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Inspection Division at Dubai Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 64 live falcons into the country through Hatta Border Crossing. The illegitimate shipment, which violates the provisions of CITES ((the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora), did not have any supporting or health documents …

The United Arab Emirates today unveiled a sweeping programme of reforms and financial incentives to drive new private sector opportunities for both young and experienced Emiratis, with an investment of AED24 billion to create 75,000 new private sector jobs for Emiratis. The new announcements include grants for students and fresh …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No. (33) of 2021 AD regarding the formation of the Sharjah Media Council (SMC). The decree stipulates that the Sharjah Media Council will be formed under the chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Sultan …

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, has issued Council Resolution appointing Alia Mohamed Bu Ghanem Al Suwaidi as the Director of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB). Resolution No. 30 of 2021 stipulated that …

H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, has issued council resolution No.29 of 2021 appointing Rashid Abdullah Al Obed as the director of Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. The decision stipulates that Al Obed will be promoted …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Sunday that it conducted 377,394 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus …

Margarete Schramböck, Austria’s Minister of Digital and Economic Affairs, has said that Expo 2020 Dubai paves the way for opening new markets, enhances international cooperation, and provides the opportunity to highlight the quality of research and development of Austrian innovations. On the occasion of the approaching inauguration of Expo 2020, …

Special Olympics UAE launched its first 3×3 basketball tournament today, in collaboration with Jam Sports Academy, as part of its efforts to train and prepare Athletes for the Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023. The tournament commenced today at Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination in Abu Dhabi and …

A Turkish chef who creates 40 inch kebabs is apparently the wealthiest person on TikTok. Burak Özdemir secured the top spot of an unofficial TikTok ‘rich list’ with an estimated net worth of $11m. The creative chef has garnered an impressive 47.5 million followers and 881.2 million likes. Previously a …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 59,818 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours. The total number of doses provided up to today stands at 18,876,969 with a rate of vaccine distribution of 190.86 doses per 100 people. This is in …