The UAE revealed its first female astronaut, who will join the country’s space program. Sheikh Mohammed posted on Twitter on Saturday to announce Nora al-Matroushi’s appointment. At the same time, …
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Covid vaccine: UAE administers 9 million doses
The UAE has administered 30,430 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 stands at over 9 …
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Tourist faces jail in Dubai after doctors found legally-smoked cannabis in blood
An American tourist faces years in jail in Dubai after doctors called police when they tested his blood and found cannabis – which he’d legally smoked before he arrived in the country. Peter Clark, 51 …
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IDEX 2021: INKAS UAE ups the ante with HORNET series
The 2021 is no exception as top players in the defense industry across the world came to show off their latest technologies, but home-grown car armorer, UAE-based Inkas Vehicles LLC, stood its ground …
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Ramadan in UAE: Parking, toll gate, bus timings in Abu Dhabi
Public buses will be available in Abu Dhabi city and its suburbs according to its usual schedule except for A10, A20, A40, 405 and 406 which will be available until 6pm only. Most of the services’ …
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UAE’s Mubadala May Join $12 Billion Aramco Oil Pipelines Deal
An Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund may join a group investing in Saudi Aramco’s oil pipelines, in a deal set to be backed by a loan of around $10.5 billion.Mubadala Investment Co., a fund with $232 …
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UAE Ramadan scheme: Feed the needy for as low as Dh1
Providing food during the holy month of Ramadan is the best we can give from the UAE to humanity. For a donation of as low as Dh1, you can take part in the region’s biggest food donation drive …
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Ramadan in UAE: Sharjah Ruler pardons 206 prisoners ahead of holy month
The gesture will help the pardoned prisoners start afresh and spend the rest of their lives with their families. Earlier today, the UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had …
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Covid impact: Sharjah private schools start in-classroom lessons
Private schools in Sharjah on Sunday morning received in-classroom pupils, who are above 12 years of age and carried a negative PCR test report, amid strict compliance with all Covid-19 precautionary …
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Bedouin art of weaving ‘Al Sadu’ comes alive at Sharjah fest
Sharjah: The Emirati Bedouin community’s ‘Al Sadu’ weaving handcraft, which provides soft furnishings for tents and decorative accessories for camels, was on show at Sharjah Heritage Days, which …
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Covid impact: Sharjah private schools start onsite classes
Private schools in Sharjah on Sunday morning received in-classroom pupils, who are above 12 years of age and carried a negative PCR test report, amid strict compliance with all Covid-19 precautionary …
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Sharjah’s House of Wisom: A Look Inside
The House of Wisdom (HoW) is Sharjah’s new cultural destination and iconic architectural marvel. It was commissioned in honor of the Sharjah World Book Capital 2019 title by UNESCO and is the living …
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Sharjah Chamber holds 16th periodic meeting
The Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) commended the launch of the National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology Operation 300bn (Project 300 billion) …
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12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival sets after Eid
Young visitors will enjoy new edutainment and cultural adventures, and learn in a fun-filled environment. The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) has announced that the 12 th edition of the Sharjah …
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Sharjah government departments’ working hours in Ramadan announced
The Sharjah Human Resources Directorate (SHRD) announced the work hours for the Holy month of Ramadan in government departments in the Emirate of Sharjah, starting at 9.00 and ending at 14.00. It has …
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Global Supply-Chain Glitches Hinder Dubai Business Activity
Business conditions in Dubai improved at a slower rate last month after global supply-chain constraints delayed the Middle East business hub’s recovery from the pandemic. Dubai’s Purchasing Managers’ …
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Dubai fancy number plates sold for Dh34 million
Plate AA 66 went for Dh2.92 million, plate I 70 sold for Dh2.5 million and Plate O 99999 fetched Dh1 million at the 106th open auction held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority on Saturday, April …
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