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UAE Cabinet approves formation of Narcotics Control Council

The Council will combat the menace of drug and explore ways of early detection and strengthening of medical, psychological and rehabilitative treatment mechanisms for the recovered, and their integration into society.

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Employees working for up to 10 hours a day to get 3-day weekend in UAE

The fourth type is the intense working hours according to which the employee works during the official weekly working hours with a maximum of 10 hours...

2 hours ago

Saudi and Oman agree to launch a unified tourist visa

The Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khatib, discussed with the Omani Minister of Tourism and Heritage, Salem Bin Muhammad Al-Mahrooqi, the opening...

2 hours ago

Residents can sponsor their parents in UAE, if they meet these criteria

The government clarified that the resident who wants to obtain a residence visa for his parents must provide a proof of their need for his care and su...

2 hours ago

Prince Harry rubbishes rumours that King Charles is not his father

Harry first senior royal to give evidence in 130 years; stokes a political storm by denouncing the government and the press as at ‘rock bottom’

19 hours ago

Air India sends alternate plane for stranded passengers in Russia

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the aircraft was dispatched for Magadan airport from Mumbai and it would take six hour...

4 hours ago

Two dead, 5 injured in US school graduation shooting

The shooting took place around 5 pm (2100 GMT) outside a theater in the state capital of Richmond, where students from a local high school were celebr...

9 hours ago

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman

The top US diplomat arrived in Saudi Arabia late on Tuesday for a much anticipated visit, his second since becoming America's top diplomat.

6 hours ago

UAE Central Bank cancels registrations of two insurance brokers

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has cancelled the registrations of Seagull Insurance Services Co. and Al Shorafa Insurance Services from the insur...

6 hours ago

Sharjah Taxi carts 1.465m people in Q1 2023

The Sharjah Taxi fleet comprises 750 vehicles of various models and brands to ensure passenger satisfaction, safety and comfort.

4 hours ago

7 missing in flooding caused by Nova Kakhovka dam destruction; Ukraine evacuates thousands

At least seven people have been missing after waters from the destroyed Nova Kakhovka dam flooded nearby areas, Russia's TASS news agency cited the Mo...

9 hours ago

US asks access to detained designer in Pakistan

The State Department said its diplomats have not had access to Khadija Shah, the founder of the luxury fashion brand Elan, who was produced before an ...

10 hours ago

VIDEO: A ‘psychopath’ man throws a cat from the 9th floor of a building in Iraq

The shocking and heartbreaking video of the animal torture by the young psychopath sparked a wave of anger in Iraq.

17 hours ago

    Opinion

    Nova Kakhovka dam breach sparks worry

    The destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam in southern Ukraine along the Dnipro River in the war between Ukraine and Russia has brought in a scary new d...

    20 hours ago

    How do we know when our leaders are too old?

    In politics, as in life, it’s all too easy to write off old people, especially when they are frail or disabled. President Joe Biden’s fall on stage du...

    20 hours ago

    India is an ESB transgression hotspot

    Meena Janardhan

    Seven of eight earth system boundaries (ESBs) that are critical for stability of the planet’s health and survival of species have already been crossed...

    20 hours ago

    Nobel work

    Being human beings — the climax of the creation of the Creator who created this beautiful world — we have a huge responsibility to take care of not on...

    21 hours ago

    How California turned blue and changed American politics

    Bill Clinton was busy filling cabinet positions and shaping his economic agenda when a memo landed from a team of political advisers. Although Clinton...

    23 hours ago

    Musk’s strategy is to flood the zone with nonsense

    In 2018, Steve Bannon, the on-again-off-again strategist and consigliere to former president Donald Trump, notably told Michael Lewis that “The real o...

    23 hours ago

    Recognition for Aussie Indigenous more than tokenism

    A referendum on a constitutional provision to recognise the Indigenous people in Australia seems to be facing rough weather despite it being passed in...

    05 Jun 2023

    Local News

    Employees working for up to 10 hours a day to get 3-day weekend in UAE

    The fourth type is the intense working hours according to which the employee works during the official weekly working hours with a maximum of 10 hours...

    2 hours ago

    Residents can sponsor their parents in UAE, if they meet these criteria

    The government clarified that the resident who wants to obtain a residence visa for his parents must provide a proof of their need for his care and su...

    2 hours ago

    UAE Cabinet approves formation of Narcotics Control Council

    The Council, headed by Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed, will combat the menace of drug and explore ways of early detection and strengthening of medical, psychol...

    2 hours ago

    Sharjah Taxi carts 1.465m people in Q1 2023

    The Sharjah Taxi fleet comprises 750 vehicles of various models and brands to ensure passenger satisfaction, safety and comfort.

    4 hours ago

    UAE Central Bank cancels registrations of two insurance brokers

    The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has cancelled the registrations of Seagull Insurance Services Co. and Al Shorafa Insurance Services from the insur...

    6 hours ago

    Dilemma of working parents in a digital age

    Addressing the multiple challenges of working parenthood, experts from the fields of education and wellbeing revealed some of the practical solutions ...

    12 hours ago

    Gang of 7 defrauds 180 people of $1b in bitcoin business, seizes Dhs320,000 from 5 others

    An Asian gang of 7 people lured victims who planned to invest in trading the digital currency "Bitcoin," and seized Dhs320,000 from 5 people, in addit...

    23 hours ago

    Sheikh Mohammed receives Dubai Housing Programme staff to thank them personally for excellent services

    Sheikh Mohammed said on Twitter, “Today I received the employees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Housing Programme to thank them personally at Zabeel Palac...

    06 Jun 2023

    Sport

    • 19 hours ago

    Karim Benzema signs for Saudi Arabia's Al Ittihad

    Al-Ittihad published a video clip of Benzema signing the contract and raising the club’s shirt, which had 2026 written on it.

    Stage set for Dibba Classic Sports Challenge championship

    The organising committee of the Dibba Classic Sports Challenge championship has completed preliminary arrangements for organizing the body building ch...

    5 minutes ago

    Openers shine as Windies beat UAE, take unassailable lead

    Openers Brandon King and Jonson Charles gave a blistering start to help West Indies set up a 78-run victory over the UAE in the second ODI in Sharjah ...

    an hour ago

    Babar Azam, Chamari Athapaththu lead ICC Player of the Month nominations

    If successful, Babar will become the first player to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award on three separate occasions (April 2021 and March 202...

    an hour ago

    ‘No fear’ of City in Champions League final, says Inter’s Inzaghi

    Simone Inzaghi said Monday that Inter Milan are not scared of Manchester City as he prepares his team for the Champions League final against the mega-...

    19 hours ago

    UAE golfers Skaik and Musharrekh embark on EU Challenge Tour Swing

    In conjunction with the Emirates Golf Federation’s (EGF) agreement with the European Tour Group, the EGF will be taking full advantage of the player e...

    20 hours ago

    Jabeur defeats Pera to reach French Open quarter-finals

    Facing seventh-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia, the unseeded American was broken eight times on Court Philippe Chatrier and lost 6-3, 6-1. Jabeur won 15 ...

    06 Jun 2023

    Chithambaram seals rare back-to-back title wins at Dubai Open Chess Tournament

    A draw in the final round proved enough for Grandmaster (GM) Aravindh Chithambaram of India to become one of only two players to win back-to-back cham...

    05 Jun 2023

    Mansoor crowns Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup champions in Dubai

    His Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, graced the Vice President’s Jiu-Jitsu Cup with h...

    05 Jun 2023

    Lifestyle

    This dog has the world’s longest tongue

    The Labrador/German shepherd mix, from Louisiana, has a tongue that is a whopping 5 inches long, longer than a soft drink can. But the dog has had a v...

    5 hours ago

    Launch of SIP Abacus in UAE: Empowering children worldwide to face future challenges with confidence

    The program is designed for children aged 6 to 12 years, with a focus on enhancing their learning skills and helping them become better learners.

    5 hours ago

    King Charles wraps up visit to beloved Transylvania

    King Charles, an enthusiastic environmentalist, praised Romania for still being "home to many species of flora and fauna.

    6 hours ago

    39% of women believe men calling their ex 'crazy' is a warning sign

    It's a sign of their abrasiveness and dominance, which will later turn out to be pretty bothersome and the cause of your breakup.

    8 hours ago

    Yoga and walking can cut risk of cancer returning and spreading, study finds

    Researchers enrolled over 500 cancer survivors in the study and randomly assigned them to either a group that practiced Yocas or the placebo.

    9 hours ago

    Bohra community hosts Green drive for World Environment Day in UAE

    The Dawoodi Bohra EV Club — featuring Electric Vehicles & Hybrid Vehicles — led a 300+ km green drive across four community centers in Ajman, Sharjah,...

    23 hours ago

    California's honey bees await the famous sunshine

    California's very wet winter gifted the state a spectacular superbloom — an explosion of flowers that delighted hikers and should have been great news...

    06 Jun 2023

    Small-brained ancient human cousins may have buried their dead, according to a surprising study

    Fossil remains of the species - named Homo naledi - were uncovered in underground caves in South Africa a decade ago.

    06 Jun 2023

    Business

    Wisewell hits milestone: Prevents 1 million plastic bottles from landfills, supports water access in Africa

    Since the delivery of the first installation-free Wisewell Model 1 in September 2022, users have now consumed a staggering 500,000 liters of water, ef...

    6 hours ago

    UAE and Egypt agree to develop $10b Africa’s biggest wind farm

    When completed, the wind power plant will produce 47,790 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually, and will contribute to avoiding the emission of 23.8...

    19 hours ago

    MoIAT and EDGE launch Talk 4.0

    The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and EDGE Group have jointly launched Talk 4.0, a new knowledge-exchange initiative to empower...

    06 Jun 2023

    Australia CB warns of more hikes after raising rates to 11-year high

    Australia’s central bank on Tuesday raised interest rates by a quarter-point to an 11-year high, and warned that further tightening may be required to...

    06 Jun 2023

    Khalifa Fund, The Accounter to provide key financial services

    Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Accounter, a UAE-based entity specialising in providing acco...

    06 Jun 2023

    Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy attracts 30 tech startups during Q1

    Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has unveiled details of its key achievements during the fi...

    06 Jun 2023

    Riyadh Air not competing with Etihad or Emirates: CEO

    The launch of a new airline is seen as a showcase for Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan to diversify from oil by fostering new industries that generate ...

    06 Jun 2023

    Apple to sell Vision Pro AR headset for triple Meta’s top-line price

    The headset will test a market crowded with devices that have yet to gain traction with consumers and put it in direct competition with Facebook-owner...

    06 Jun 2023

    Sheikh Hamdan reviews DET’s strategy to achieve goals of Dubai Economic Agenda D33

    Sheikh Hamdan emphasised the importance of promoting closer cooperation between the government and private sectors to strengthen efforts to achieve th...

    06 Jun 2023

    Canadian brand AXL plans to set up electric vehicles plant in UAE

    Ali Eslami said during the launch of prototype SHARX-5, the company's new electric mid-size SUV, in Dubai that the new facility will create new jobs. ...

    05 Jun 2023

    Properties of non-residents in UAE are subject to tax

    The UAE Ministry of Finance on Monday announced the issuance of Cabinet Decision No. 56 of 2023 on a Non-resident person’s Nexus in the UAE for the pu...

    05 Jun 2023

    CBUAE, bank CEOs discuss financial sector support for COP28 in UAE

    Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), held a meeting with CEOs of UAE banks to discuss priorities and future initiat...

    05 Jun 2023

    Air Arabia plans to double its current fleet capacity within next 12 months

    Air Arabia has revealed its plans to double its current fleet capacity within the next 12 months, in a step that aims to support Abu Dhabi’s leisure a...

    05 Jun 2023

    Dubai Chamber members’ exports, re-exports reach Dhs71.7b in Q1

    Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under Dubai Chambers, has announced several achievements in the first quarter of 2023,

    05 Jun 2023

    Most Read

    International Indian Film Academy Awards boosts Indo-UAE relations

    Performances by Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Sukhbir Singh, Palak Muchhal and Iulia Vantur, were presented by Farah Khan and Rajkummar Rao....

    10 hours ago

    Stage set for Dibba Classic Sports Challenge championship

    The organising committee of the Dibba Classic Sports Challenge championship has completed preliminary arrangements for organizing the body building ch...

    5 minutes ago

    Openers shine as Windies beat UAE, take unassailable lead

    Openers Brandon King and Jonson Charles gave a blistering start to help West Indies set up a 78-run victory over the UAE in the second ODI in Sharjah ...

    an hour ago

    Pakistan's ex-PM Imran formally named in 'abetting' top lawyer's drive-by murder in Quetta

    Abdur Razaq, the murdered lawyer, had filed a court petition seeking sedition proceedings against Imran Khan for dissolving his government after the n...

    an hour ago

    Babar Azam, Chamari Athapaththu lead ICC Player of the Month nominations

    If successful, Babar will become the first player to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month award on three separate occasions (April 2021 and March 202...

    an hour ago

    Employees working for up to 10 hours a day to get 3-day weekend in UAE

    The fourth type is the intense working hours according to which the employee works during the official weekly working hours with a maximum of 10 hours per day for 4 working days per week.

    2 hours ago

    Saudi and Oman agree to launch a unified tourist visa

    The Saudi Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khatib, discussed with the Omani Minister of Tourism and Heritage, Salem Bin Muhammad Al-Mahrooqi, the opening several sectors, most notably the tourism, during his visit to the Sultanate of Oman.

    2 hours ago

    Residents can sponsor their parents in UAE, if they meet these criteria

    The government clarified that the resident who wants to obtain a residence visa for his parents must provide a proof of their need for his care and support.

    2 hours ago

    UAE Cabinet approves formation of Narcotics Control Council

    The Council, headed by Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed, will combat the menace of drug and explore ways of early detection and strengthening of medical, psychological and rehabilitative treatment mechanisms for the recovered, and their integration into society.

    2 hours ago

    Air India sends alternate plane for stranded passengers in Russia

    Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said that the aircraft was dispatched for Magadan airport from Mumbai and it would take six hours to reach there.

    4 hours ago

    Sharjah Taxi carts 1.465m people in Q1 2023

    The Sharjah Taxi fleet comprises 750 vehicles of various models and brands to ensure passenger satisfaction, safety and comfort.

    4 hours ago

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    UAE’s Rumailah Farm awarded for innovative approach to sustainable dairy production

    “We’re proud to receive the HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Agricultural Excellence Award, which represents a notable milestone for the company,” Rumailah...

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    How to download Zoom on Huawei smartphone

    To download Zoom Cloud Meetings on a Huawei smartphone, you can use the pre-installed AppGallery, which comes with all Huawei devices.

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