China is confident, capable and sure of winning the war against coronavirus, said a senior Chinese diplomat. “Although the situation is still serious, we need to be aware that its fatality rate is lower than MERS [Middle East Respiratory Syndrome], SARS [Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome] or even influenza. With the …
Read More »Britain officially leaves EU, ending 47-year-long membership
Britain has officially left the European Union (EU), marking a historic end to its 47-year-long membership of the world’s largest trading bloc. The historic moment happened at the stroke of 23:00GMT on Friday, more than three and half years after an in and out referendum exposed deep rifts across British …
Read More »How to greet people while having respiratory symptoms
The Ministry of Health and Protection provides preventive tips about the new “coronavirus”, calling to avoid greeting people while having respiratory symptoms such as a cough and cold, and avoid hugging or kissing others.
Read More »Completion rate of bridges to Deira Islands hits 75%
Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, announced that the construction progress on the bridges leading to the entrance of Deira Islands has reached 75 percent. Works cover the construction of three bridges of six lanes in each …
Read More »Stage set for biggest-ever Arab Women Sports Tournament
Under the patronage of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports (SWS), the fifth edition of the Arab Women Sports Tournament (AWST) kicks off on Sunday, with the participation of 78 clubs from 18 countries. This is …
Read More »Etihad continues flights to China, suspends Beijing-Nagoya route on low demand
Etihad Airways has issued the following statement, attributed to a spokesperson: In response to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China, and the overnight announcement by the World Health Organisation that the outbreak has now been upgraded to a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”, Etihad Airways continues to work …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid to crown Arab Hope Maker 2020 in grand variety show on February 20
Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the third round of the Arab Hope Makers initiative will crown the winner, who dedicated resources and efforts to serve humanity, in a grand variety …
Read More »Arab man sentenced to 5 years in prison for facilitating “cannabis” abuse
RAK Criminal Court sentenced an Arab young man to 5 years in prison followed by deportation for facilitating cannabis abuse to 3 of his friends. The 3 defendants were penalized AED 10,000 followed by deportation.
Read More »Humid, cloudy weather expected for coming days
The National Center of Meteorology expects weather over the coming five days to be humid, partly cloudy, and dusty with a probability of fog or mist formations. Following is a detailed weather forecast issued today by the NCM for the coming five days: Friday: Humid at morning with a chance …
Read More »Three Africans on trial for assaulting a man
Dubai Criminal Court is looking into the case of 3 Africans, including a woman, who lured the victim to an apartment as he was looking for a massage center, and as soon as they opened the door to him they threatened him with knives and detained him.Investigations revealed that the …
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