Dubai’s Al Sufouh Street renamed
On the occasion of Saudi National Day, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a directive to rename Al Sufouh Street, […]
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Girl asks court to recognize her as male
By staff In a rare legal case, a girl from another Gulf country has filed a court case to seek official recognition of her as a male after undergoing a sex correction operation. The court […]
Dubai Parks and Resorts Announces Daily Ticket Prices
Dubai Parks and Resorts announced today daily ticket prices for the much-anticipated theme park destination which will open on 31 October this year. Pre-purchased standard adult tickets will range from AED 240 to AED 330 […]
What are the 3 ways to replace lost car registration card in Dubai?
Did you lose your car registration card – or was it stolen? In either case, you will need a new one. The Roads & Transport Authority in Dubai has come up with three convenient ways […]
Eid rush to fill up IMG World of Adventure in Dubai
The world’s largest indoor theme park has opened in Dubai. And, with school kids and their families coming back after the summer break, the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays are expected to be a sell-out […]
Initial report on Emirates jet crash issued
Dubai’s civil aviation authorities have issued a preliminary report on the crash of an Emirates Boeing 777 at Dubai Airport on August 3, saying the aircraft tried to take off again just after landing but […]
National space sector policy announced
The UAE Space Agency has announced details of the National Space Sector Policy. The document was approved on September 4 by the Council of Ministers, headed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, […]
Man tries to run over US jogger in Abu Dhabi
An Emirati man is on trial in Abu Dhabi on charges of trying to kill an American by running him over with his car while the expatriate was jogging. The defendant also faces terrorism charges, […]
20 hurt in two accidents in Dubai
Accidents involve eight cars Twenty people were injured in two separate accidents involving eight cars on Dubai’s roads on Saturday and Sunday, the emirate’s traffic police chief has said. Colonel Saif Al Mazroui said one […]
UAE Cabinet announces Eid Al Adha holidays
The UAE cabinet has announced that the Eid Al Adha 2016 holiday for Federal institutions and ministries will begin on Sunday, 11th September and end on Thursday, 15th September. Government offices are set to resume […]