Massage spa workers jailed for bribery

Hamza M Sengendo, Staff Reporter DUBAI: An insolvent tourist caught distributing massage cards in a deluxe residential area to earn a living was on Thursday jailed with a countrywoman...

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FANR opens emergency centre

ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the nuclear regulator in the UAE, inaugurated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The  Emergency...

‘Global economy weaker, softer’

DUBAI: The global economy is slowing down. Accurate reporting on global economic developments is crucial to keep the public informed about its possible impact on the Arab region, a...

FUNN puts photographers in the spotlight

Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter SHARJAH: Funn, the Sharjah-based organisation that supports and promotes the learning of media arts for the youth and children in the UAE, has opened registrations...

Wimbledon champion Kvitova's attacker gets 8-year sentence

PRAGUE: An attacker who stabbed two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova in her home was sentenced to eight years in prison by a Czech regional court, a court spokeswoman said....

MI heap more misery on RCB to open IPL account

Bangalore: Mumbai Indians defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets to register their first victory in Indian Premier League (IPL) this season on Thursday. After posting a huge total of...

Pakistan look to salvage pride with win

Sharjah: A hapless Pakistan will look salvage some pride against a rampant Australia after conceding an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series in Dubai on Friday. Australian are on...

Japanese contender KT Brave looks to convert promise into performance

DUBAI: Consistent and solid are the most suitable words to describe KT Brave, the Japanese contender for the Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates Airline. The KT comes from his...

Al Jazira’s Hertog hopes players rise to Sharjah test

Abu Dhabi: Al Jazira coach Damien Hertog believes his players must produce a complete performance if they want to condemn Sharjah to their first defeat of the season in their...