In support of the national sports sector, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has ordered the cancellation of sports channels encryption for all Arab Gulf Cup matches and UAE President’s Cup, enabling the public to watch all matches for free.
Read More »Abu Dhabi: GCC national faces charges of harboring his brother in law
Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal charged a GCC man with harboring a criminal in the country without informing the authorities, and the charge of gunshots possession. The case was adjourned until November 12. The defendant explained that he did not know that his wife’s brother had entered the country illegally …
Read More »Newlyweds die in helicopter crash leaving wedding
A young couple from Texas were killed when a helicopter carrying them away from their own wedding crashed late on Saturday night, according to officials. Will Byler and Bailee Ackerman Byler were both students at Sam Houston State University. Their deaths were first reported by the student newspaper. The crash …
Read More »Australian man killed in fatal shark attack
An Australian man has died after being attacked by a shark at a popular tourist spot in Queensland. The location – Cid Harbour in the Whitsunday Islands – was also the scene of two non-fatal shark attacks in September. Police said the latest victim, 33, had been swimming with friends …
Read More »RAK Police extends the 30% discounts on traffic fines
Ras Al Khaimah police announced the extension of the 30% discount on traffic fines until November 30, after it was initially supposed to end on November 1. Major General Al Abduallah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, the General Commander of RAK Police, stated that the extension is in line with the …
Read More »Prophet’s birthday holiday approved for ministries and federal authorities in the UAE
UAE Cabinet approves the Holiday of the Prophet’s Birthday for the Ministries and Federal Authorities in the country on Sunday, November 18th, instead of Tuesday 20 November 2018, work to resume on Monday November 19.
Read More »Mother dies, 14-month old baby survives after a run-over accident in Sharjah
Sharjah Police, traffic patrols, and national ambulance teams all responded rapidly to rescue the life of a 14-month-old Arab girl after a run-over accident in Al-Khan Street near Al-Qasba Bridge in Sharjah. Her mother unfortunately lost her life in the accident before arriving to the hospital due to severe injuries, …
Read More »Delhi panic over toxic air ahead of Indian festival Diwali
Panic gripped the Indian capital Delhi on Monday as residents woke up to a blanket of thick grey smog ahead of Diwali, the festival of lights. Visibility is poor as pollution levels reached 20 times the World Health Organisation’s recommended limit. The air quality is expected to worsen in the …
Read More »Dressed to impress: Façade completed as Dubai Arena prepares for 2019 opening
Meraas has announced that the spectacular active-lit façade at Dubai Arena is completed, with the elegantly panelled structure now fully installed. Work on external infrastructure and landscaping, including paving and parking spaces, are also under way, while the finishing touches are being made to the first of 46 hospitality suites. …
Read More »Dubai: Asian cleaner stabs colleague in leg, abdomen at restaurant
Dubai criminal court has received the case of an Asian worker who stabbed his Asian colleague three times in the hand, leg and stomach abdomen, causing him permanent injury. The reason behind the incident was a disagreement after the victim asked the defendant to make way so he can get …
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