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Some AED350 million in discounts on food will be available throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan, according to the Ministry of Economy. During a media briefing on consumer protection and Ramadan 2019 preparations, the ministry noted that the value of discounts totalled AED350 million, with 50-75 percent in discounts on …

The lack of evidence in a case in which a young GCC man was accused of a suicide attempt led to his acquittal. Case details showed that the young man was suffering from chest pain that made him act in an abnormal way. In addition, a report was sent to …

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that uniting the defence forces of the seven emirates under one flag and central command, is an important milestone in the journey of building the federal state and strengthening its structure, empowering its people and consolidating its institutions. Speaking …

Dubai Customs has announced the seizure of 5.715 million Captagon pills. According to the customs authority, the pills were hidden in a foodstuff container arriving into the emirate from an unnamed Arab country at the Jebel Ali and Tecom Customs Centre. The container was scanned, and with the help of …

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, member of the Arab Union for Space and Astronomy Sciences (AUAS), expects the sunset and Iftar timing in Abu Dhabi will be at 6:57PM and by the end of last Ramadan will be at 7:11PM, according to Emaratalyoum. He said that time difference in other cities and …

A drug addict stole from his 80-year-old mother, who was staying in the hospital without being visited after her legs were amputated. The son surprised her by coming to visit her one day, but she was later contacted by “Dubai Prosecution” to complete the investigation in a theft case. It …

The success of national economies, much like the success of individual companies, is predominantly dependant on the ability to correctly predict future talent requirements and put into place timely measures to harness that talent, said a UAE newspaper. “In fact, the three crucial driving forces of socio-economic growth predicated on …

The United Arab Emirates today strongly refuted the allegation of ‘racial discrimination’ made by Qatar to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva. “Qatar’s complaints have no legal basis”, a statement by the UAE declared. The statement was delivered in response to Doha’s accusation that the UAE …

Abu Dhabi Police has announced that heavy-duty trucks, lorries, and buses carrying more than 50 passengers will be banned on Abu Dhabi roads between 08:00 and 10:00, and from 14:00 to 16:00 throughout the holy month of Ramadan. Buses carrying 50 passengers or more have been stopped from plying in …

In line with the directives of Sultan Al Qasimi, Sharjah Police inaugurates the first device to catch and fine noisy vehicles in order to provide safety and reduce the disturbance at residential areas. The value of the traffic offense is Dh 2000 and 12 traffic points, and in some cases …