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The Sikh Temple, Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar, in Dubai celebrated its 7th anniversary on Friday, along with celebrations for the tenth and the last Guru of the Sikh faith, Prakash Purab of Guru Gorbind Singh Ji. The Gurudwara anniversary celebration on Friday saw thousands of devotees attend and participate in …

The Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has launched six new bus routes and improved another line to strengthen the public transport network within Dubai and other emirates. Adel Shakeri, Director of Planning and Business Development at Public Transport Agency said that the six new bus …

Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, has unveiled ‘The Hive’, a new meeting and conference facility, offering 865 square metres of space for its clients. Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC, said, “Abu Dhabi’s rapid rise through the International Congress and Convention Association, ICCA, global rankings for the …

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has issued a decree to establish Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, to be known as “SBA”. The authority is planned to replace Sharjah Media Corporation. All employees of Sharjah Media Corporation are to be transferred to the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority …

A bomb has exploded inside a car outside the courthouse in Londonderry. The explosion occurred in Bishop Street at about 20:15 GMT on Saturday, shortly after police received a warning. Officers were on the scene when the blast occurred. No one is believed to have been injured. Police had just …

The Embassy of the Republic of India has warned individuals, especially Indian citizens, of spam calls using its name and requesting a deposit of funds in multiple accounts not owned by the embassy, the callers have been found to claim that the victims have been accused of violating labor laws, with …

Water is essential for life. It’s a precondition for human existence and for the sustainability of the planet itself. Unfortunately, water shortage today affects every continent, a UAE newspaper has commented editorially. United Nations reports have predicted that nearly half of the world’s population will face significant levels of water …

HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered Jebel Ali Lehbab Road to be renamed Expo Road. Being held for the first time in the MENA and South-East Asia region, the World Expo will take place in Dubai …

At least 20 people have died and more than 70 injured after a leaking pipeline triggered a massive fire in central Mexico. About 300 locals were rushing to steal the oil when at least 20 were burned to death on Friday evening, Omar Fayad, governor of Hidalgo state said. The …

The Media Committee of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 today organised a sightseeing tour for the media delegates covering the continental championship. The tour included the iconic Louvre Abu Dhabi; Qasr Al Hosn Fort, the Ancestral Home of the Al Nahyan and the Symbolic Heart of Abu Dhabi; and …