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Chinese health authorities announced Sunday that 1,975 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), including 324 in critical conditions, had been reported in the country by the end of Saturday, said China’s state news agency, Xinhua. The pneumonia illness had resulted in 56 deaths, according to the …

UAE weather department issued a dust alert applicable from 12.20 pm to 6pm. “Northwesterly winds accompanied with dust load and blowing dust resulting in a reduction in visibility at times,” the NCM said. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday announced that ferry services will be subject to temporary disruption …

Dubai Holding has announced the highest number of Emirati participants in the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon since the introduction of the UAE National Prize Category in 2011. Over the last nine years, Emirati participation has increased by 325% with the 2020 marathon not only seeing the greatest number of Emiratis …

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Ram Nath Kovind of India on the occasion of his country’s Republic Day, which is observed on 26th January. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler …

Sharjah criminal court sentenced an Asian to 10 years in prison and a penalty of AED 50,000, and 2 years in prison for the second defendant and 1 year in prison to the third defendant on the charges of possession and use of cannabis which was found planted in their residence, …

It will be a windy and dusty Sunday in UAE with a chance of rainfall in parts of the country. Rough seas alert issued by national Met department. According to NCM, the weather forecast for today is partly cloudy to cloudy especially eastward and northward and some coastal areas with …

In light of the spreading of the new pneumonia virus “Corona” in several countries, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises the UAE citizens including those in the affected countries to follow the safety instructions issued by the competent health authorities for prevention and medical protection.In case of emergency communicate with …

The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, has completed the connection of electricity services to 1,741 new projects during 2019 of various residential, industrial, commercial, governmental and agricultural categories in the city of Sharjah, as part of the Authority’s keenness to ensure prompt electricity connections to different areas in accordance …

Dubai Criminal Court begins the trial of an Asian driver after being charged of facilitating heroin abuse to two defendants who were referred to the misdemeanor court, where a witness from Dubai Police stated during the investigations that reliable source had informed that number of workers were using drugs. The …

The UAE Consulate in Houston has confirmed that all Emiratis in Houston are safe following the explosion that occurred in a factory in the city on dawn Friday, advising all UAE citizens in Houston to register for the online ”Tawajudi” service service via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website or …