Viorica Dancila, Prime Minister of Romania, accompanied by Ahmed Abdullah Al Matroushi, UAE Ambassador to Bucharest, visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque on Wednesday. The Romanian Prime Minister and her accompanying delegation were guided through the tomb of the late Sheikh Zayed and briefed on the unique leadership qualities, embodied by …
Read More »Black Friday in the United Arab Emirates: Is it a nationwide festival already?
The Western Hemisphere has known and celebrated Black Friday for decades now, but the event is only recently becoming more and more recognised in the Arab countries. According to Black Friday Global, 79% of modern Emiratis are aware of the affair, and 63,41% plan to participate in it on the …
Read More »New changes to UAE visa system as of next Sunday
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has announced changes to the UAE visa system approved by the UAE cabinet. Brigadier Saeed Rakan Al Rashidi, acting director-general of Foreigners Affairs and Ports at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, stated that the implementation of the changes to visa system …
Read More »Burj Khalifa lights up in pink on weekends, here’s why
UAE’s iconic Burj Khalifa will be illuminated in pink every weekend (Friday and Saturday) throughout October to honour the Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every weekend, Burj Khalifa will feature the official colour and symbol of breast cancer awareness – The Pink Ribbon – as a mark of support to …
Read More »Sharjah: 12-year-old student run over by speeding car
A 12-year-old Asian student was run over by a speeding car at Al Ta’awun road at 5:48AM. Sharjah Police are currently investigating the run-over accident. As soon as the report was received, police patrols, and the national ambulance moved to the scene. The girl was found to be severely injured by …
Read More »Canada legalises sale and use of Cannabis
The first recreational cannabis to be legally bought in Canada was purchased at midnight on Wednesday (02:30 GMT) on the eastern island of Newfoundland amid queues of hundreds of people. Canada has become the second country after Uruguay to legalise possession and use of recreational cannabis. Medical marijuana has been …
Read More »Abu Dhabi: GCC National forges papers using wife’s name to get Dh900,000 loan
The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court has received the case of a GCC national and his wife, the man was charged with forging a salary certificate to get a loan of 900,000 dirhams from a bank in the country. During the interrogation, the accused explained that he is responsible for the …
Read More »Mohammed bin Rashid launches ‘Madrasa’, largest free Arabic e-learning platform
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today launched ‘Madrasa’, the largest free e-learning platform in the Arab world, a revolutionary new project under the umbrella of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, MBRGI. The platform offers 5,000 …
Read More »ADNOC Distribution to expand Flex service to Northern Emirates
ADNOC Distribution will rollout its Flex service across the UAE from October 21. Customers in Sharjah, Ras al-Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Qaiwain and Ajman will be able to choose to self serve free of charge or use the premium service for AED10 when they refuel their cars. ADNOC Distribution also …
Read More »Student falls from school’s second floor in Fujairah
A student from a school in Fujairah tragically fell from the second floor, sustaining serious injuries. The student was taken to Khorfakkan Hospital for medical check-up treatment. A local newspaper stated that the 16-year-old student, who is enrolled in the 11th grade at the Saif Bin Hamad Al Sharqi Primary …
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