouds are expected in the UAE's east today (Saturday) and over the next few days, forecasters said.
The low-pressure from the south and northwest along with the flow of humi...
October 27, 201801070Category: Weather
India Seeks Cooperation With UAE In Alternative Medicine
India seeks better cooperation with the UAE to promote traditional, complementary and alternative medicines, a senior Indian diplomat said here at a conference on Ayush (Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, u...
October 27, 201801006Category: Health
New Body To Resolve Rental Disputes
Rental dispute settlement committees have started handling cases between landlords and tenants in Abu Dhabi after the new system was announced earlier this month.
Under the new system, landlords with...
October 27, 201801060Category: UAE Local News
Emiratis Recall Memories Of Shaikh Zayed
Emiratis who had the privilege of meeting the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan shared recollections of their times spent with the UAE’s founding father, recounting how the late leader was ...
October 27, 201801005Category: Cultural
Air Hostess Pardons Off-duty Pilot Who Threatened To Blow Up Plane
An air hostess waived her assault and cursing complaint against an off-duty pilot, who will be sentenced next month in his case of drinking and threatening to have an aircraft shot down.
The Emirati ...
October 27, 20180937Category: Legal
Arab Reading Challenge Draws 10m Students From 44 Countries
More than 10 million students representing 44 countries from the Arab region and the world will participate in the 2018 Arab Reading Challenge, which is part of the Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Glob...
October 27, 201801055Category: Education
15-point Youth Statement Issued In Sharjah
Creating a regional youth advisory council and funding youth community centres are among a list of 15 recommendations by youth delegates attending the Investing in the Future (IIFMENA) conference in S...
October 27, 20180999Category: society
Dubai Fitness Challenge Draws Thousands Draws Thousands
Thousands of people on an adrenaline high turned out on Friday for the start of the second annual, 30-day Dubai Fitness Challenge.
The brainchild of Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum...
October 27, 20180963Category: Health
Dubai Police Urge Public To Report Online Extortion, Use E-crime Platform
The police have urged victims of online extortion to waste no time in reporting such incidents to authorities, as any hesitation on their part only encourages scamsters to target more victims.
Major ...
October 25, 201801160Category: Crime News
Investor Forged Papers To Swindle Dh5m From Businessman
An investor has been accused of forging papers and documents in an attempt to swindle Dh5 million from a businessman’s proceeds in selling gemstones, a court heard on Wednesday.
The American bu...
October 25, 20180948Category: Legal
Man Jailed For Burning Body Of Friend Who Overdosed On Drugs
A man was jailed for a year for aiding three others to get rid of their friend’s body by setting it on fire, after the latter died of a drug overdose.
The deceased man, an Emirati, was released...
October 25, 20180983Category: Legal
Four Lure Salesman With Cheap Massage, Rob Dh4,000
Four men have been accused of luring a salesman to a massage parlour for a cheap massage, confining him and stealing Dh4,000 from him, a court heard on Wednesday.
The American salesman was walking in...
October 25, 201801374Category: Legal
Fog, Rain Likely Over The Next Three Days In UAE
Chances of sporadic rains over the eastern and northern areas will continue on Friday and Saturday, while the rest of the country will see fair and partly cloudy weather in general.
Rainfall in diffe...
October 25, 20180935Category: Weather
Fujairah Showers, Rain Drenches Al Ain
Rainfall hit several areas of the UAE on Wednesday as strong winds blew up to 42 km/h over the sea in the eastern coast.
Rain in the UAE eastern region. Courtesy: UAE Storm Centre
The National Cen...
October 25, 201801182Category: Weather
UAE Statement On Welfare Of British National Matthew Hedges
Following widespread media reporting and speculation, Mohammad Obaid Al Za’abi, Director of the Department of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Department of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ...
October 25, 201801002Category: Government
Terror Accused Gets 15 Years In Jail In UAE
The Abu Dhabi Court of Appeals on Wednesday sentenced an Arab national to 15 years in prison, followed by deportation after serving his term.
The court convicted him of joining Daesh, the terrorist o...
October 25, 20180990Category: Crime News
