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VIDEO: UAE reports 375 new coronavirus cases, a death

The health ministry announced the death of one person who tested positive for COVID-19, due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 335.

14 hours ago

Big Heart Foundation launches $1.6m projects for refugees

Continuing its empowering work to shape a more humane, just, and inclusive future for forcibly displaced populations worldwide, The Big Heart Foundati...

16 hours ago

Saudi boy dies after COVID-19 swab test stick breaks inside his nose

The medical officer decided to do a swab test to confirm that the child was not COVID-19 positive.

19 hours ago

VIDEO: Multi-time Guinness World Records titleholder secures another one in front of Hibs Temple in Egypt

It took Mahmoud Mohamed Ayoub 30 seconds in front of the renowned Hibs Temple in Elkharga, Egypt to complete 56 step-ups on a training bench.

5 hours ago

100% of Sharjah government staff to return to work from July 19

All departments and institutions should be ready to welcome back their employees as of next Sunday. The circular states that the exception of applies ...

20 hours ago

VIDEO: Ruptured pipeline in Egypt causes massive blaze, injuring 12

Egypt’s Health Ministry said 12 people suffering burns and smoke inhalation were rushed to a hospital for treatment, and all hospitals near the site w...

15 hours ago

Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar reveals how painting helps her calm her mind

Actress and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, has revealed that painting has been one of the earliest passions in her life. Manushi took to Instagra...

7 hours ago

Singer Katy Perry to perform at the digital festival ‘Tomorrowland Around The World’

Singer Katy Perry is set to perform at the digital festival Tomorrowland Around The World, which will take place between July 25 and 26.

6 hours ago

Ekta Kapoor to Sushant: We'll make a wish when we see a shooting star and know it's you

Ekta Kapoor shared an emotional note for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput on Tuesday. Sushant passed away on June 14, exactly a month ago.

6 hours ago

Chilean police train dogs to sniff out COVID-19

Police in Chile are training dogs to detect people that may be infected with the novel coronavirus by sniffing their sweat.

6 hours ago

Humanoid robot clerk helps to cut red tape in Russia

The robot has been designed to look like an average Russian woman, the company behind the project said. Its facial features were generated by artifici...

7 hours ago

Lockdown computer gaming helps fuel rise in UK inflation

Consumer price inflation increased to 0.6% in June from 0.5% in May, the Office for National Statistics said.

4 hours ago

    Opinion

    Hope Probe carries UAE’s hopes

    The United Arab Emirates will soon be stepping into a new realm of exploration, inspiring the youth in this region to realise dreams hitherto unimagin...

    12 Jul 2020

    Ending hunger now stronger challenge

    This year’s major UN food security update highlights over the past five years tens of millions of people have joined the ranks of the chronically unde...

    19 hours ago

    Presidential mask!

    The Presidential mask has finally appeared — he doesn’t look like the Lone Ranger! The use of the Presidential seal on the side of the mask is amusing...

    19 hours ago

    Indian tiger survey sets a Guinness record

    Meena Janardhan

    India enters the Guinness World Records for the world’s largest camera trap wildlife survey. The All India Tiger Estimation 2018, released last year, ...

    19 hours ago

    While lockdown has seen a drop in overall crime, there are still some areas of real concern behind the numbers

    For the last four months our focus has been on tackling the devastating impact of COVID-19. Life as we know it has changed dramatically as we’ve all m...

    19 hours ago

    Dubey’s ‘encounter’ reflects rottenness of the system

    The manner of Vikas Dubey’s murder (encounter) would cause Joey the child in awe of Shane played by Alan Ladd to scream: “That’s not fair — I hate you...

    19 hours ago

    COVID-19: A testing time for school children

    Deep budget cuts to education and rising poverty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic could force at least 9.7 million children out of school forever by th...

    13 Jul 2020

    Local News

    Zero COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours: Sheikh Mohamed

    His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, praised the efforts o...

    an hour ago

    School principal in Ajman wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion

    An Indian school principal in Ajman became the latest winner of $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held...

    2 hours ago

    Dubai Health Authority receives more than 1.1 million calls since the beginning of the pandemic

    Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA) Contact Centre received 1,112,621 calls, out of which, 401,633 were related to COVID-19, since the beginning of the pan...

    3 hours ago

    UAE postpones launch of Hope Probe again

    The United Arab Emirates has postponed the launch of its mission to Mars for a second time due to weather conditions at the launch site in Japan, the ...

    5 hours ago

    VIDEO: UAE reports 375 new coronavirus cases, a death

    The health ministry announced the death of one person who tested positive for COVID-19, due to complications. This brings the total death toll to 335.

    14 hours ago

    Big Heart Foundation launches $1.6m projects for refugees

    Continuing its empowering work to shape a more humane, just, and inclusive future for forcibly displaced populations worldwide, The Big Heart Foundati...

    16 hours ago

    25 students join media training programme

    Sharjah Press Club, a subsidiary of Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has launched the second edition of the Ithmar media training programme, wh...

    16 hours ago

    UAQ Police search for missing Emirati

    The Umm Al Quwain Police are calling on the public to help them find an Emirati man who has been missing since 17 May, 2020.

    16 hours ago

    Sport

    • an hour ago

    Mansoor hails Dubai sports sector’s resilience, reviews post COVID-19 plans

    Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has praised the resilience of Dubai’s innovative sports sector as...

    Bangladesh all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza recovers from coronavirus

    Mortaza released a statement on his Facebook page on Tuesday and said: "I heard the results of the test this evening, which is negative."

    38 minutes ago

    Lampard puts points before quality as Chelsea win ugly

    The victory at Stamford Bridge over already-relegated opposition consolidated Chelsea’s third place in the Premier League as they bid for a top-four f...

    44 minutes ago

    England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win

    Star batsman Root missed England's four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket's return from lockdown last week after attending the bir...

    an hour ago

    I want to be like (batsman) Babar bhai: 8-year-old Lahore fan Samiya

    In a bit to lessen the distance between players and fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board organised a video-conference call between champion batsman Babar ...

    2 hours ago

    Lifestyle

    Melting glaciers in the French Alps reveal Indian newspapers from 1966 plane crash

    The Mont Blanc glacier melt has exposed newspaper editions that are thought to have been onboard an Air India Boeing 707, which crashed in the Bossons...

    4 hours ago

    VIDEO: Multi-time Guinness World Records titleholder secures another one in front of Hibs Temple in Egypt

    It took Mahmoud Mohamed Ayoub 30 seconds in front of the renowned Hibs Temple in Elkharga, Egypt to complete 56 step-ups on a training bench.

    5 hours ago

    Eight ways to be better this year

    With only five months left in this year, here’s how you can try and make the most of your life.

    6 hours ago

    Former Miss World Manushi Chhillar reveals how painting helps her calm her mind

    Actress and former Miss World Manushi Chhillar, has revealed that painting has been one of the earliest passions in her life. Manushi took to Instagra...

    7 hours ago

    Humanoid robot clerk helps to cut red tape in Russia

    The robot has been designed to look like an average Russian woman, the company behind the project said. Its facial features were generated by artifici...

    7 hours ago

    Flavourful salad perfect for a hot summer night

    It’s a flavorful salad that is easy to put together. The only cooking is to toast the walnuts to enhance their flavor. So, it’s perfect for a hot summ...

    14 Jul 2020

    Kenya wildlife reserves threatened as tourists stay away amid pandemic

    In the majestic plains of the Maasai Mara, the coronavirus pandemic spells economic disaster for locals who earn a living from tourists coming to see ...

    14 Jul 2020

    Safety tips for exercise in hot weather

    Pay attention to weather forecasts and heat alerts. Know what the temperature is expected to be for the duration of your planned outdoor activity.

    14 Jul 2020

    Business

    Europe's shift to electric cars picks up despite recession

    As sales of internal combustion cars have fallen, demand for battery-only cars and hybrids that combine electric motors with conventional engines has ...

    an hour ago

    Google to buy $4.5 billion stake in digital unit of India’s Reliance: Ambani

    Major players including Facebook, Intel and others have already ploughed some $15 billion into Jio Platforms this year, as Ambani — India's richest ma...

    2 hours ago

    Apple wins fight against $15 billion EU tax order

    In its order four years ago, the European Commission said Apple benefited from illegal state aid via two Irish tax rulings that artificially reduced i...

    2 hours ago

    Sharjah Municipality stops dealing with cash from July 15

    The move to stop dealing with cash comes as part of the municipality’s efforts to constantly upgrade its work system and provide best services to its ...

    3 hours ago

    OPEC+ meets to decide on oil cuts easing

    The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies, known as OPEC+, have been cutting output since May by 9.7 million barrels per day, o...

    3 hours ago

    Gold steadies above $1,800 on rising virus fears, US-China tensions

    Spot gold was up 0.1% at $1,808.85 per ounce by 0453 GMT. US gold futures eased 0.2% to $1,808.90.

    4 hours ago

    Lockdown computer gaming helps fuel rise in UK inflation

    Consumer price inflation increased to 0.6% in June from 0.5% in May, the Office for National Statistics said.

    4 hours ago

    Japan shares hit 5-week high on vaccine, economic growth hopes

    The Nikkei index settled 1.59% higher at 22,945.50 after hitting its highest level since June 10, with industrial and consumer discretional shares lea...

    5 hours ago

    Sharjah hires banks for 30-year Formosa bonds to tap investors

    Sharjah, the third-largest emirate of the United Arab Emirates, has hired banks to arrange the issuance of US dollar-denominated 30-year Formosa bonds...

    19 hours ago

    UK to purge Huawei from 5G by end of 2027

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered Huawei equipment to be purged completely from Britain’s 5G network by the end of 2027, risking the ire of China b...

    19 hours ago

    Tata to boost businesses in Africa

    Tata International Limited (TIL) has completed the first tranche of a receivables securitisation transaction for $48 million in order to support their...

    19 hours ago

    South Korea proposes to spend $94.6 billion on green projects

    South Korea outlined a plan on Tuesday to spend 114.1 trillion won ($94.6 billion) on a “New Deal” to create jobs and help the economy recover from th...

    20 hours ago

    Pandemic puts Singapore into recession as economy wobbles

    Singapore’s trade-reliant economy plunged into recession in the second quarter with a record contraction, signalling a rough first half globally and a...

    20 hours ago

    Tadawul to set off derivatives trading from next month

    The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) said on Tuesday trading in the kingdom’s first exchange-traded derivatives product would start on Aug.30, part of m...

    20 hours ago

    Most Read

    VIDEO: 'Glee’ star Naya Rivera saved son before drowning

    'She must have mustered enough energy to get her son back on the boat, but not enough to save herself,' Ventura County Sheriff Bill Ayub said at a new...

    15 hours ago

    Bangladesh all-rounder Mashrafe Mortaza recovers from coronavirus

    Mortaza released a statement on his Facebook page on Tuesday and said: "I heard the results of the test this evening, which is negative."

    38 minutes ago

    Lampard puts points before quality as Chelsea win ugly

    The victory at Stamford Bridge over already-relegated opposition consolidated Chelsea’s third place in the Premier League as they bid for a top-four f...

    44 minutes ago

    England captain Root returns as West Indies eye series win

    Star batsman Root missed England's four-wicket defeat at Southampton in international cricket's return from lockdown last week after attending the bir...

    an hour ago

    Mansoor hails Dubai sports sector’s resilience, reviews post COVID-19 plans

    Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council, has praised the resilience of Dubai’s innovative sports sector as...

    an hour ago

    Europe's shift to electric cars picks up despite recession

    As sales of internal combustion cars have fallen, demand for battery-only cars and hybrids that combine electric motors with conventional engines has been stable or even increased, recent statistics show.

    an hour ago

    Zero COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours: Sheikh Mohamed

    His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, praised the efforts of the UAE’s frontline workers after zero coronavirus deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

    an hour ago

    More white people die at the hands of police, says Donald Trump

    The president’s comments were made as the US continues to flounder in its fight against Covid-19. A total of 67,417 new cases were reported on Tuesday, the country's highest single-day jump in cases since the pandemic began.

    an hour ago

    I want to be like (batsman) Babar bhai: 8-year-old Lahore fan Samiya

    In a bit to lessen the distance between players and fans, the Pakistan Cricket Board organised a video-conference call between champion batsman Babar Azam, who is in England with the Pakistan men's national cricket team, and his eight-year-old fan in Lahore, Samiya Afsar.

    2 hours ago

    School principal in Ajman wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion

    An Indian school principal in Ajman became the latest winner of $1 million in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw held on Wednesday in Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport.

    2 hours ago

    Recession looms after Kashmir's carpet industry faces decline

    The iconic carpet industry of Kashmir, considered at par with the famed Iranian ones, is facing a sharp decline forcing most carpet weavers to take up odd jobs for earning their livelihood.

    2 hours ago