Suhail Star Spotted In UAE, Signaling The End Of Peak Summer
The Suhail star was spotted at 5.20am today in UAE skies, from Al Ain. In a post on X, Storm Centre shared a view of the celestial object as photographed by Tamim Al-Tamimi, a member of the Emirates A...
August 24, 20240534Category: UAE Local News
Tragic Accident In Sharjah: Four Young Men Killed As Vehicle Plunges Off Bridge
Four young men died in a tragic car accident in Sharjah early on Friday morning, according to police.
Three of the passengers, died at the scene due to suffocation as they were unable to open the c...
August 24, 20240631Category: Crime News
Sharjah Introduces New Women-Only Beach To Enhance Privacy And Comfort
A new beach exclusively for women has been announced in Sharjah on the orders of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah.
The 500-metre beach in ...
August 22, 20240411Category: Entertainment
Partial Road Closures Announced For Two Major Roads In Abu Dhabi
A major road in Al Ain is set to be partially closed starting Saturday, August 24, according to AD Mobility.
The partial closure of the right side of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Road will last until F...
August 22, 20240614Category: UAE Local News
US Influencer Jailed In Dubai For Assaulting Police, Officials Confirm
An American social media influencer and his brother have been jailed for three months for assaulting police while intoxicated on a night out in Dubai, officials told AFP on Thursday.
Joseph Lopez, ...
August 22, 20240385Category: Crime News
UAE Implements Flexible Work Hours For Government Employees On First Day Of School
Some government employees have been granted flexible work hours on the first day of school, allowing them to pick up and drop off their children to their campuses. authorities announced on Thursday. T...
August 22, 20240744Category: UAE Local News
UAE Visa Amnesty: Typing Centers Overwhelmed By Overstaying Residents Seeking Help
With only a few days left before the UAE rolls out its two-month visa amnesty scheme from September 1, typing centres are inundated with calls and enquiries from overstaying expats who wish to regular...
August 22, 20240489Category: Visa + Immigration
UAE Firms Unveil Plans To Launch Dirham-Pegged Crypto Coin
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed Phoenix Group and digital asset firm Tether on Wednesday announced a plan to launch a stablecoin pegged to the UAE dirham.
The launch of the coin is aimed at ca...
August 21, 20240565Category: Business
UAE Police Arrest Three Men With Dh23 Million In Fake Lipsticks And Shampoo
Three men were arrested in Ras Al Khaimah as the police raided two warehouses of counterfeit cosmetics and accessories, it was announced on Wednesday. More than 650,000 'branded' lipsticks, sh...
August 21, 20240389Category: Crime News
Four Sentenced To Jail For Part-Time Job Scam On WhatsApp
Four individuals were sentenced to three months in jail in Dubai over a part-time job scam, authorities said on Wednesday. They offered a victim a bogus job and duped her into sending money.
An inv...
August 21, 20240375Category: Crime News
Dh500,000 Fine And 5 Years In Jail: 7 Types Of Online Content Banned In The UAE
Have you ever forwarded a post that turned out to be fake? Or, do you enjoy trolling people sometimes?
In the UAE, you could get penalised for such behaviour. Spreading misinformation, rumours or d...
August 20, 202401070Category: UAE Local News
UAE Gold Prices Slip After Reaching All-Time High Over The Weekend
Gold prices in the UAE slipped Dh1 per gram on the first trading day of the week after hitting an all-time high over the weekend, surpassing Dh300 per gram.
In the UAE, the 24K variant of the yello...
August 19, 20240263Category: Business
UAE Labour Law Update: Hefty Fines Imposed On Firms Hiring Visit Visa Holders
An amendment made to the UAE labour law last week will deter employers from hiring visit visa holders, legal experts have said. Among the offences that will see fines of between Dh100,000 and Dh1 mill...
August 19, 20240688Category: UAE Local News
UAE To Witness 'Blue' Supermoon Tonight: Best Times And Spots To Watch
A ‘blue’ supermoon will rise in the UAE this evening (Monday, August 19) and the spectacle will light up the sky for up to three nights. Supermoon is when a full Moon coincides with its cl...
August 19, 20240622Category: UAE Local News