New Junction Opens On Dubai’s Al Khail Road
Traffic diversions in Umm Al Sheif have been reduced as Dubai’s new project officially opened its first phase on Tuesday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai said the i...
October 17, 201801271Category: Transport
Waiter Jailed For Delivering Extra Prison Meals For Bribes
A waiter, who accepted recharge cards in bribes against distributing extra meals to prisoners inside Dubai Central Jail, has been jailed for three months
Dubai Police were alerted that the 23-year-ol...
October 17, 201801059Category: Legal
Spectacular Show To Mark Countdown To Dubai Expo 2020
It was only about five years ago when Dubai exploded in celebration as it was announced that it has won the bid to host Expo 2020.
In just a few days, another spectacle will unfold and, this time, it...
October 17, 201801027Category: society
Indian Consulate In Dubai Issues Warning Over New Scam
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has warned residents about a new phone scam.
The mission’s warning came after it was informed about fraudsters calling people from the phone numbers of the consula...
October 17, 201801099Category: society
Centralised Fire Alert System Mandatory For All Buildings Soon
The UAE Cabinet will issue a law making it mandatory for all buildings and houses in the UAE to be part of new smart fire safety project called “Hassantuk”, an official said on Tuesday.
M...
October 17, 201801259Category: Government
Sharjah-Kalba Road Closed Due To Heavy Rain
Sharjah Police closed the Sharjah-Kalba road between Wadi Al Hilo Road from both directions due to heavy rain on Tuesday.
Moderate to heavy rains hit parts of the northern emirates, and Sharjah Pol...
October 17, 201801158Category: Weather
Dubai Uses Social Media To Measure Happiness
Dubai is aiming to be the happiest city in the world and they are using technology to do so.
For instance, Smart Dubai, a technological service provider to the Dubai government has implemented the So...
October 17, 201801020Category: Government
Driver Arrested After Man Seriously Injured In UAE Hit-and-run
Police have arrested a man in connection with a serious hit-and-run in Ras Al Khaimah.
The accident happened at around 4pm on Monday. According to Ras Al Khaimah Police, a pedestrian reported that th...
October 17, 201801049Category: Crime News
MD Of Investment Firm Behind Dh7 Billion Project Held For Fraud
Police have reportedly arrested the managing director (MD) of a boutique investment firm in Al Ithraa Tower in Al Garhoud which peddled a Dh7 billion real estate project in the city, mirroring the arc...
October 16, 201801021Category: Crime News
Low Cost Insurance System For Employees Comes Into Effect
A new low cost insurance system providing coverage of Dh20,000 for employees officially came into effect on Monday.
Announced back in June by the UAE Cabinet, the new policy replaces the compulsory D...
October 16, 201801098Category: UAE Local News
UAE Withdraws Popular Diabetes Medicine
The Ministry of Health and Prevention issued a circular on Monday withdrawing a diabetic medicine from the UAE market.
The Dialon 500mg tablets contained the active ingredient metformin, which was ma...
October 16, 201801276Category: Health
Hoverbike To Fight Crime In Dubai
The new crime-fighting “hoverbike” is part of the remarkable display of advanced technology unveiled by Dubai Police at the Gitex Technology Week 2018.
The new flying bike can be used for...
October 16, 201801085Category: Government
Indian Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar To Visit UAE In November
Indian spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will visit the UAE to lead a yoga event in Fujairah and a two-day meditation master class in Dubai in November.
The founder of Art of Living Foundation (AOL...
October 16, 201801088Category: society
Smart Inspection System To Catch Violators In Dubai
Bachelors overcrowding in Dubai buildings, illegal extensions made in villas and other violations will now be detected using a smart inspection system launched by Dubai Municipality.
The civic body i...
October 16, 201803216Category: Government
Route 2020 Touches Halfway Mark
Infrastructure projects that are being implemented in Dubai, and across the UAE, support the country’s comprehensive development approach, while strengthening the economy, said His Highness Shai...
October 16, 201801065Category: Transport
Expats In Abu Dhabi, Dubai Celebrate Festival Of Flowers
Bathukamma holds a special place for women and young girls from the south Indian state of Telangana during the nine-day Dussehra festival.
The festival of flowers, which has come to the Gulf region s...
October 15, 201801344Category: society
Robots To Inspect Cars In Dubai
Robots will soon help motorists detect faults in their cars as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) goes high-tech with its vehicle inspection system.
Unveiled at the 38th Gitex Technology Week on...
October 15, 201801245Category: Transport
New Dubai-Sharjah Alternative Route Takes Shape
A new Dubai-Sharjah alternative route is currently taking shape, expected to bring a 30 per cent drop in traffic between the busy corridors connecting the two emirates.
Giving thousands of motorists ...
October 15, 201801276Category: Transport
Several Areas Of The UAE Expected Light Rainfall
Several areas of the UAE is expected to witness drizzle and light rainfall this week, as convective clouds formed over the country.
In a five-day weather forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology ...
October 15, 201801102Category: Weather
Bengali Movie Coming To UAE
Bengali movie lovers in the UAE are in for a special treat this Diwali, with the Parambrata Chatterjee and Raima Sen film Reunion set to make a special Middle East premiere in Dubai – and if all...
October 15, 201801461Category: Entertainment
