Names of 4 ships ‘sabotaged’ off Fujairah released
All is normal at the port ABU DHABI 14 May 2019: The ship traffic is running its normal course at Port of Fujairah and work is proceeding as usual, official Emirates New Agency said, following […]
Year: 2019
‘Stalker’ – largest-ever anti-drugs operation in UAE history
DUBAI 14 May 2019: “Operation Stalker”, the largest anti-drug operation in UAE’s history, led to the capture of two international drug smuggling gangs and revealed their method of smuggling drugs in spare parts of cars. […]
Fujairah denies explosions at port, says ops normal
FUJAIRAH 12 May 2019: The Fujairah Media Office denied media reports that explosions took place at the Port of Fujairah this morning. The Office said in a statement, “The operations at the port are going […]
UAE green light to electronically tag criminals
ABU DHABI 14 May 2019: The UAE Cabinet has issued a decision on the implementation of electronic monitoring for convicts under house arrest. This step comes in line with modern penal principles of the UAE […]
Borouge to build 250,000 bpd oil refinery in Fujairah
ABU DHABI 14 May 2019: The United Arab Emirates’ Borouge Petroleum and Gas Investment Co (BPGIC) has announced plans to set up an oil refinery to produce bunker fuel with a capacity of 250,000 barrel […]
Victory team wins Aquabike world championship
DUBAI 14 May 2019: Victory Team DXB has claimed the championship title at the opening round of the 2019 UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship in Portimao, Portugal. The Team dominated the Ski Division GP1 category in […]
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 […]
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 […]