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VIDEO: Heavy rain across UAE thickens winter mood

Rain was witnessed in Jebel Ali in the Emirate of Dubai and on Al Madam in the Emirate of Sharjah. Dibba Al-Fujairah, and Khorfakkan also experienced moderate rain.

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UAE is role model of tolerance, coexistence, peace: Pope Francis

The UAE represents a meeting place among various civilisations and cultures, says Head of the Catholic Church.

18 hours ago

No housing loans repayment for financially distressed citizens

Citizens whose monthly income is below Dhs15,000 and families of deceased citizens exempted from repaying the remainder of housing loans to the Sheikh...

16 hours ago

VIDEO: Dubai Police unfurl record 2,020 metres long UAE flag

Five thousands people from 58 nationalities raised the flag, breaking the record for being the largest number of people holding one flag.

14 hours ago

Indian rape victim dies in hospital after being set ablaze

A 23-year-old rape victim set on fire by a gang of men, which included her alleged rapist, has died in a New Delhi hospital, the doctor treating her s...

07 Dec 2019

Girl kidnapped in Karachi returns home, kidnappers still at large

Dua had been kidnapped from Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority last week by armed persons.

18 hours ago

Omani student stabbed to death in London

The Omani Embassy confirmed the death of a 26-year-old Omani student in London on Friday.

22 hours ago

A thousand memes, it launched: Baby Yoda breaks internet

Baby Yoda may stand only a few inches tall, communicating with high-pitched squeaks and mischievous gestures, but the adorable green creature has loom...

07 Dec 2019

VIDEO: Al Majaz Amphitheatre comes alive with music

Tarabband swept the audience off their feet with a cross-cultural musical experience played on Western instruments with a strong element of percussion

06 Dec 2019

    Opinion

    Global resurgence of measles cause for worry

    Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, as devastating outbreaks of the viral disease hit every region ...

    14 hours ago

    Social media is also the magnifier of disparity

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    14 hours ago

    Why the laughter at Trump at the NATO meet wasn’t funny

    Trudy Rubin

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    14 hours ago

    Fall of Berlin Wall once gave S Korea hope, but...

    Office workers, delivery boys and teenagers in school uniforms hurried through the rain, past the battered concrete slab without giving it a second gl...

    14 hours ago

    Are the endless wars corrupting the American military and distracting it from bigger global threats?

    Secretary of the Navy Richard Spencer was fired last month, a consequence of President Donald Trump’s foolish decision to pardon three servicemen who ...

    14 hours ago

    Nature and trees are silent providers and we have forgotten them

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    23 hours ago

    Brexit will destabilise Europe, historians fear

    Arguably the most important aspect of this general election’s ongoing debate on Brexit is being almost completely ignored, according to new research. ...

    06 Dec 2019

    Local News

    VIDEO: Heavy rain across UAE thickens winter mood

    Rain was witnessed in Jebel Ali in the Emirate of Dubai and on Al Madam in the Emirate of Sharjah. Dibba Al-Fujairah,Khorfakkan also experienced moder...

    9 hours ago

    WEEGS focuses on key role for empowering women

    Under the theme, ‘Drivers of Change’, the second edition of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) will address the significance of le...

    11 hours ago

    VIDEO: 20th Youlah kicks off in Global Village

    The 20th edition of the traditional event, Fazza Championship for Youlah, has kicked off at the Meydan Fort in Global Village.

    12 hours ago

    Dubai Cares, port operator help UAQ school

    Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, hosted on Saturday the last edition of Volunteer Emirates 2019, in support of ...

    12 hours ago

    Sport

    • 12 hours ago

    VIDEO: Liverpool seal Christmas No.1 spot as Tottenham run riot

    Rampant Liverpool beat Bournemouth 3-0 to lock down the Christmas number one spot ahead of Saturday’s Manchester derby as Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham bl...

    Bayern down to sixth after loss at Gladbach; Leipzig defeat Hoffenheim

    Bayern Munich dropped to sixth after Ramy Bensebaini’s injury time penalty fired Bundesliga leaders Borussia Moenchengladbach to a 2-1 win over the re...

    12 hours ago

    Inter held by Roma after racism storm as Atlanta win

    Inter Milan were held to a goalless draw by Roma at the San Siro on Friday. Antonio Conte’s side have a two-point advantage on Juventus. The match in ...

    13 hours ago

    Benzema delivers again as Real beat Espanyol; Atletico held

    Karim Benzema stepped up to lead Real Madrid’s charge against Espanyol in the absence of Eden Hazard and Gareth Bale on Saturday. Benzema smashed one ...

    13 hours ago

    SA men lift Dubai Sevens crown; NZ retain eves title

    Blitzbokke flyer Rosko Specman helped South Africa to a 15-0 victory over New Zealand on Saturday to win the opening leg of the World rugby Sevens Ser...

    13 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    Brushing teeth three times a day could reduce risk of heart failure: Study

    A new study has claimed that brushing your teeth more than twice a day could reduce your risk of suffering heart failure by more than 10 per cent.

    22 minutes ago

    How to make rice pudding

    Rice pudding is one of those foods that every region makes differently and it’s a really important food because its soft texture means it’s used by ma...

    39 minutes ago

    The wacky, big-money world of pet influencers

    Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, Boo the Pomeranian and Doug the Pug are just some of the internet's star animals, who do everything from support worthy causes to...

    an hour ago

    Women bikers blaze a feminist trail at India Bike Week

    "In a country where being a woman itself is a challenge, biking is just another challenge which women should not back out from," says 24-year-old Anam...

    21 hours ago

    US flu season arrives early, driven by an unexpected virus

    An early barrage of illness in the South has begun to spread more broadly, and there’s a decent chance Flu season could peak much earlier than normal,...

    23 hours ago

    Spaghetti and meatballs recipe even better the second day

    Tasty, light meatballs in a rich pasta sauce are an American favorite. The meatballs in this recipe are made with bread soaked in water and squeezed d...

    07 Dec 2019

    How this busy mom developed her own dance fitness program

    The class is Boom Shake Fitness, and it was trademarked in 2016 by Columbia resident Toni White, president of Aspiring Motivations, Inc.

    07 Dec 2019

    Fashionable feathers: Italian designer's life in plumes

    Feathers have adorned the most glamorous of fashionistas throughout history, from Marie Antoinette to Lady Gaga, and one Italian octogenarian continue...

    07 Dec 2019

    Business

    China’s forex reserves ease to $3.096 trillion in November

    China’s foreign exchange reserves fell $9 billion in November to $3.096 trillion, central bank data showed on Saturday, as Washington and Beijing rema...

    15 hours ago

    Spanish firm expands in Dubai

    Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA) the regulatory body for Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO) an integrated free zone technology park, and Finsa, a Spanish i...

    15 hours ago

    Sharjah Expo plays key role in organising economic events

    Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) reviewed the Centre’s prominent economic events. The Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) highlighted its remarkable participation wit...

    15 hours ago

    ADFD contributes $52 million for airport project in Maldives

    Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for economic development aid, has commended the opening of a major infrastructure p...

    16 hours ago

    ADB approves $1 billion to Pakistan to strengthen public finances

    The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved $1 billion in immediate budget support to Pakistan to shore up the country’s public finances and help streng...

    17 hours ago

    India IT services and business market to hit $13.3 billion this year

    India IT services and business market is likely to grow annually by 6.9 per cent to hit $13.3 billion by the end of this year, an IDC report said on W...

    17 hours ago

    Japan households cut spending as sales tax and typhoon hit

    Japanese households cut their spending for the first time in almost a year in October as a sales tax hike prompted consumers to rein in expenses and n...

    17 hours ago

    Maruti Suzuki recalls 63,493 units

    Maruti Suzuki announced to recall 63,493 units of ‘petrol smart hybrid’ variants of Ciaz, Ertiga and XL6 models due to a likely issue with their motor...

    17 hours ago

    German industry slump revives worries about economic growth

    Germany’s industrial output unexpectedly dropped in October, reviving worries about its economic growth outlook as its manufacturing backbone takes a ...

    18 hours ago

    Opec nations, Russia agree to cut oil production to lift prices

    The Opec oil-producing countries and ally Russia said on Friday they have agreed to cut their crude production by an extra 500,000 barrels a day as th...

    06 Dec 2019

    Unique projects go on display as Pakistan Property Show begins

    Pakistan’s largest real estate portal, Zameen.com, successfully kicked off the third edition of its annual Pakistan Property Show (PPS) in Dubai on Fr...

    06 Dec 2019

    Abu Dhabi, Dubai get 15.88 million overnight tourists

    The total number of international tourist arrivals to Dubai and Abu Dhabi increased to 15.88 million during the first nine months of the year, as comp...

    06 Dec 2019

    Retail sector one of the key pillars for growth of the UAE economy

    WTS Dhruva Consultants, a boutique tax advisory firm and FTA registered Tax Agent with presence in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, has published an...

    06 Dec 2019

    Expo 2020 will boost realty sector

    Dubai real estate market is growing and the Expo 2020 Dubai will give a new boost to property market, said Walid Al Zarouni, Chairman of ‘W Capital R...

    06 Dec 2019

    Most Read

    Why “Frozen 2” does not live up to the hype

    Even though “Frozen 2” is packed with a lot of action, sisterly love and power anthems, the sequel lacks a strong storyline and fails to capture the m...

    07 Dec 2019

    Brushing teeth three times a day could reduce risk of heart failure: Study

    A new study has claimed that brushing your teeth more than twice a day could reduce your risk of suffering heart failure by more than 10 per cent.

    22 minutes ago

    How to make rice pudding

    Rice pudding is one of those foods that every region makes differently and it’s a really important food because its soft texture means it’s used by ma...

    39 minutes ago

    The wacky, big-money world of pet influencers

    Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, Boo the Pomeranian and Doug the Pug are just some of the internet's star animals, who do everything from support worthy causes to...

    an hour ago

    Man eats $120,000 piece of art: a banana taped to the wall

    A performance artist shook up the crowd at the Art Basel show in Miami Beach on Saturday when he grabbed a banana that had been duct-taped to a galler...

    an hour ago

    At 50, 'Sesame Street' still going strong

    Generations of children around the world have grown up learning their ABCs and 123s from the lovable muppets on "Sesame Street," and as the pioneering television program turns 50, it's as popular as ever.

    an hour ago

    VIDEO: Heavy rain across UAE thickens winter mood

    Rain was witnessed in Jebel Ali in the Emirate of Dubai and on Al Madam in the Emirate of Sharjah. Dibba Al-Fujairah,Khorfakkan also experienced moderate rain.

    9 hours ago

    WEEGS focuses on key role for empowering women

    Under the theme, ‘Drivers of Change’, the second edition of the Women’s Economic Empowerment Global Summit (WEEGS) will address the significance of legislation in accelerating women’s empowerment and gender equity in the private sector.

    11 hours ago

    VIDEO: 20th Youlah kicks off in Global Village

    The 20th edition of the traditional event, Fazza Championship for Youlah, has kicked off at the Meydan Fort in Global Village.

    12 hours ago

    Dubai Cares, port operator help UAQ school

    Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, hosted on Saturday the last edition of Volunteer Emirates 2019, in support of Umm Al Qura School in Um Al Quwain. This edition, which was sponsored by DP World, witnessed a participation of 200 volunteers who helped in the renovation of the school to enrich the learning environment for1,200 students.

    12 hours ago

    7 of 10 Filipinos fear rise of Chinese workers

    Seven out of 10 Filipinos, or 70 percent, have expressed alarm and fear over the increasing number of Chinese workers who pose not only a threat to their employment opportunities but also endanger the country’s security, according to just released findings of a private pollster.

    12 hours ago