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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is organising the 10th edition of the Al Ain Book Fair from 23rd September to 2nd October. The fair’s accompanying cultural programme will focus on discussions with Emirati writers on various cultural and creativity issues. The Book Fair …

60 Senegalese school children welcomed the promise of a new school in their community which is in the process of being constructed in the local community in Tasset Peulh village in Senegal, under the umbrella of Dubai Cares’ Volunteer Globally initiative. Upon completion, the primary school premises will benefit 60 …

Dubai Criminal Court had received a case of an employee who asked for a AED100,000 bribe in return for reducing a company’s fine from AED 2.4 million to AED 400,000. Investigations by the Public Prosecutor’s Office indicated that the accused’s job was to check the accounts of companies, to check …

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai announced through his official twitter account that the UAE Cabinet has agreed in a meeting today to reduce electricity fees of the Federal Electricity Authority in the industrial sector. His highness also announced the adoption of a system allowing expatriates to …

In line with the ever-growing educational process and its objectives in supporting educational experiences, Al Ain Zoo is offering an innovative and interactive experience for students through a programme at the world’s largest man-made African safari. The safari takes students on an educational tour accompanied by a team of Emirati …

By early next month, the UAE will be justifiably proud of having achieved a big health objective: Reducing the prevalence of diabetes in its population, an editorial in a local English language daily has said. The National Health Survey findings, launched in October 2017 on the theme ‘My Health is …

A man was served what he thought was a regular barley drink by his friend who claimed that the drink will relieve his stomach pain, but was actually an Alcoholic drink. The man left his friend’s place not knowing what had happened to him as it is the first time …

We were on the road in northern Luzon when Typhoon Mangkhut hit, at about 1.40am. It was hard to make anything out in the dark but it was impossible to mistake the force of the storm, the winds that shook and the rains that lashed in equal measure. Our people …

Focused on empowering small and medium sized business and startups, the third edition of the Al Ain SME 2018 will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, at the Al Ain Convention Centre on September 17-18. The …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened today the 1st phase of the 7th Interchange Improvement Project as well as Al Yalayes and Al Asayel Roads Improvement Project. The two projects will enhance the link between Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) and both Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and Emirates Road. …