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Tourist sites in Paris are to close on Saturday amid fears of further street violence from “yellow vest” anti-government protests. Across France, 89,000 police officers will be on duty and armoured vehicles will be deployed in the capital, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced. Police have urged shops and restaurants on …

The 5th Annual Conference of the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies continued discussing means to establish a new global approach to promote values of virtue and compassion. The three-day Forum, which opened Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, is held under the theme “Alliance of Virtues An Opportunity for Global …

New Zealand police say they “hold grave fears” for the safety of a British backpacker who is missing in the country. Grace Millane, who turned 22 on Sunday, was last seen entering the CityLife hotel in Auckland at 9:41pm on Saturday 1 December. Detective Inspector Scott Beard from Auckland Police …

The helicopter crash which killed the chairman of Leicester City and four other people was caused by a pin that had come loose in the tail rotor control mechanism, a report has revealed. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch found that the pin had become disconnected, resulting in the helicopter becoming …

Nasser bin Thani Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation, has issued a collective labour dispute resolution. The resolution, which includes the definition of a dispute, ways of settlement, and relevant operational procedures and legal penalties, will be published in the latest issue of the Official Gazette. It defines …

Pope Francis will visit the UAE for the first time in what will be a landmark moment for interfaith relations and Catholics in the Gulf. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, stated on his official twitter account: “We welcome the news of Pope Francis’ …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today opened the historical cultural site of Qasr Al Hosn, the oldest and most significant heritage site in Abu Dhabi. The site was re-launched after the completion of …

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has emphasised that the women-related resolutions issued in the Cabinet meeting presided over by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid …

The Dubai Criminal Court  sentenced a GCC national to life imprisonment yesterday, after he was convicted of sexually assaulting his 23-year-old Arab friend. The accused took advantage of their friendship and invited her to his home pretending that he wants to discuss a problem she had with a mutual friend. …

Dubai Airports, Execujet and Lions Clubs International officials gave a warm Dubai welcome to the two determined aviators who are piloting small aircraft around the globe in a bid to raise awareness for the inclusion of People of Determination (people with disabilities). The project, organised by Lions Clubs International, has …