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The United Arab Emirates ranked 10th on the list of the world’s most dominant economic and political powers in 2018, according to the US News World Report, where US headed the list, followed by Russia, China, UK, Germany, France and Japan, respectively, with Saudi Arabia coming ninth. According to the …

Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratisation: November 18 will be public holiday for private sector in the country on the occasion of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH)’s birthday. This came in a circular issued by HE Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization, in implementation of UAE …

In support of the national sports sector, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has ordered the cancellation of sports channels encryption for all Arab Gulf Cup matches and UAE President’s Cup, enabling the public to watch all matches for free.

Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal charged a GCC man with harboring a criminal in the country without informing the authorities, and the charge of gunshots possession. The case was adjourned until November 12. The defendant explained that he did not know that his wife’s brother had entered the country illegally …

A young couple from Texas were killed when a helicopter carrying them away from their own wedding crashed late on Saturday night, according to officials. Will Byler and Bailee Ackerman Byler were both students at Sam Houston State University. Their deaths were first reported by the student newspaper. The crash …

An Australian man has died after being attacked by a shark at a popular tourist spot in Queensland. The location – Cid Harbour in the Whitsunday Islands – was also the scene of two non-fatal shark attacks in September. Police said the latest victim, 33, had been swimming with friends …

Ras Al Khaimah police announced the extension of the 30% discount on traffic fines until November 30, after it was initially supposed to end on November 1. Major General Al Abduallah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, the General Commander of RAK Police, stated that the extension is in line with the …

UAE Cabinet approves the Holiday of the Prophet’s Birthday for the Ministries and Federal Authorities in the country on Sunday, November 18th, instead of Tuesday 20 November 2018, work to resume on Monday November 19.

Sharjah Police, traffic patrols, and national ambulance teams all responded rapidly to rescue the life of a 14-month-old Arab girl after a run-over accident in Al-Khan Street near Al-Qasba Bridge in Sharjah. Her mother unfortunately lost her life in the accident before arriving to the hospital due to severe injuries, …

Panic gripped the Indian capital Delhi on Monday as residents woke up to a blanket of thick grey smog ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights. Visibility is poor as pollution levels reached 20 times the World Health Organisation’s recommended limit. The air quality is expected to worsen in the …