The United Arab Emirates has lodged a memo with the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, reaffirming the country’s abidance by the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, and its categorical rejection of any form of racial segregation. The memo responds to the false …
Read More »Bologna explosion: Blast from crashed gas tanker sent out ‘extremely violent’ shockwave, killing two and injuring up to 70
A tanker truck carrying a highly flammable gas exploded after crashing into a truck on a crowded motorway in the northern Italian city of Bologna, killing at least two people. Police said the accident and subsequent blast injured up to 70 people, some with severe burns. Part of the raised motorway collapsed in …
Read More »US’ anti-Iran measures take effect August 7: White House
The United States is taking action to re-impose nuclear-related sanctions with respect to Iran that were lifted in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action of July 14, 2015 (JCPOA), according to the White House. “These actions include re-imposing sanctions on Iran’s automotive sector and on its trade in …
Read More »Saudi Airlines suspends flights to Canada
In an official statement, Saudi Arabian Airlines has announced the immediate suspension of reservations on its flights to Toronto, Canada, and the suspension of all flights to and from Toronto from Monday, 13th August 2018. According to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA, the airline said that canceled tickets will be …
Read More »UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia against any foreign interference in its domestic affairs
The UAE has expressed its absolute rejection of any interference in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and voiced its vehement support for any actions or policies the country may take or adopt in this regard. ”The UAE stands in solidarity with Riyadh in the confrontation of …
Read More »Famous hypermarket warns of scam calls and messages
Lulu hypermarket warned against attempted fraud in the name of the brand. According to a statement by the company, scam callers claim to have called on behalf of Lulu and ask the victims for their bank card details with an intention of defrauding them. Lulu Group has also filed an official …
Read More »ADP arrests a young Arab who steals from grocery shops in a disguised luxury car
Abu Dhabi Police arrested a young Arab who has been stealing from grocery shops in residential neighborhoods, using a disguised luxury car, to make himself unidentifiable. The accused would ask vendors at the grocery store to come to his car without getting off his vehicle, then asks for a Dhs.100 …
Read More »Six people injured in a workers bus accident in Abu Dhabi
Six people were injured after a tyre of a workers bus bursted while carrying 14 passengers on Eikad bridge. Abu Dhabi Police air lifted the workers who were seriously injured to Al Mafraq hospital. Brigadier General Ahmed Abdullah Al Shehhi, deputy director of the Traffic and Patrols Directorate, called on …
Read More »Dubai: European expat rents Lamborghini, gets Dh170,000 fines in 3 hours
A European visitor in Dubai has reportedly rented a luxurious Lamborghini worth Dh 1.3 million, and got a total of Dh170,000 fines in just three hours after driving his rented car at speeds of 230-240 km/h. The man committed the violations while driving on the Sh. Zayed Road at 2:30AM. …
Read More »Saudi Arabia recalls ambassador from Canada
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has suspended diplomatic ties and halted new trade and investment dealings with Canada. The move comes following a statement released by the Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the arrest of a women’s rights activist. According to the Saudi Press Agency, SPA, the Kingdom’s Ministry …
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