Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the ambitious economic vision of Saudi Arabia makes it a key player in shaping the future of the global economy. His Highness also praised the vision of the …
Read More »You can now use your nol card to pay for purchases at Carrefour chain
Users of nol cards issued by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) can now use their cards to pay for purchases at all retail outlets of Carrefour affiliated to Majid Al Futtaim Group across Dubai. The procedure has been enabled through a Mercury payment scheme, a leading firm in this …
Read More »Bombs found at Barack Obama’s office and Hillary Clinton’s home
Suspected explosive devices were sent to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former US President Barack Obama, the US Secret Service has said. It comes two days after a bomb was found at the home of liberal philanthropist and financier George Soros in the suburbs of New York City. …
Read More »UAE statement on welfare of British citizen Matthew Hedges
Following widespread media reporting and speculation, Mohammed Obaid Al Zaabi, Director of the Department of the Foreign Nationals Affairs Department, of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has carried out a review of the welfare status of British National Matthew Hedges. The findings of the welfare review …
Read More »WATCH: Champions League horror as football fans get crushed in escalator
At least 20 people have been injured after an escalator carrying football fans at a Rome metro station malfunctioned and sped up. Footage captured by a witness showed passengers, including Russians heading to a Champions League match between Roma and CSKA Moscow, being crushed at the bottom of the moving staircase. One person was seriously injured in the incident, …
Read More »Woman rescued after attempted suicide in Ajman
A 45-year-old Arab woman who tried to commit suicide in Al Nuaimia area of central Ajman was rescued by Ajman police and civil defense teams, the woman was about to jump from the fourth floor of a residential tower. Civil defense teams succeeded to go inside her apartment and negotiate …
Read More »UAE Cabinet designates nine individuals supporting terrorism
The UAE Cabinet has issued Ministerial Resolution No. 50 for 2018 on countering terrorist crimes, designating nine individuals to be included on its list of terrorists and terror organisations. The following is the list of the designated individuals: 1. Mohammad Ebrahim Owhadi 2. Esma’il Razavi 3. Abdullah Samad Farouqi 4. …
Read More »Louvre Abu Dhabi unveils new acquisitions, loans
This month, Louvre Abu Dhabi will unveil 11 new acquisitions in its permanent galleries and 40 new loans throughout the year including ancient, modern and contemporary masterpieces from around the world. The new acquisitions will join the 657 artworks on display along the permanent collection of Louvre Abu Dhabi. The …
Read More »Saudi King receives Mohammed bin Rashid
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdualziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, today received His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, who is leading a delegation from the public and private sectors in the UAE at …
Read More »ADM constructs walkways for People of Determination at Al Bateen Beach
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality, ADM, through the City Municipal Centre, has established two walkways for People of Determination at Al Bateen Public Beach and Al Bateen Ladies Beach. The project reflects ADM’s Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities’ objective to support all segments of the community and provide urban …
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