As vaccines roll out unevenly worldwide and waves of infections force countries to extend restrictions, foreign buyers flush with cash have flooded Du..|News Track …
EGP, NMC open new collection centres in Abu Dhabi
The Emirati Genome Program (EGP), the world’s first dedicated program to ever study the Arab genome, has expanded its reach with new collection centres that have been added through NMC Healthcare’s …
Up to Dh100,000 fine, jail for infected person deliberately spreading infectious disease in UAE
A jail sentence or a Dh10,000-Dh50,000 fine, or both, will be imposed on anyone who knows that he or she is infected, or suspects infection from a contagious disease, and yet fail …
UAE denies social media rumour of changing official weekend
UAE authorities have denied rumours that have been circulating on social media that there will be a switch in the country’s official weekend, stressing that the information is false. The fake news …
Sharjah eye ACL berth; Isaila vows to take title fight down to the wire
Sharjah will look to extend their winning streak and finish the season in the top three to guarantee themselves a berth in the Asian Champions League (ACL) next season. The defending champions, who …
12th Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival set to start from May 19
The 12th edition of Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) is ready to open its door for a wide range of activities for young children as well as book lovers. The event incorporated with young …
Covid impact: UAE reduces penalties on VAT, excise tax
The UAE has reduced tax penalties for value-added tax (VAT) and Excise Tax in order to help the companies and individuals better cope with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.According to the …
Ramadan: UAE sends 50 tonnes of food supplies to Bangladesh
The UAE sent a plane carrying 50 tonnes of food supplies to the People’s Republic of Bangladesh as part of its initiatives during the holy month of Ramadan, Wam reported on Thursday. Abdullah Ali Al …
Uberstate on the Road to Success
When Bitcoin was launched, not many envisaged it would grow beyond their expectations and pave the way for the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency. Crypto enthusiasts and investors are looking …
Dubai offers haven from pandemic for the world’s wealthy
Wealthy foreign buyers are flooding the luxury property market in Dubai, driving up prices. The UAE, which has fared relatively well during the pandemic, is one of the few places in the world where …
Dubai drivers alert: RTA announces temporary road closure
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced the closure of a major road for the weekend.For road users in #Dubai, please be informed about the closure of the loop leading to …
Sharjah’s first female car mechanic Huda Al Matroushi on battling perceptions
Huda Al Matroushi, Sharjah’s first female car mechanic, received a call she wasn’t really expecting. The caller was none other …
This photo shows a UAE minister attending the opening ceremony of a church in Abu Dhabi
A picture has been shared multiple times on Facebook alongside a claim that it shows the Saudi king and priests from the Vatican inaugurating a Catholic church in Saudi Arabia. The claim is false: the …
UAE records 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, three deaths in 24 hours
The United Arab Emirates confirmed 1,724 new COVID-19 cases, 1,682 recoveries and three deaths over the last 24 hours, the country’s health ministry …
Upto Dh100,000 fine, jail for infected person deliberately spreading infectious disease in UAE
A jail sentence or a Dh10,000-Dh50,000 fine, or both, will be imposed on anyone who knows that he or she is infected, or suspects infection from a contagious disease, and yet fail …
UAE: Why this digital artist is disrupting the ‘influencer dream’
Sparking a conversation with her incisive takes on influencers’ feeds during the pandemic, Alicia Goveas has a lot to say …
Cricket: Abu Dhabi T10 to be part of UAE’s 50th National Day celebrations
Fifth edition of Abu Dhabi T10 plays out in UAE capital from November 19 to December 4 Abu Dhabi: Northern Warriors will look to win a third Abu Dhabi T10 honour while defending the title they won in …