Man gets life in jail for planting marijuana at home
ABU DHABI 22 November 2017: A man’s death penalty for planting marijuana at home for abuse and sale has been reduced to a life sentence by the Abu Dhabi Court of Appeal. His accomplice was […]
Emirates
Another nationality gets visa-free entry into UAE
UAE and Grenada in entry-visa exemption NEW YORK 24 November 2017: The UAE and Grenada have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to exempt Emirati and Grenadian nationals carrying ordinary passports from obtaining pre-entry visas. The […]
Residents: Do a silent prayer at 11:30 am tomorrow
UAE mourns martyr Abdul Rahman Abdul Kareem ABU DHABI 29 November 2017: The General Command of the UAE Armed Forces has mourned the death of martyr, First Warrant Officer Abdul Rahman Abdul Kareem Al Ahmed, who […]
First ‘robot receptionist’ in Mena starts work @ Smart Dubai
DUBAI 27 November 2017: The Smart Dubai Office (SDO), has partnered with regional technology business solutions provider, Nearbuy, to host a trial of the first ‘robot receptionist’ in the Middle East. Farah, which stands at 1.50 […]
Dh55m road linking Dubai and Hatta being built
Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan on track DUBAI 26 November 2017: The Executive Council of Dubai said the Hatta Comprehensive Development Plan is progressing according to schedule. The plan involves a series of projects and initiatives aimed […]
Long Weekend Coming: Three-day holiday for UAE private sector
Four days of holiday for government staff DUBAI 23 November 2017: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the public holidays to mark the Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) birthday, National Day, and Commemoration Day, for […]
Thousands throng The Walk @ Al Seef in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI 25 November 2017: Thousands of visitors have thronged The Walk at Al Seef in Abu Dhabi. The new European style family-friendly promenade was officially opened on November 16, followed by a three-day festival organised […]
First-ever Arabian Eagle-Owl discovered in UAE
ABU DHABI 22 November 2017: The recent discovery of a previously not sighted owl species in the UAE – the Arabian Eagle Owl (Bubo africanus milesi) = has been confirmed by Emirates Wildlife Society in association […]
Quartet adds two entities, 11 to terror lists
ABU DHABI 23 November 2017: The United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Arab Republic of Egypt have extended their terror lists, adding two entities and 11 individuals over […]
Your fines in this UAE emirate are being cut
FUJAIRAH 21 November 2017: The Fujairah Police General Command has declared that it will reduce traffic and vehicles seizure fines. The decision will be valid from 25th November 2017 to 4th January 2018. Major General Mohammed […]