Dubai: A total of 34 cars were involved in a pile-up accident in Dubai’s Emirates Road on Monday. The accident occurred due to poor visibility during the dust storm. Police urged motorists to use …
Dubai: 34-vehicle accident on Emirates Road
Four people were injured in a 34-vehicle pile-up on Dubai’s Emirates Road as dust storms hit the country on Monday, the police said. Brigadier General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, director-general of the …
How an innocent Ghanaian was arrested in Dubai over smuggling of marijuana
The brother of a suspect who is currently in police custody in Dubai, for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Dubai has stated that his brother (suspect) was arrested at the airport in Dubai upon …
Dubai Cares highlights access to education at Expo 2020 pavilion
Dubai: UAE-based global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares will put the spotlight on access to quality education in developing countries at its own pavilion at the upcoming Expo 2020 Dubai. In a …
There are now 2,813 mosques across Sharjah
Most mosques across the Emirates can accommodate between 500 to 5,000 worshippers Sharjah: Mosques across Sharjah have increased to 2,813 last year for a 27 per cent rise from the 2,223 places of …
Landing in Abu Dhabi? These are the COVID-19 protocols for arrivals
Guidelines vary depending on whether you are vaccinated or non-vaccinated …
Craving More, Abu Dhabi’s New Wealth Fund Can’t Move Fast Enough
Less than two years into frenetic dealmaking that reeled in a haul from pharmaceuticals to agricultural trading, Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi’s biggest worry is if he’s moving “fast enough.” …
Covid-19: How Dubai airport keeps the virus at bay
The Dubai International Airport (DXB) authorities have conducted more than four million on-site PCR Covid-19 tests of passengers in a bid to keep the airport premises safe for travellers as well as …
Dubai Diaries: A visit to the doctor is a lesson in genetics
Seeing the doctor was in right earnest, I hesitatingly offered up — maybe I’m a mix of both. ‘Who do you resemble the most,” he questioned again, forcing me to opt for my mother, feeling a bit guilty …
UAE weather alert: Hail in Kalba, rain in parts of Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, strong winds, dust storm across the UAE
Hail and heavy rain hit parts of Sharjah, including Kalba on Monday evening. The National Center of Meteorology shared videos on social media. Strong winds and dust storms were reported in some parts …
Crypto platform BitOasis gains approval to operate in Abu Dhabi
BitOasis has received new regulatory approvals from the ADGM as it prepares to launch the first licensed crypto exchange in the Middle East.
Sharjah gets 590 new mosques in two years
There had been 1,343 privately run mosques in 2018. The department said that Sharjah city registered the most number of mosques at 2,119 in 2020, up from 1,705 in 2018. The Central Region now has 446 …
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar to invest in Fifth Wall ‘proptech’ fund
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties ALDAR.AD plans to invest in Fifth Wall’s European Real Estate Technology Fund to tap the venture capital firm’s network of so-called proptech businesses, it said …
UAE award ‘regrets’ that philosopher Habermas rejected prize
The board of trustees of a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates expressed regret on Monday that prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas had turned down the prize, reversing …
Video: UAE dust storm alerts issued as strong winds kick up sand
Authorities in the UAE have urged drivers to be cautious as visibility has been affected due to strong winds kicking up dust and sand.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a code yellow …
UAE, China launch project to produce Sinopharm vaccine
The United Arab Emirates and China on Sunday announced a venture to produce the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine in the Gulf nation, state media reported. The Middle East China CNBG The UAE’s Group 42 …
Steps singer Lisa Scott-Lee is pictured working as a headteacher in Dubai in a white hot blazer and shorts
STEPS singer Lisa Scott-Lee has been pictured working as a headteacher in Dubai after moving to the Middle East with her family. The 45-year-old looks every inch the cool headteacher as she poses in a …