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In an editorial on Wednesday, the Gulf News said that come 1st August, anybody currently living and working in the UAE without proper documentation will have three months to avail himself or herself of a general amnesty offered to illegals. “And to facilitate the regularisation of status, the UAE government …

At least 28 people have been killed after a blast in the Pakistani city of Quetta, as Pakistan goes to the polls. Initial reports say at least 28 have been killed – including three police officers and two children – after the suicide attack outside a polling station. Local media …

Emaar Properties and Dubai Holding have announced the launch of Dubai Square, a new 2.6 million sq. meter  retail metropolis in Dubai Creek Harbour. The new commercial destination is within the Dubai Creek project, which will include a variety of retail, hotel facilities and a residential district. It will have over …

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has affirmed that the UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, supports every effort aimed at achieving peace, security and stability across the …

Dubai Court of Appeal upheld the verdict of the Criminal Court, demanding the arrest of four defendants, the imposition of a 62,000 Dhs. fine, and the deportation of three of them, after they were accused with setting fire to the body of their friend who died of a drug overdose. …

The UAE Armed Forces’ anti-aircraft defence unit, operating under the Saudi-led Arab Coalition Forces, has detected and intercept two unmanned aerial vehicles, UAV, belonging to Houthis. The Iranian-made Qasef-1 drones, were loaded with explosives, one of which was targeting sites of Yemeni Legitimate Forces in the Mocha Directorate. The second …

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, inaugurated “Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi”, the world’s first-ever covered entertainment city bearing the logo. The park is set to open to …

In keeping with its dedication to intensifying Sharjah’s and the UAE’s culturally enriching landscape, the Sharjah Book Authority, SBA, launched its ‘Cultural Salon’ on Saturday, in cooperation with Kuttab Publishing House. The salon will function as a cultural hub all year round, organising a plethora of intellectual activities and events …

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship launches an initiative titled ‘Protect yourself by changing your situation’ for illegal residents before August 1 in 9 centers from 8 am to 8 pm Sunday to Thursday. The initiative includes: – Exemption from fines and leave without ban and the possibility of …

The Khorfakkan court, headed by Judge Ammar Al Jilani, sentenced three Asian defendants with two years’ imprisonment, a one-million-dirham fine and deportation from the country after being accused of theft by calling people and claiming they have won prizes. Details of the case reveal that the three defendants contacted the …