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UAE helps Interpol nab 286 human traffickers and rescue 430 victims

For the whole operation Interpol had set up three Operational Coordination Units in Panama, Sudan and the UAE to support participating countries.

18 hours ago

New chancellor appointed at American University of Sharjah

The Sharjah Ruler said that the new chancellor was identified after an extensive international search.

18 minutes ago

Sheikh Mohammed reveals his passion for horses in his new Tiktok video

Mohammed speaks about the relationship and similarities that unites them. He says that horses are free like his hair and he understands without words and able to understand feelings of horses.

an hour ago

Plays written by Sultan translated into Russian

Al Qasimi Publications (AQP) has released a collection of plays written by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, translated into the ancient Russian language.

12 hours ago

New generations show ample interest in preserving nature

The trashing away of the mindset and practice of the manufacture, distribution and use of unsafe food packages is everyone’s responsibility. For one, everyone is a consumer and the solution to the enormous global problem brought about by these items that deteriorate not only one’s health and the entire biodiversity, starts with one’s self.

12 hours ago

20,000 vehicles ascended Jebel Jais during Eid holiday

Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Hammadi, Director General of the PSD, said, “The increasing turnout of visitors to Jebel Jais throughout the year motivates us to continue developing the services provided by raising the efficiency of the infrastructure for all the rest areas, in terms of illumination, restaurants and others.”

12 hours ago

Private university offers discount on tuition fees for vaccinated students in UAE

The higher education institution acknowledges and supports its efforts by granting a bursary worth up to Dhs15,000. Ranging from undergraduate programmes to doctorate, vaccinated individuals can simply present their vaccine card to avail this offer.

13 hours ago

Emirati man guns down mother and two brothers in Al Ain, arrested

A relative of the victims said that the killer had a criminal record and was sentenced to 10 years in jail in a drug case, adding that he was released 4 months ago under a general amnesty.

13 hours ago

Man breaks into a villa to steal valuables, flees after hearing a knock at the door in Dubai

Details date back to earlier, when the police received a tip off from the owner of the villa stating that his villa had been robbed while he was abroad.

15 hours ago

Dubai plans driverless ropeway transportation system

The proposed system will have self-propelled cabins moving over ropes at speeds up to 45 km per hour. The system will use a minimalist infrastructure and will be easy to integrate with the least possible footprint.

17 hours ago

Etihad may resume flights from India after Aug.2

The Abu Dhabi-based airline Etihad Airways has extended its flight suspension from India until Aug.2.Etihad Help desk made the statement on Twitter.

19 hours ago

UAE sees 1,549 new coronavirus cases, 7 deaths in 24 hours

MoHAP expressed its sincere condolences to the family of the deceased and wished COVID-19 patients a speedy and full recovery. It called on all members of the society to cooperate with health authorities.

20 hours ago

50 Years of ADFD: Over Dhs150b development funding and investments in 97 countries

Since its establishment in 1971, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has been playing a leading role in translating into reality the UAE’s vision to strengthen the economies of developing countries, as well as supporting the national economy and enhancing its competitiveness at the global level.

22 hours ago

Abu Dhabi Civil Defence teams douse fire in Musaffah electronics warehouse

Investigations are still underway to find out the circumstances and causes of the accident.

23 hours ago

Court upholds verdict, fines four Asians Dhs985,000 for robbing an apartment in Dubai

The case dates back to February 2020, when an Asian woman reported that she had been assaulted, before being robbed of Dhs985,000 from an iron safe inside her flat.

26 Jul 2021

UAE resident presumed dead in plane crash resurfaces after 45 years in India

In October 1976, a South Indian star, Rani Chandra, and others had gone to the UAE to take part in one such event. While flying back from Abu Dhabi to Madras, via Bombay, Thangal decided not to go with the troupe.

25 Jul 2021

Pak consulate mulls toll-free number to improve services

The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai and Northern Emirates has announced that they were planning to get a toll-free number to add to its recently installed ‘multi-telephone-line calling centre’ with the aim of serving the community more professionally.

25 Jul 2021

VIDEO: Sharjah beaches to provide wheelchairs for elderly and people of determination

Sharjah has announced the provision of special wheelchairs at all beaches in the Emirate to help the people of determination and the elderly.

25 Jul 2021

Accountant told to pay Dhs788,000 to employer after embezzling the company in Abu Dhabi

The court records indicate that a lawsuit was filed by the company’s director, in which she demanded that the employee must pay an amount of Dhs738,000 that he embezzled, as well as compensate for the material and moral damages with an amount of Dhs2.5 million.

25 Jul 2021

Speeding, tailgating behind majority of accidents in Dubai during Eid Al Adha holidays

The Dubai Police have revealed that tailgating and overspeeding were the main causes behind the accidents reported during Eid Al Adha holidays.

25 Jul 2021

Don’t fall for fake adverts on sale of pets, Abu Dhabi warns residents

Police say that fraudsters are using social media sites and some buy and sell applications to dupe people by offering to ship the animals from outside the UAE.

25 Jul 2021

UAE reports 1,528 new coronavirus cases, 4 deaths in 24 hours

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 232,307 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of recorded cases in the UAE to 671,636.

25 Jul 2021

Fragrance honours Sultan Qaboos of Oman

The new fragrance, Qaboos Al-Salam, is a new Omani product with distinctive features and scent that is wholly made by Omanis.

25 Jul 2021

UAE leaders condole Chinese President over flood victims

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on the victims of the floods in Henan province due to heavy rains.

25 Jul 2021

Women’s role in building world equally significant

Women are already nation builders and sound investments towards education are an encouragement and would further catapult their contributions to what the world ought to be – livable at the least – and progressive.

24 Jul 2021

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