A 17-year-old Arab girl died in Sharjah after falling from the 39th floor of a residential tower on Thursday evening, the Sharjah Police said. A top police official said Al Buhairah officers have …
Weather: UAE hits 51°C, says NCM, fog alert issued in parts of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Umm Al Quwain from 10pm
Fog and mist formation expected from 10pm on Friday till 8am on Saturday, says NCM alert The National Center of Meteorology has said that the maximum temperature recorded in the UAE was 51°C in …
UAE: Covid-19 safety rules updated on Friday
The Abu Dhabi’s Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Committee on Friday approved to allow members of the same family to sit at one table in restaurants and cafes in Abu Dhabi, with no limit on numbers, …
Dubai holidays: UAE slams red list decision while UK resumes some direct flights
THE United Arab Emirates have slammed the UK Government’s decision to keep the country on the red list. It comes as England has allowed some direct flights from the UAE to resume.
Meeting highlights ways to promote secure banking system in the UAE
UAE’s SWIFT User Group Steering Committee & National Member Group (SUGSCNMC) held its 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), virtually. The meeting was presided over by Jamal Saleh, Chairman of UAE’s …
UAE: Pack your bags this summer, European destinations are waiting
As the UAE has established travel corridors with four destinations and more countries are easing quarantine procedures, residents can plan their holidays …
Syrian girl dies in Sharjah after reportedly falling from the 39th-floor balcony of her apartment
Sharjah: A 17-year-old Syrian girl died after reportedly falling from the 39th-floor balcony of her apartment in the Al Khan area of Sharjah on Thursday night, a Sharjah Police official said. The …
Indian woman reportedly jumps to her death from fourth-floor apartment in Sharjah
Sharjah: An Indian woman reportedly jumped to her death from the balcony of a fourth-floor apartment in the Al Khan area of Sharjah, police said. According to the police, the incident happened at …
Sharjah unveils $53m beach projects to enhance tourism offering
The (Shurooq) has announced the launch of two new beach development projects, worth a total of AED197 million ($53.6 million), as the emirate seeks to enhance its tourism sector. The upcoming AED110 …
Bank of Sharjah’s OGM approves $1bln securities issuance
The ordinary general meeting (OGM) of Bank of Sharjah has approved to issue non-convertible Tier 1 capital perpetual securities at a total value not exceeding $1 billion. The OGM will authorise the …
Dhs1,000 fine for gathering at traffic accident or fire sites in Abu Dhabi
Police said that Article No. 74 of the Federal Traffic and Traffic Law, stipulates Dhs1,000 fine for obstructing traffic (by gathering) during accidents.
UAE Covid vaccine: Pfizer booster after Sinopharm jabs will enhance immunity levels
The UAE Capital’s decision to give options of different Covid-19 booster shots to fully vaccinated community members will enhance their immunity levels and offer further protection against the …
Saudi Roundup: Most recent major business developments taking place in the kingdom
Here are some of the top business and economic news that made headlines in Saudi in recent days and weeks. The trading system of Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul securities market resumed operations last …
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Abu Dhabi-based NYUAD studies COVID-19 virus mutations, link to transmissibility
UAE, US researchers also look at single, double and triple mutations in the critical spike Abu Dhabi: An Abu Dhabi-based university has suggested its United States-based counterpart that the location …
Covid-19: Popular tourist destination ready to welcome vaccinated travellers from UAE
Thailand – one of the most popular destinations for travellers from the UAE – is getting ready to welcome tourists.Pichaya Saisaengchan, director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand for Dubai and the …
Up to 2 years’ jail for anyone who escapes arrest in the UAE
It further said that ”punishment by detention shall apply if the crime is committed by two or more persons, or by threat or by violence against persons or things.” …
UAE: 72,879 Covid vaccine doses administered in 24 hours
The UAE has administered 72,879 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 13.2 million.