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DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum on Tuesday launched the UAEU Science and Innovation Park at the UAEU campus in Al Ain. Sheikh Mohammed unveiled the plaque of the UAE Science and Innovation Park, a-first-of-its-kind research hub and student innovation incubator in the region and worldwide. Following the launch, Sheikh Mohammed inspected

Mohammed to honour Emirati pioneers

DUBAI: Vice President and Prime Minster of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum will honour 45 Emirati pioneers and distinguished entities, taking part in the “Year of Reading,” at the 3rd edition of UAE Pioneers Award 2016, which will be held on Nov.28, 2016. The Award celebrates the pioneers’ important contributions to the nation in the various fields at a grandiose national ceremony

Sharjah project to study impact of films, TV

SHARJAH: Sharjah Press Club, an arm of the Sharjah Media Centre, has launched an innovative project to study the impact of films and TV news on human mind as well as to make people aware of what they watch. The project, called ‘Cinema News’, is a social experiment, where the organizers are recording people’s reaction to various aspects of films and news to study the impact of words and emotions on the viewers. At the same time,

Abu Dhabi-Dubai road to be ready by 2017

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, said the 62km-long Abu Dhabi- Dubai highway would be ready by next year. The project, being executed by Musanada in co-operation with the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport, is one of the most important land transport initiatives in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. The road is one of the strategic projects that will contribute to achieving the objectives of Abu Dhabi

Dhs10 fees on transactions soon

SHARJAH: As of Jan.1, 2017, Sharjah government entities will impose Dhs10 fees on government transactions to enhance the participation of individuals and community organisations in boosting scientific research. The resolution was approved by the Sharjah Executive Council in its meeting on Tuesday, presided by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. The resolution exempted

Businessman swindles Dhs240,000 car

DUBAI: A businessman who posed as a royal’s employee and swindled a Dhs240,000 vehicle was referred to the Dubai Criminal Court on Tuesday. The Asian man and a fugitive cohort forged a Dhs240,000 cheque. The Asian man presented it to the victim and swindled her Nissan Patrol. He counterfeited a driving licence. He posed as the licence’s owner and presented it to the transport authority to illicitly obtain a vehicle exportation

IN A LEAGUE OF HIS OWN

Dr Abdullah Omran Taryam, who passed away in Sharjah on Thursday at 66, was a national symbol who played a key role in the formation of the United Arab Emirates. He was Minister for Education and Justice Minister in the Cabinet of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Dr Abdullah as Chairman of Dar Al Khaleej revolutionised the dynamics of the media in the UAE.