During Saturday’s athletics competitions at the Arab Women Sports Tournament, AWST, 2020, UAE sportswomen brought great power and perseverance to the track and field in their quest for glory. The day’s contests included the long jump, hammer throw, and sprint contests in the 100m, 400m, 1,500m and 5,000m categories, as …
Read More »Al Ain Zoo offers behind-the-scenes visit to rhinoceros and giraffe enclosures
In a unique atmosphere coinciding with sun sets, Al Ain Zoo is offering behind-the-scenes with rhinos and giraffes, on one of the special tours that are rarely available to visitors, providing a vivid example of African wildlife with its plant and animal diversity. Naser Al Mansoori, Senior Officer Safari, said, …
Read More »Telecommunications subscribers hit 23.64 million in 2019
The number of telecommunications subscribers in UAE mobile, fixed-line and data services amounted to 23.64 million in 2019, according to statistics released recently by the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, TRA. The number of mobile phone subscribers reached around 18,278,817, which equals to 204.3 lines per 100 inhabitants last year, according to …
Read More »First new coronavirus patient in UAE recovers: Ministry of Health
A 73-year-old woman from China, admitted into hospital care in the UAE after being infected by the new coronavirus, has recovered, the Ministry of Health and Prevention said today. According to the Ministry of Health, Liu Yujia, who was treated at an isolation ward since 23rd January, has “recovered fully …
Read More »UAE celebrates its sons participating in Arab Coalition in Yemen
The UAE celebrated today its brave heroes participating in the Arab Coalition in Yemen in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme …
Read More »Emirates NBD remains UAE’s top banking brand, valued at US$4.13 billion
Emirates NBD continues to be the UAE’s most valuable banking brand, with a brand valuation of US$4.13 billion, as stated in the latest edition of The Banker’s annual brand valuation league table. The bank also secured a spot among the top 100 global banking brands, and was ranked second in …
Read More »UAE Gains the Full Global Recognition of National Standards for Measurement
The United Arab Emirates will be fully recognized by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures in France next September, making the UAE the 1st country at the GCC level to unify its measurement systems with international standards. This came within the outcomes of the meeting of the heads and …
Read More »Expo 2020 launches first retail outlet for official event merchandise
The first official Expo 2020 Dubai retail store is now open, offering an array of event-branded gifts, souvenirs and memorabilia, including the hugely popular Expo wristbands, camel soap and apparel made from plastic recycled in the UAE. Featuring appearances from Expo 2020’s mascots and with a number of events planned …
Read More »Three Asian men on trial for assault and stealing AED 900
Abu Dhabi criminal court postponed the trial of an Asian man and two other Asian fugitives to find a lawyer to defend them. The three defendants were charged of beating a man, and stealing AED 900 from him. The Public Prosecution convicted the defendants of theft, where they had stopped …
Read More »Coronavirus deaths in China reach 811
The coronavirus death toll in China has risen to 811, Xinhua News Agency quoted the National Health Commission of China as saying on Sunday. In a statement issued today, the Commission announced that overall confirmed cases of the new coronavirus on the Chinese mainland had reached 37,198 by the end …
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