I can think of a number of them that would be less appropriate to provide the leadership of Interpol – but not many. UAE police chief Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi, left, is pictured in 2018 (Wikicommons) …
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Traveling to Dubai during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go
If you’re planning a trip to Dubai, here’s what you’ll need to know and expect if you want to visit during the global coronavirus pandemic.
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WEB EXTRA: World’s Largest Fountain Unveiled In Dubai
The Palm Fountain in Dubai, UAE was crowned world’s largest fountain by Guinness World Records on Thursday (10/22). It features 128 super shooters that reach up to almost 345 feet high and spans over …
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Dubai Celebrates Breaking Guinness Records for Largest Fountain
The Palm Fountain in Dubai has been named the largest in the world by Guinness World Records . Footage shared by Ashleigh Stewart, a journalist based in Dubai, shows celebrations in Dubai after the …
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$10 billion crypto firm Ripple considers relocating to London over U.S. regulation
Switzerland, Singapore, Japan and the United Arab Emirates are also under consideration for Ripple’s potential move abroad. LONDON — Ripple, the $10 billion financial technology company best known for …
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Sharjah Police encourage residents to report negative phenomena through “Guard service
In a new initiative, the Sharjah Police is asking residents to help them fight negative phenomena by encouraging them to report them through the ‘Guard service’ on the Sharjah Police app. The service …
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Ahead of F-35 sale to UAE, Pentagon pledges to keep Israel strong
The United States recommitted itself to maintaining Israel’s military dominance in the Middle East Thursday during a visit to the Pentagon by Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz, the two sides said.
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Dubai Sets Record for World’s Biggest Fountain
A view shows a new fountain during a ceremony at the Palm Jumeirah in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest fountain, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates October 22, 2020.
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Minor fire breaks out at auto spares warehourse in Sharjah
Sharjah: Sharjah Civil Defence controlled a minor fire that occurred in the Industrial Area 2 in Sharjah on Thursday afternoon, said Colonel Sami Khamis Al Naqbi , Director General of Sharjah …
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Sharjah shelters 1,279 kids from abuse
Over the last eight months, Sharjah’s child protection department has taken in a total of 1,279 kids who had been exposed to different kinds of abuse, authorities said on Thursday. Under the care of …
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Highlights: Al Fujairah 2-4 Sharjah
Watch full match highlights, as Sharjah took full points beating their hosts Fujairah 4-2, on match-day 1 of the Arabian Gulf League 2020-2021 season.
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RTA launches new bus route, dedicated bus lanes for Dubai-Sharjah routes
Sharjah bus lane will be opened, cutting transit time between the two emirates by 15 minutes. Other bus route changes will also be introduced from the same date, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority …
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Sharjah rolls out 400 touch-screen parking meters
Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality has rolled out 400 touch-screen parking meters as part of an effort to make its services smart and convenient. The touch screen parking meters align with the use …
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Don’t throw used masks on streets, warn Abu Dhabi police
The Police have warned residents against throwing used face masks and gloves on the roads and public utilities.In an awareness …
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Israelis can now travel to Dubai. The Persian Gulf will never be the same
For decades, Israelis couldn’t travel to the UAE and its dazzling city of Dubai — or vice versa. That’s all changed with new diplomatic relations. Find out what residents of Israel and Dubai hope to …
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Sharjah senior citizens to receive free flu vaccine at home
The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) has announced it has rolled out a drive to administer free flu shots to seniors in their homes. SSSD said the first phase will reach the elderly in the …
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Seniors in Sharjah get flu shots at home
Sharjah’s social services team has now started going house to house to administer seasonal flu vaccines to senior residents. Families who wish to have their elderly members vaccinated at home may dial …
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