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Archaeologists from the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) are continuing to make spectacular discoveries that shed new light on the history of the UAE at the dawn of Islam. This was a period of time which ushered in a wave of change across the …

It appears vitamin D can help prevent gum disease, an ailment that can increase the risk of diabetes. Researchers aren’t sure yet how the three are connected, though. Eat healthy, exercise, limit alcohol and processed foods, don’t smoke, keep blood pressure under control. There are lots of ways to reduce your …

Sharjah police arrested an African man for charges of fraud by convincing people to give him their money claiming to invest and double the money. He managed to lure several people to seize their money.

The Ministry of Education today expressed its regret for the mild food poisoning cases that affected several students in Al Ain City, who were treated in school clinics and then transported to hospitals and medical clinics. It explained that all necessary medical procedures were undertaken, in cooperation with the Department …

Dubai Public Prosecution referred an Asian man to the Criminal Court on charges of harassing a GCC woman while walking in a park with her friend, the man approached her and grabbed her body inappropriately. He then tried to escape, but the woman chased him and caught him. The 27-year-old …

The front-runner in Brazil’s presidential election, Jair Bolsonaro, has been stabbed at a campaign rally. The far-right politician was attacked amid a crowd in the south-east state of Minas Gerais. A suspect was arrested. Mr Bolsonaro had surgery for injuries to his intestines and is expected to recover, hospital officials …

The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, in Dubai has developed a new plan for promoting traffic awareness in Dubai schools and nurseries for the new academic year 2018-2019. The plan focusses on interacting with students through visual aids, as well as e-surveys, to monitor their satisfaction and benefits. The RTA …

The Ministry of Education suspends a school cafeterias food supplier and launch an investigation after 30 students in two different schools in Al Ain suffered minor poisoning. All students are in stable condition and received treatment.

Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), officially opened Louvre Abu Dhabi’s latest exhibition Japanese Connections: The Birth of Modern Decor on Wednesday. The opening of the exhibition was attended by Omar bin Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State …

CNN: Children in UAE prepare for a robotic future. DIY robot kits by Dubai startup Junkbot are an educational resource that could help the next generation build their engineering skills. Watch the video below: