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Several regions in Sharjah in National Day celebratory mode

To celebrate the heritage of ancestors, from 9am on November 26, the people of Al Bataeh will stay in the desert for a full day to revive Emirati traditions and the lifestyle of the past.

19 hours ago

Sharjah Police organise mass festive march in Khorfakkan city

The carnival event included interesting shows on land and air, reflecting the celebration in this special occasion and the community interaction with the national and community events organised by the Ministry of Interior and Sharjah Police.

8 hours ago

UAE announces public holidays for public and private sectors for 2023

The UAE Cabinet’s decision will contribute to streamlining work in both the public and private sectors, and enhance the attractiveness of the private sector for Emiratis.

13 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed launches tourism project to develop Dubai countryside

The Master Plan includes a 100-km tourist path, natural reserves, stations for desert sports, vertical balloons to offer an elevated view of the lakes; the plan will bring economic returns for the people of the area.

17 hours ago

'Our city will transform from Guadalajara to Sharjahlajara!'

Mexico celebrates Sharjah's Guest of Honour status at the Guadalajara International Book Fair

18 hours ago

Differently-abled students shine at event

As part of the participation of the Ministry of Community Development in the 6th edition of Dubai Fitness Challenge 2022 with the support of the National Programme for Happiness and Wellbeing, organised a Fitness Tournament at the Dubai Centre for People of Determination.

19 hours ago

Filipino domestic workers’ role in progress of society glorified

An Emirati employer who arrived at the POLO-Dubai simultaneously with the arrival of Gulf Today at 9:30 a.m. said going there has been regular for him because he and his wife know the importance of their three household workers being fully documented.

19 hours ago

Emiratisation will be firmly implemented, insists MoHRE

"Some companies have been found to reduce salaries of Emirati job candidates given that Nafis would offer them several benefits, including salary top-up when they are hired," said the Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation on Saturday.

26 Nov 2022

Father demands his son and grandchildren be expelled from house in Al Ain

A father filed an urgent lawsuit, in which he demanded the expulsion of his son from his house, stressing that he allowed him, his wife and grandchildren to stay in for a temporary period, but he refused to leave.

26 Nov 2022

Saudi team wins regional inter-collegiate public speaking competition on environment

While it was their third over-all victory and thus their third take-away of the “Rolling Trophy,” the contingent also bested the other contestants in the topic “Industrial Animal Agriculture - A Compelling Contributor to Climate Change?”

26 Nov 2022

Pakistani community celebrates UAE 51st National Day

Dr Omar Al Muthanna said, “The UAE is a beacon for many countries as well as one of the fastest growing economies in the region. We are appreciating the long-term relationship between the two countries of the UAE and Pakistan.

26 Nov 2022

UAE’s world-class education leaves no one behind: Reem Al Hashimy

With Emirati graduates representing 54% of the class of 2022, the 13th cohort included 233 graduates comprising 145 Bachelor’s, 73 Masters and 15 Executive Diploma graduates.

26 Nov 2022

Mexico to confer Guest of Honour status on Sharjah at Guadalajara Book Fair today

With a host of entities participating in the international book fair under the Sharjah pavilion, the emirate will host rich and diverse activities to introduce visitors to the nation’s unique heritage, arts, and music, in addition to shining light on the Emirati cultural and publishing sectors.

26 Nov 2022

Expo City Dubai walkathon attracts over 1,000 UAE students and educators

Promoting the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle and marking the end of an exciting month packed with fitness activities, more than 1,000 school students from 25 schools across the UAE took part in a walkathon at Expo City Dubai on Friday.

26 Nov 2022

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Institute of Cardiology opens in Pakistani city of Quetta

The institute consists of 17 buildings. The main building includes outpatient departments, specialised clinics, an emergency department, a dental department, a cardiac catheterisation room, ICUs, and inpatient suites with a capacity of 120 beds.

25 Nov 2022

Sheikh Mohammed mourns the death of pioneering physician Dr Joseph Muscat Baron

Sheikh Mohammed took to Twitter, “Today, Dubai mourns Dr. Joseph Baron, an inspiring physician whose medical services had touched the lives of so many people. He would always be remembered for his knowledge, compassion and dedication. He was indeed one of the many caring hearts of Dubai.”

25 Nov 2022

UAE increases support for Emiratis’ salaries in private sector, banks

The decision covers all employees of the private and banking sectors, regardless of the date they joined the work, whether they were appointed before or after the launch of the Nafis programme on September 13, 2021.

25 Nov 2022

Khorfakkan glitzed up for UAE National Day

Audiences are eagerly anticipating Khorfakkan festivities, especially the concerts that will be held at the Khorfakkan Amphitheater on December 3rd.

25 Nov 2022

Diplomacy only way out of Russia-Ukraine crisis, says UAE

Meanwhile, Ukraine battled on Thursday to reconnect water and electricity services to millions of people cut off after Russia launched dozens of cruise missiles that battered Ukraine’s already crippled electricity grid.

25 Nov 2022

President Mohamed Bin Zayed, King Abdullah of Jordan hold talks in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the King of Jordan at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi and conveyed his best wishes to King Abdullah and the people of Jordan.

24 Nov 2022

Asian gang of phone scammers arrested in Sharjah

The suspects reportedly contacted people randomly, claiming that they were calling from banks or government institutions to entrap their victims and seize the money from their bank accounts.

24 Nov 2022

Education is key: Mohamed Bin Zayed

The meetings, which were held from Nov.22-23 in Abu Dhabi, saw Ministries, Executive Councils, and various federal and local entities gathering to discuss current challenges and develop a vision for the future of the UAE.

24 Nov 2022

Three steal Lamborghini in Dubai, smuggle it out of country with forged papers, get fined and jailed

The court also ruled to deport the Asians out of the country after serving their sentences. The details of the case date back to September 2021, when an investor reported that his vehicle had been stolen from a parking lot inside a tower in the Marina area.

24 Nov 2022

Sheikh Mohammed witnesses launch of Dhs1 billion ‘Emirates Villages’ project

The ‘Emirates Villages,’ a Dhs1 billion project aimed at developing a sustainable development model and creating economic and business opportunities to promote social stability and wellbeing.

23 Nov 2022

President Mohamed Bin Zayed receives UAE Armed Forces Women's Climbing Team

Sheikh Mohamed welcomed the female mountaineer team, and praised their efforts to excel at the sport, which involves many challenges and difficulties.

23 Nov 2022

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