Nepalese Domestic Workers Left In Limbo In UAE
Hundreds of Nepalese domestic workers in the UAE are not going back home for emergency purposes or vacation to avoid getting stuck in Nepal.
They reached the UAE legally before the Nepalese governmen...
October 14, 201802640Category: Expats
Over Dh550,000 Payout To 4 Emiratis Dismissed Arbitrarily
The Abu Dhabi Labour Court has ordered a semi-government company to pay four Emiratis a total compensation of Dh550,766 for arbitrarily dismissing them from their jobs.
The court also told the compan...
October 14, 201801116Category: UAE Local News
How Humans Develop Colour Vision
US biologists have grown human retina tissue in the laboratory to determine how cells that allow people to see in colour are made, an advance that can lead to the development of therapies for diseases...
October 14, 20180999Category: Health
Traffic Chaos, Road Accident On Dubai Roads
UAE commuters experienced significant delays on Sunday as road congestions and accidents hampered traffic flow on major thoroughfares.
Roads leading in and out of Dubai were gridlocked as early as ...
October 14, 201801135Category: Transport
Dh2.14bn Provided In Social Assistance
A total of Dh 2.14 billion was offered by the Ministry of Community Development in social assistance in the first half of 2018.
The ministry’s generous aid aims to enhance family cohesion and s...
October 13, 201801193Category: Government
Shaikha Bodour Named Vice-president Of International Publishers Association
Shaikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi has assumed vice presidency of the International Publishers Association (IPA).
The announcement was made during the IPA General Assembly at the ongoing Frankfur...
October 13, 20180960Category: Cultural
Heartbroken, Suicidal Man Stopped From Jumping Off Roof
A 21-year-old man was saved from a suicidal plunge to certain death, from atop a 10-storey building in Sharjah’s Al Qassimia area on Wednesday evening.
The man was straddling the edge of the bu...
October 13, 201801247Category: Crime News
Abu Dhabi Temple Launches Website To Facilitate Donations
The first Hindu temple coming up in Abu Dhabi has launched a website that facilitates contributions to support the temple’s construction.
The website – www.mandir.ae – will allow pe...
October 13, 201801278Category: society
Influencer Fined Dh300,000 For Defaming Woman On Instagram
A prominent social media influencer in Abu Dhabi was fined more than Dh300,000 by the Abu Dhabi Court of Misdemeanours, for using abusive language online against another Emirati fashionista, popularly...
October 13, 20180997Category: Legal
Globetrotting Cyclist Pedals Into UAE
A cyclist from India, who is on a globetrotting green mission, has pedalled his way to the UAE, the 23rd country he has visited in 25 months.
Haryana-based Ayurvedic Dr Raj Phanden, aka “Cycle ...
October 13, 201801084Category: society
Emirati Retiree Learnt Kayaking On Social Media
A 58-year-old Emirati retiree says he learned coffee making and watersports from social media and started a related business in Dubai.
Abdullah Al Redha sells coffee machines and water-sport equipmen...
October 13, 20180953Category: society
No Direct Effect On The UAE From Tropical Storm
There will be no direct effect on the UAE from tropical storm 'Luban' for the next five days, said the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Friday.
In its latest update on weather conditio...
October 13, 201801099Category: Weather
Two Sisters Held In Abu Dhabi For Posting Fake News
Police in Abu Dhabi have detained two sisters, Gulf nationals, for posting fake news on social media.
The video, which went viral among UAE residents, alleged that a woman had abducted an Emirati chi...
October 12, 201801088Category: Crime News
Shaikh Sultan Signs His New Novel At Frankfurt Book Fair
Authors around the world have a responsibility towards their readers to offer in-depth and documented writing.
This message was highlighted by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, ...
October 12, 201801077Category: society
UAE Company Offers Free CCTV System For 10,000 Buildings
As many as 10,000 buildings in the UAE will be offered free installation of security cameras by an Abu-Dhabi based company as part of its global CSR campaign.
The campaign covers free installation, h...
October 12, 201801138Category: UAE Local News
Depression Among Elderly Remains Underdiagnosed
Depression is widespread among the elderly but is left underdiagnosed most of the time, a Dubai-based doctor has warned.
During a workshop held on Wednesday to teach caregivers and volunteers how to ...
October 12, 201801176Category: society
Abu Dhabi Seizes Fake Designer Clothes From Secret Warehouse
Authorities in Abu Dhabi seized over 7,000 pieces of counterfeit clothes, footwear and accessories stashed in a secret warehouse.
The Department of Economic Development (DED) confirmed that all 7,3...
October 12, 201801093Category: Government
New Year's Eve Fireworks To Return At Burj Khalifa
Due to popular demand, Dubai-based developer Emaar is bringing back the fireworks display to celebrate the New Year at the world’s tallest tower.
Emaar, the master developer of Burj Khalifa, ...
October 12, 201801210Category: society
