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Omani man hit in the head with glass bottle thrown from JBR highrise dies of injuries

An Omani national, Soliman Bin Ibrahim Al Beloushi, died on Saturday of a serious injury he sustained after a bottle fell on his head and pierced his skull while he was having dinner with a friend in a restaurant in the JBR area in Dubai.

16 hours ago

Public schools to follow new measures

In a circular distributed to all public schools in the UAE, The Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) said new updated measures will be put into effect as of Monday, Jan.17, 2022, until Friday, Jan.21, 2022.

13 hours ago

‘Enjoy a Safe Winter’ drive seeks safety of kids

The Child Safety Department (CSD), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs in Sharjah, has launched an awareness campaign to ensure children remain safe in vehicles on long outdoor trips planned in winter. Targeting all communities, especially parents, the campaign themed ‘Enjoy a Safe Winter’, was launched in collaboration with Sharjah Police via CSD’s social media platforms.

13 hours ago

Our relations with South Korea are developing rapidly, says Sheikh Mohammed

Sheikh Mohammed said on Sunday, while receiving the South Korean President, that the 41-year-old relations between the UAE and South Korea are developing rapidly.

13 hours ago

Wife breaks husband’s fingers as he intends to marry again in Dubai

The Court heard that a dispute broke out between an Asian man and his wife, before it developed into a verbal argument, which ended by that the spouses assaulted each other.

16 hours ago

World Future Energy Summit to be a unique in-person event

The World Future Energy Summit 2022 will offer an unparalleled in-person business, innovation and knowledge exchange programme that runs in person from 17 – 19 January 2022 at ADNEC Abu Dhabi.

18 hours ago

VIDEO: UAE soaked by heavy rain, NCM warns of bad weather

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) said that the lowest temperature recorded over the country on Sunday is 7.1°C in Jabal Jais (Ras Al Khaimah) at 03:15 UAE Local time.

20 hours ago

36 lucky winners share Dhs1 million in Mahzooz draw

The lucky winners took home Dhs27,777 each after matching four out of the five winning numbers which were (4, 16, 17, 22, 29). Additionally, 1,433 participants matched three out of five numbers and bagged the third prize of Dhs350 each.

21 hours ago

Expo 2020 best place to renew commitment to Sustainable Development Goals, says UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J Mohammed

Amina J Mohammed said: "The ten million visits that Expo 2020 has received so far are a clear sign that people, governments, businesses and organisations from across the world are eager for change, yearning for hope and ready to come together."

22 hours ago

UAE reports 3,067 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours

Tthe 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.

23 hours ago

Finalists of Zayed Sustainability Prize 2022

The $3 million Prize is the UAE’s pioneering sustainability award that recognises small to medium-sized enterprises, non-profit organisations, and global high schools for their impactful humanitarian solutions.

23 hours ago

World leaders to address ADSW Summit tomorrow

ADSW 2022 is the first major sustainability event after the COP26 climate change conference, and acts as a global catalyst for COP27, which will be held in Egypt in 2022, and COP28, which will be hosted by the UAE in 2023.

16 Jan 2022

Labourer seeks compensation of Dhs5 million from his company in Abu Dhabi

Details date back to earlier when the labourer filed a lawsuit demanding his company to pay him Dhs3,500,000 in compensation for the body injury and the earnings he lost due to the injury.

15 Jan 2022

UAE sees 3,116 new coronavirus cases, 3 deaths in 24 hours

The Ministry stressed in a statement 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.

15 Jan 2022

Dubai Mounted Police: Safety, Security, Beauty and Presence

The Force has also received international recognition from the British Horse Society (BHS) for applying the latest work systems in training trainers and horses

15 Jan 2022

DEWA’s delegation visits NASA Kennedy Space Centre

The visit included a tour of the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame, where American astronauts are remembered and honoured. Created by the Mercury Seven astronauts, a special committee of the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation selects US Astronaut Hall of Fame inductees.

15 Jan 2022

RTA to close Shindagha Tunnel from Deira to Bur Dubai

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will temporarily close Al Shindagha Tunnel in the direction from Deira to Bur Dubai for two months starting this Sunday. This closure is coinciding with the opening of Infinity Bridge for traffic on Sunday January 16th. The closure is required to complete the link between the Infinity Bridge and the new bridges with Al Shindagha Tunnel. The traffic will normally flow from Deira to Bur Dubai and vice-a-versa on Infinity Bridge, which can take 24,000 vehicles in both directions each hour.

14 Jan 2022

DEWA-SAT-1 nanosatellite sends first signals from space

The DEWA-SAT-1 nanosatellite, launched by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) on Thursday, 13 January 2022, has sent its first signals from space. It will settle into a low earth orbit at an altitude of between 525 and 530 kilometres. It travels at some 7.5 kilometres per second and takes about 90 minutes to orbit the Earth.

14 Jan 2022

Two Asians put behind bars for impersonating cops

The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced two Asians to six months in jail to be followed by deportation and fined them Dhs25,000 on charges of attempting to swindle Dhs400,000 from an investor after impersonating policemen, inserting a drug-like substance into the investor’s vehicle and convincing the investor of his involvement in a drug trafficking case.

14 Jan 2022

Emirates goes to the top of Burj Khalifa for another sensational video highlighting Expo’s appeal

Not long ago, Emirates came out with a bold, trailblazing ad showing a female flight attendant, Nicole Smith-Ludvik, standing atop the iconic Burj Khalifa.

14 Jan 2022

Ministries to be given more power and fiscal flexibility, says Sheikh Mohammed

Sheikh Mohammed said: "Today I chaired the first cabinet meeting in the new year and the "New 50." A good start on a blessed Friday Our first decision is to fully apply the new approach for the federal government work during the coming phase to achieve more effective transformational projects and enhance our economy."

14 Jan 2022

Filipina wins Dhs100,000 on day of her grandmother’s burial in Philippines

“I’ve lost many loved ones through 2021 and entered 2022 feeling numb. With this win, I feel hopeful and more positive about the year ahead. That’s the greatest gift Mahzooz has given me — hope,” she explains.

14 Jan 2022

UAE sees 3,068 new COVID-19 cases, 3 death in 24 hours

The Ministry stressed in a statement on Friday 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.

14 Jan 2022

UAE security forces arrive in Saudi Arabia for drill

The participants are fully geared for the exercise -coded "Arab Gulf Security Exercise 3"- which aims to enhance coordination and field cooperation.

14 Jan 2022

RTA temporarily closes Shindagha Tunnel from Deira to Dubai starting this Sunday for two months

The step is taken to link the tunnel with the new bridges of Al Shindagha Corridor. A plan is ready to divert traffic on Deira streets to Infinity Bridge.

14 Jan 2022

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