An Emirati man sustained serious injuries in a traffic accident between three vehicles before Al Maqta’a bridge on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain road. The accident was found to be due to over speeding, and sudden swerving that eventually caused the vehicle to go off the road and crash into a signboard.
Read More »UAE ranks highest globally in halal tourism spending
The UAE ranks highest globally in halal tourism spending with an estimated $17.6 billion spent by UAE residents outside the country during 2017, new analysis from Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait ranked second and third, respectively, according to the analysis which was based …
Read More »UAE Press: Proud moment in UAE space track
The announcement on the selection of first two Emirati astronauts, Hazza Ali Abdan Al Mansouri and Sultan Saif Hamad Al Neyadi, who will travel to the International Space Station, marks an extraordinarily proud moment for the nation as well as the entire Arab world, a UAE daily has commented. “A …
Read More »Vendors to be fined AED100,000 for price manipulation
The Ministry of Economy warned vendors and selling outlets against manipulating product prices, especially school supplies and stationery, stating that violators would be fined between 50,000 and 100,000 Dhs. in case price manipulation was detected. In a statement to reporters in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Hashim Al Nuaimi, Director of Consumer Protection …
Read More »Hijri New Year holiday announced for ministries and federal government in the UAE
Under the directives of UAE Cabinet, September 13, 2018 was announced to mark the Hijri New Year holiday for ministries and federal government in the UAE, official working day will resume on Sunday, September 16, 2018.
Read More »Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation opens in Dubai
The first multi-disciplinary design university in the Middle East, Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, DIDI, has officially opened its doors for its inaugural year of teaching in Dubai Design District. Welcoming students from across the GCC and the globe, the highly anticipated launch of DIDI is a groundbreaking movement, …
Read More »Emirati women celebrated in the capital of Europe
The achievements of Emirati women were celebrated at the Belgium’s renowned fine arts centre, BOZAR, on an occasion that marked Emirati Women’s Day. Nayla Al Khaja, the UAE’s first female filmmaker, spoke to a large audience of senior Brussels politicians, policy makers, diplomats, activists and media about her career and …
Read More »Names of first Emirati astronauts to be sent to the International Space Station announced
The first Emirati astronauts to be sent to the International Space Station were announced today, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced it through his official twitter account stating: “In a new Arab achievement, today we announce the names of the first Arab astronauts to the International …
Read More »DCT Abu Dhabi announces postponed unveiling of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, announced today that it will delay the unveiling of Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi. Originally acquired by DCT Abu Dhabi in November 2017 at auction from Christie’s in New York, the painting was scheduled to be on display …
Read More »Fujairah: 7-month-old Emirati baby loses his life in a fire
A Seven-month old Emirati baby lost his life yesterday in a fire that broke out in one of the rooms of his family’s house due to the air conditioner, in Al Faisal area of Fujairah. Colonel Dr. Saeed Al Hassani, Head of Public Relations and Media Dept. of Fujairah Police …
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