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, 20180945Category: 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, 201801132Category: 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, 201801249Category: 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, 20180974Category: 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, 201801042Category: 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, 20180937Category: 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, 201801074Category: 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, 201801057Category: 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, 201801001Category: 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, 201801113Category: 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, 201801155Category: 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, 201801043Category: 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, 201801109Category: society
Clerk Jailed For Filming Women Flatmates Nude In Shower
A clerk has been jailed for six months for fixing a GoPro camera to the ceiling of a washroom to film his women flatmates nude in the shower.
A Filipina secretary went in to the bathroom to shower wh...
October 12, 201801278Category: Legal
DHA, Noor Dubai Join Hands To Treat Critical Eye Diseases
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) and Noor Dubai Foundation on Thursday signed an MoU that will benefit needy UAE residents suffering from critical eye diseases or chronic diseases that may lead to vis...
October 12, 201801027Category: Health
Falling Rupee May Help UAE Varsities Attract Indian Students
The falling Indian rupee makes universities in the UAE more attractive than institutions in the West for “the more price-sensitive” applicants from India, a student recruitment expert told...
October 10, 20180944Category: Education
Man Arrested For Drawing Dead Man’s Salary Since 2011
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested a Gulf national who was illegally receiving the monthly salary of a dead person for the past seven years, the police said on Monday.
The accused was working in a govern...
October 10, 20180983Category: Crime News
Russian Woman Loses Dh21,000 In Phone Scam
A man has been accused of cheating a woman of Dh21,000 after deceitfully convincing her that she had won Dh200,000 cash prize from du, a court heard on Tuesday.
The Russian received an SMS followed b...
October 10, 201801016Category: Crime News
