Patrick Njoroge Wachira is raising funds in the UAE to train underprivileged children back home and make them future-ready …
Sharjah spotlights English translations of 59 authors at LBF
Sharjah24: To bolster the international presence and visibility of literary works from the Arab world, the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) spotlighted the English translations of 59 Emirati and Arab …
Sharjah Ruler issues Emiri Decree on AlHamriyah Municipal Council
Sharjah24: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No. (25) for 2022 regarding the restructuring of Al Hamriyah …
Where to buy reusable bags as Abu Dhabi set to ban single-use plastic carriers
Abu Dhabi has announced that it is set to ban single-use plastic bags from June. In preparation for the eco-move, residents will need to stock up on reusable shopping bags, so why not find a few …
UAE achieves 3.8% GDP growth in 2021, highest in the region: Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday said the UAE economy sustained an upward growth momentum despite the …
UAE: 6,943 vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 6,943 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine in the past 24 hours. The country’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) said the total doses administered now stand at 24.5 million.
UAE reports 243 new Covid-19 cases
The UAE reported 243 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, bringing its overall tally of infections to 893,172. Another 602 people recovered from the virus, taking this total to 872,271. No deaths have been …
UAE astronauts Hazzaa and Sultan complete robotic arm training for space journey
Emirati astronauts learn to operate 57.7-foot robotic arm used at ISS Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori and Sultan AlNeyadi are now one step closer to their next mission. Image Credit: Supplied …
UAE-based mum of three: ’50 days after giving birth, I can’t stand up by myself’
Look after you Fifty days after giving birth to her third child, Sharjah-based expat Beenish Umair Kapadia still needs help to get out of bed. She says she can’t walk very well yet either. And she’s …
UAE announces 243 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths in last 24 hours
ABU DHABI- The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 264,300 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a …
Dubai welder saved after doctors find three life-threatening conditions
A welder in Dubai found to have three potentially deadly conditions was saved after a string of life-saving operations. Doctors diagnosed P Shajikuttan, 48, from India, with a torn oesophagus, a …
Dubai: Maid jailed for practising witchcraft, using black magic on employer
An Asian domestic worker was arrested on charges of practising witchcraft and sorcery against her employer, which is punishable under the UAE Federal Penal Code. Dubai Public Prosecution referred the …
Reports: Anderson Silva set for boxing return on Floyd Mayweather card in Dubai
Anderson Silva has his next boxing match booked. Silva, the former longtime UFC middleweight champion, will lace up the gloves for a return to the ring against Brazilian MMA fighter Bruno Machado in …
UAE’s GDP growth rate is highest in the region: Sheikh Mohammed
The Statistics Centre has announced the UAE’s gross domestic product for 2021. While the World Bank expected the UAE’s economy …
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UAE economy grew by 3.8% in 2021 -Dubai ruler
The United Arab Emirates recorded economic growth of 3.8% in 2021, Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said in a Twitter post on Thursday.
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Sharjah Ruler re-forms Al Madam Municipal Council
Sharjah24: His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued Emiri Decree No. 23 for 2022 regarding the restructuring of the Al Madam Municipal …
UAE’s 1 Billion Meals drive begins distributing food parcels in five countries
The 1 Billion Meals initiative, which aims to provide food support to the underprivileged and undernourished in 50 countries around the world, announced that it has started distributing food parcels …