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Mohamed Bin Zayed restructures low-income support programme, offers fuel and housing allowances

The directive of President Sheikh Mohamed embodies his keenness to support low-income Emirati families to ensure family and social stability and provide the citizens with a decent life.

15 hours ago

UAE condemns shooting incident in Denmark

The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in a shopping centre in Copenhagen, which resulted in the death of a number of innocent people.

8 hours ago

Sheikh Sultan financially promotes 450 Sharjah Police non-commissioned officers

This was announced by Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, via the Direct Line Programme broadcast live from Sharjah Radio and TV.

10 hours ago

UAE residents must follow these guidelines for Eid prayers and animal sacrifice

Emphasis on the commitment to wear a mask all the time and follow physical distance between the worshipers of at least 1 metre. Mandatory use of personal or single-use rugs. The entry and exit are supervised by the police, and volunteers to prevent crowding and organise prayer.

12 hours ago

UAE launches online Hajj permit on Al Hosn App

The service aims to facilitate Hajj procedures, save pilgrims’ times and efforts and enhance their confidence in the efficiency and development of national health procedures.

12 hours ago

UAE civil aviation authority launches its new website

The new website provides its users with access to more than 200+ e-services for individuals and organisations, that enhances their journey to complete their transactions seamlessly and without the need to physically visit the GCAA premises.

12 hours ago

Sheikh Sultan receives CEO of Thailand’s National Oil Company in Sharjah

Dr Sheikh Sultan welcomed the company's visit, praising the fruitful cooperation between the company and the Emirate of Sharjah in energy projects and investments.

13 hours ago

UAE reports 1,764 new coronaviurs cases in 24 hours

The Ministry stressed in a statement on Monday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

16 hours ago

Deforestation, air and water pollution linked to COVID-19, says BEEAH

The study highlighted the fact that poor air quality can lead to a decreased immune response, impact lung function, and further enable the spread of viruses.

18 hours ago

UAE President issues Federal Decree renaming Ministry of Presidential Affairs

The phrase "Presidential Affairs" will be replaced with "Presidential Court", provided the responsibilities, tasks and roles remain the same as stated in the aforementioned Federal Decree-Law.

18 hours ago

Saint Kitts national Safwan Abdulkader Nizameddin wins Dhs15 million in Big Ticket raffle draw

Safwan Abdulkader Nizameddin is a resident of the emirate of Abu Dhabi, who purchased the ticket 011830.

04 Jul 2022

Sharjah International Airport provides quality services to Hajj pilgrims

Passengers expressed their gratitude to Sharjah Airport for the seamless procedures that enabled pilgrims to speed up travel processes, locate their designated gates with ease, as well as receive quality assistance services.

03 Jul 2022

Dubai to give golden visas to best performing students in September

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, approved a new reward system for Dubai's best high school students.

03 Jul 2022

Taxi fare in Sharjah up by Dhs4, a ride will cost at least Dhs17.5-19.5

Currently, with the increase in fuel prices, the taximeter starts from Dhs7 during the time between 8:00am and 10:00pm with a minimum fare of Dhs17.5, and during the time between 10:00pm and 6:00am, starts from Dhs9 with a minimum fare of Dhs19.5.

03 Jul 2022

‘Your safety is priority:’ Ministry launches health awareness campaign for UAE Hajj pilgrims

MoHAP has launched a digital awareness-raising campaign on its social media platforms to outline all health instructions and precautions that pilgrims need to be taken before and during travel to perform Hajj.

03 Jul 2022

Dubai Police find a decayed body, solve murder mystery within an hour

"The Dubai Police received a report that a decayed body of a man had been found in an apartment located in Al Qusais area at about 5:00 am," Colonel Makki Salman Ahmed Salman, Director of the Crime Scene Section, said.

03 Jul 2022

UAE residents rethink summer travel plans as airfares shoot up

Air travel from UAE to India is skyrocketing and is certain to create a big hole in travellers’ pockets.As schools close for summer vacations and Eid Al Adha is around the corner airlines have increased the fare by almost around 50%.

03 Jul 2022

VIDEO: UAE astronaut Saleh Al Ameri leaves isolation pod after completing mission that lasted 8 months

Saleh Al Ameri said, “I am proud of the mission's success, and I am proud to present this achievement to our wise leadership.”

03 Jul 2022

UAE sees 1,812 new coronavirus cases, 2 deaths in 24 hours

The Ministry stressed in a statement on Sunday that its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and carry out the necessary treatment.

03 Jul 2022

UAE leaders condole with Iranian president over quake victims

Sheikh Mohamed expressed his sympathies and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

03 Jul 2022

Sharjah Govt Communication Award accepts applications until July 22

The 16 categories of the region’s leading award in government communication span diverse geographies and themes.

03 Jul 2022

Tesla Model 3 to join Dubai Taxi fleet on trial basis

The trial operation aims to verify the efficiency of the vehicle when deployed on the taxi fleet in the emirate.

03 Jul 2022

UAE sends three planes carrying aid to quake-hit Afghanistan

The UAE has sent three planes carrying a 1,000 sqm field hospital, which includes 75 beds and two operating rooms equipped with the latest medical supplies and devices, to offer relief to earthquake victims in Afghanistan.

03 Jul 2022

VIDEO: NAMA event brings female managers together from across Sharjah

On June 30, the Sharjah-based NAMA Women Advancement brought together female managers of Sharjah to network and contribute to each other's progress in line with its mission to promote women's empowerment, and to inspire women across the emirates to unify and stand as one.

02 Jul 2022

Direct flights between Dubai and Bhubaneswar likely soon

Nearly one lakh people from the state live in the United Arab Emirates. The Odia expats have been long seeking a service of this kind to their state.

02 Jul 2022

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