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Famous for its tolerance as much as its narrow houses and broad canals, Amsterdam is undergoing a radical change of attitude when it comes to the millions of tourists that flock to see it each year. Tolerance, it seems, has reached its limits in the Dutch capital, which is now …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will offer Eid al-Fitr prayer at Zabeel Mosque in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed will receive Eid al-Fitr well-wishers at Zabeel Majlis after Eid al-Fitr prayer.

Israeli occupation forces early Monday arrested 5 Palestinians in various West Bank cities, according to the Palestinian Prisoners Society. A statement released by the Society said that Israeli soldiers stormed a number of cities and arrested the 5 citizens.

Over 250,000 passengers are expected to arrive in the Emirate of Sharjah during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, announced the Sharjah Airport Authority, SAA. The Authority expects an increase in the number of passengers both arriving and departing from Sharjah International Airport, adding that its a peak season period for …

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, ADDED, issued 100 fines and 195 warnings to violators during its inspections of commercial facilities in Abu Dhabi during the holy month of Ramadan. Over 10,000 field inspections were carried out as part of the department’s consumer protection outreach, in which it verifies …

Over 46,860 worshippers gathered at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi to perform the Taraweeh and Tahajud prayers on the night of 27th Ramadan. The prayer halls and the yards of the iconic mosque were filled to capacity with 35,762 worshippers who performed Tahajud prayer, which was led …

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Municipality today announced the completion of a project to revive the traditional markets of Deira and preserve its distinctive architecture. Stemming from the keenness to preserve the nation’s heritage …

At least 12 people were killed and several injured on Friday in a mass shooting at a government building in the US state of Virginia. Police said the suspect, a long-term and current Virginia Beach city employee, fired “indiscriminately” in a public utilities building. The gunman, whose identity was not …

Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Asian man to three years in prison after he saved a female child from sexual assault by discovering that she was living with a fake father who forced her to practice vice. He tried to rescue her and told the police, but the investigation found …

The 14th Summit of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) started in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, tonight under the chairmanship of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and in the presence of the leaders of the OIC Member States. The UAE delegation to the …