Ramadan: Dubai cracks down on ‘begging tourism’
DUBAI 6 May 2019: Dubai has begun to crack down on begging tourism in the UAE, which peaks during the holy month of Ramadan. Tourists from some Asian countries make it a point to arrive […]
Month: May 2019
Updated: 4 ships suffer ‘sabotage’ near UAE waters, says MoFaic
No fatalities or injuries reported ABU DHABI 12th May 2019: Four commercial ships were subjected to sabotage operations today, 12th May, near UAE territorial waters in the Gulf of Oman, east of Fujairah, the Ministry […]
Coming Weather: Rains, winds to keep heat at bay
ABU DHABI 16 May 2019: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) expected a trough of low pressure to extend over the region resulting in the flow of a moist air mass from the Arabian Sea, […]
Retail committed to reducing prices in Ramadan: MoE
ABU DHABI 13 May 2019: The Ministry of Economy said that retail companies were committed to reducing their prices during Ramadan, as well as decreasing the number of consumer complaints and offering discounts of between […]
Cosmetic Surgery Coma: Guilty will be punished
DUBAI 13 May 2019: The Dubai Health Authority has clarified that the full measure of the law will be applied in the case of a young Emirati woman who slipped into coma after an ordinary […]
SWS shooters reign supreme in Ramadan tourney
SHARJAH 13 May 2019: Sharjah Women’s Sports Club’s shooters were crowned champions of the shooting competition on May 11 (Saturday) after they secured the first three places in the 10m air pistol shooting contests (individual), […]
Adnoc plans to build 75 new fuel stations in Dubai
Adnoc Distribution announces five-year expansion plan NEW YORK 13 May 2019: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) Distribution, is planning to expand its facilities and investment services around the UAE, especially in Dubai, which […]
NYUAD helps unravel 43-year Antarctica mystery of Polynya
ABU DHABI 11 May 2019: A study led by NYU Abu Dhabi Institute (NYUAD) has helped unravel a four decade long mystery surrounding the occurrence of a mid-sea Polynya – a body of unfrozen ocean […]
UAE joy as Abu Dhabi-owned Man City wins EPL
Manchester City 4-1 win over Brighton LONDON 13 May 2019: A 4-1 win over Brighton yesterday granted Manchester City the needed points to retain the English Premier League (EPL) title, one point ahead of Liverpool, […]
Christian expat builds mosque, fasts, hosts iftar
Vatican message for Ramadan urges universal fraternity FUJAIRAH 12 May 2019: Saji Cheriyan’s act of kindness in building a mosque has earned him the admiration of one and all and epitomised the UAE’s spirit of […]