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People of determination in the UAE are being encouraged to apply for employment at Expo 2020 Dubai following the launch of its Programme of Inclusion today, in collaboration with the UAE’s Ministry of Community Development. The programme aims to empower the nation’s people of determination by providing meaningful employment opportunities …

An Asian merchant did not abide by the most basic security and safety requirements, and carried a large sum of money (AED1.7 million), trying to move from one place to another on his motorcycle, but three Asians blocked his way, sprayed his face with burning red pepper, and tried to …

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, successfully hosted, this weekend, one of the world’s most iconic events, the marathon, bringing together at its headquarters more than 10,000 participants from 119 nationalities to race in the inaugural ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, further cementing Abu Dhabi’s global reputation as a world-class …

As per the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Emirati women’s representation in the Federal National Council, FNC, will be increased to 50 per cent in the coming parliamentary term. The step reflects the country’s future approach aimed at achieving full empowerment of Emirati …

As a result of the growth in the number of visitors coming from around the world to Dubai for New Year’s eve, restaurants and cafes in the area around Burj Khalifa have increased their prices by 400-700% for New Year’s Eve, resulting in a dinner cost of around AED 1000-3600 …

Five children are among six people who have died in a stampede at an Italian nightclub, police have said. The incident occurred at a disco in Corinaldo, where an Italian rapper was entertaining the crowd, police chief Oreste Capocasa said in nearby Ancona. Officials said people ran for the exits …

Two teenagers have been charged with terrorism offences by police thought to be investigating a neo-Nazi group that threatened Prince Harry. An 18-year-old man from Portsmouth faces five charges of encouraging terrorism and three of disseminating terrorist publications. A 17-year-old boy from London also faces five charges of encouraging terrorism. …

Seldom has there been a more pressing need for dialogue between the Muslim and Christian faiths. An editorial in the English-language daily The National today said “that Pope Francis has chosen Abu Dhabi as the setting for that conversation is a tribute to the values of tolerance and open-mindedness that …

UAE Embassy in Paris has posted a series of tweets on its official twitter account recommending Emirati residents and citizens of Paris to be prepared for the protests due to take place on Saturday, December 8. “We advise that you do not leave your residence under any circumstances and avoid …

Dubai Public Prosecution referred a young Arab man to the Criminal Court yesterday on charges of stealing from a European female friend that came to his hotel after getting to know her for about one hour on social media. The victim testified before the Public Prosecutor’s Office that she came …