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Abu Dhabi Police has announced the death of one Asian worker, while three other workers sustained moderate to serious injuries as a result of a crane falling in a construction site in Al Raha Beach area. Abu Dhabi Police also urged construction companies to provide all safety measures and routine …

The Operations Room of the General Directorate of Kalba Police in the Emirate of Sharjah received a report that a refrigerator has fallen on an Emirati child in a house in the city of Kalba on Friday. The police and the national ambulance rushed to rescue the Six-year-old girl. She …

The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council condemned on Saturday in the strongest terms the attack against vehicles of the peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, which took place on Friday and in which three “blue helmets” from Guinea were killed and at least another injured. In …

Those fighting bullying in schools will be recognised under a new anti-bullying award to be launched under directives by H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, GWU, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, FDF. The …

The first museum dedicated specifically to the history of the Abu Dhabi Police was inaugurated last night in Al Ain, as part of this year’s Al Murabba Heritage Festival. The event coincided with the 50th anniversary of the graduation on 22nd February 1969 of the first class of students from …

Spending on health is growing faster than the rest of the global economy, accounting for 10 percent of global gross domestic product, GDP. A new report on global health expenditure from the World Health Organisation, WHO, reveals a swift upward trajectory of global health spending, which is particularly noticeable in …

Dubai Municipality will sponsor the 10th Car Free Day on Sunday, 24th February 2019, with the participation of government, semi-government and private organizations, along with dignitaries, heads of government departments and representatives of various sectors, ensuring comprehensive support for the initiative. The environmental initiative, aimed at encouraging people to use …

H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras al-Khaimah, attended the Terry Fox Run on Friday, a charity race to support cancer research centres. Some 4,500 people took part in the Run, which has become one of the most popular events nationwide, amid enormous …

A 33-year-old Asian man did not find a way to take revenge against his company, which has cut down AED 4,000 from his salary, but to hack 15 websites belonging his company’s customers and disabling them. The owner of the company filed a complaint with Dubai Public Prosecution against the …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, launched Thursday “The Sheikh Sultan Award for Celebrating the Spirit of Youth”, the first of its kind award in the region, aiming to sharpen talents, hone daily skills and enhance the will of young people …