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Ajman shuts down two shopping malls for violating COVID-19 precautions

Both centres were temporarily shut down for the public safety and health, and they will be opened later after ensuring all conditions and requirements are complied with.

21 Sep 2020

721 Dubai beachgoers found violating COVID-19 rules, fined

The Ports Police Station of the Dubai Police issued 721 violations against beachgoers for flouting Resolution No. 38 of 2020 issued by the Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates on enforcement of penalties for violations following Cabinet Resolution No. 17 of 2020 to contain the spread of the coronavirus, COVID-19.

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European visitor gets 2 years’ jail in drug case

The Dubai Criminal Court ruled that a European woman, 19, be sentenced to two years in jail and fined Dhs50,000 to be followed by deportation after being convicted of importing over 4 kilogrammes of narcotics via Dubai Airports.

3 hours ago

Gulf citizen jailed for one year in cheating case

The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced a Gulf citizen to one year in jail to be followed by deportation. The Gulf citizen was convicted of stealing Dhs1 million from an Asian by coercion in a fake bag deal.

4 hours ago

Unit 1 reactor of Barakah Plant reaches 50% power

UAE residents and visitors would now enjoy more of clean energy as the Unit 1 reactor of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi has increased its electricity production capacity to 50 per cent.

4 hours ago

UAE conducted over 2 million COVID-19 tests in August, cases down by 21%

"The UAE ranked the 1st in the number of tests per capita during the months of July and August 2020 in the world," Hammadi said.

4 hours ago

UAE reports 852 new coronavirus cases, 939 recoveries

The Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday said it carried out over 98,528 COVID-19 tests in the country over the last 24 hours, using the latest testing methods.

4 hours ago

Sharjah Police bust gang of fraudsters

Colonel Hamad Al Riyami, Acting Director of the Central Region Police Department, said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) formed a team to track down and identify the perpetrators for the danger they posed to individuals, companies, bank accounts and credit cards.

6 hours ago

Three dead in accident involving two buses in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Police (ADP), announced that three people of Asian nationality died and two others were injured as a result of a traffic accident involving two buses, a small bus and a large bus, on the Seih Shuaib - Al Fayah Truck Road.

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8 hours ago

UAE to celebrate 90th Saudi National Day under the slogan 'Together Forever'

The UAE’s official and public participation in this year’s celebration, held under the slogan, "Together Forever," confirms the deep ties between the two countries.

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9 hours ago

Sharjah students to return to school next week

The Sharjah Private Education Authority and Sharjah Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Team announced the gradual return of students to schools on Sunday.

9 hours ago

VIDEO: Fog blankets several areas of the UAE

The NCM said, "Heavy fog was witnessed over Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Ras Al Khaimah."

16 hours ago

VIDEO: UAE frontline health workers get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

MoHAP has started administering the vaccine to medical and nursing staff at Al Qassimi Hospital for Women and Children.

16 hours ago

Sultan orders establishment of Cloud Rest on mountains

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the establishment of the Cloud Rest on the Khorfakkan’s mountains at an altitude of 580 metres above sea level. Through the rest that has been scheduled to be opened next October, it will be possible to see the city of Khorfakkan from all directions.

22 Sep 2020

UAEBBY gets 221 submissions for children’s literature award

The 12th edition of the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children’s Literature has broken new ground with a record number of 221 submissions from across 22 countries. Organised by the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) and sponsored by the Etisalat Group, the submissions comprised entries from 93 publishers, 174 authors, and 158 illustrators.

21 Sep 2020

Dewa expands horizon for UAE Vision 2021

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) visited the Mohammed Bin Rashid Medical Research Institute at Al Jalila Foundation, which is one of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives. Dr Raja Easa Al Gurg, Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Member of the Board of Trustees of Al Jalila Foundation, welcomed Al Tayer.

21 Sep 2020

Virtue of gratitude must be part of children’s upbringing

While some do not expect to receive a “thank you,” a group of women said it is good manners and right conduct, and a sign of good breeding to utter these two words. They said the virtue of gratitude must be part of childrearing and childcare.

21 Sep 2020

VIDEO: MBRSC inks strategic partnership agreement with NASA to train four Emirati astronauts

Sheikh Mohammed expresses his pleasure with the agreement, says the programme will train our youth and astronauts for future missions.

21 Sep 2020

Dubai shuts down café in Al Seef, fines 9 businesses for violating COVID-19 guidelines

Dubai Economy shuts down café in Al Seef, fines 9 businesses and warns 6 for violating COVID-19 guidelines, most notably physical distancing.

21 Sep 2020

Ajman approves remote working system for government employees

The system will be implemented permanently in all local authorities in Ajman, except employees whose nature of work requires their presence in their offices, as well as employees on probation.

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21 Sep 2020

VIDEO: Dubai Safari Park to welcome visitors from Oct.5

Spanning 119 hectares of immaculately landscaped spaces that provide hospitable animal habitats, the Dubai Safari Park houses an expanded community of 3,000 mammals, birds, amphibians and invertebrates.

21 Sep 2020

21 vehicles' pile-up reported in Sharjah due to thick fog

Police patrols and ambulances rushed to the scene to handle the situation, and thankfully, the wide-scale accident resulted in the minor injury of two individuals only, while all other passengers and drivers remained safe from the crash.

21 Sep 2020

Arab woman fined Dhs10,000 for organising house party in Dubai

The woman organized a private party in her home with the participation of a band, and men and women invited, without observing public safety requirements, physical distancing, and wearing masks.

21 Sep 2020

UAE conducts 72,388 COVID-19 tests, reports 679 new cases and a death

Ministry also announced one COVID-19-related death, taking the country's death toll to 405.

21 Sep 2020

Khalifa Foundation benefits over 395,000 people through COVID-19 initiatives

The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation continues to provide humanitarian aid through the COVID-19 initiatives launched by CSR UAE Fund in partnership with the Foundation. The campaign received monetary and in-kind contributions that included thousands of items that were distributed to beneficiaries.

21 Sep 2020

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