The Philippine Ambassador to the UAE, Hjayceelyn M. Quintana, inaugurated the passport renewal centre (PaRC) at VFS Global, World Trade Centre, in Abu Dhabi city on Friday, coinciding with the …
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Philippine envoy opens passport renewal facility in Abu Dhabi on Philippine Independence Day
Philippine Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Hjayceelyn M. Quintana led the inauguration of the Passport Renewal Center (PaRC) at the World Trade Center in Abu Dhabi. The inauguration coincided …
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Sharjah Police responds to stolen car tweet
My car Dubai licence plate has been stolen in Sharjah, I called Sharjah Police and they told me that I have to come to the police station but I am outside of the UAE, the thief …
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Sharjah industrial zone Phase One work ‘nearing completion’
The industrial sector in Sharjah is the largest among the various emirates of the country, comprising 21 key zones, at a rate of 2,800 industrial units. It also accommodates about 1/4 of the …
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Dubai sees 228% increase in e-commerce complaints during May
Dubai Economy said the noticeable rise in consumer complaints … websites due to the current conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, especially as many business owners began to sell their …
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Dubai Chamber Processed Over 152,000 E-Transactions In March-May 2020
Dubai Chamber has processed a total of 152,059 electronic transaction between March and May of this year, at a rate of 50,000 transactions per month.
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Revealed: How Dubai malls control crowds at full capacity to maintain safe distance
As Dubai malls resume operating at 100 per cent capacity, a leading mall operator has said entire teams at its malls have been trained to help enforce social distancing requirements, among which is …
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Sharjah club to nurture local judo talents for future
Sports Club will be undertaking the training and upkeep of local Emirati judo talent with an eye on international glory in the future. “Once we are past this challenge [of the coronavirus pandemic] we …
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SRTI Park, I-kWh to provide clean energy to key Sharjah region
The Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) has announced the launch of i-kWh in the local market for providing clean energy hybrid power systems at zero upfront cost to …
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UN Experts Show Vast Gold Smuggling Networks from Congo to Dubai
Gold smuggling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is costing the impoverished country millions of dollars in tax revenue and funding conflict and criminal networks that stretch across Africa …
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Sharjah: Injured biker airlifted to safety from desert
The National Center for Search and Rescue in coordination with the General Command of Sharjah Police has rescued an injured Australian biker from the sand dunes of Al Badyer in Sharjah. Police said …
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UFC’s “Fight Island” Will Take Place in Abu Dhabi
UFC will take place on an island in Abu Dhabi, SI’s Justin Barrasso discusses how UFC President Dana White put together this unprecedented event.
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UAE envoy warns Israeli annexation would ‘upend’ Arab ties
The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the U.S. on Friday warned Israel against annexing the Jordan Valley and other parts of the occupied West Bank, saying the move would “upend” Israel’s efforts to …
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Fire safety: Banned cladding to be removed from high-rise buildings in Sharjah
The Sharjah Municipality has launched a crackdown on the buildings that continue to keep cladding facades, as part of its efforts to prevent fire accidents in residential units. The inspection focuses …
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Makwan Amirkhani vs. Danny Henry added to UFC 251 in Abu Dhabi
Makwan Amirkhani will face Danny Henry at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi – also known as “Fight Island.” A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the booking to MMA Junkie after an initial report …
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KuCoin Adds Support For Purchasing Crypto With 17 More Fiat Currencies
KuCoin, an IDG-backed crypto exchange, announced that it will add support for Indian rupee (INR), Argentine peso …
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Harikrishna excited about taking part in strong Sharjah event
The World Stars Sharjah Online international chess tournament which opens on Friday boasts of a strong line-up. Among the six players competing in the double round-robin event is India’s No. 2 player …
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