A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to block the Trump administration’s effort to expedite the sale of $23.7 billion worth of military equipment to the United Arab Emirates.
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Sharjah Municipality takes steps towards sustainability
Sharjah Municipality has launched the first phase of its ‘Sustainable Municipality’ project, in line with the visions and directives of Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Dr.
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Will The UAE Withdraw From OPEC?
OPEC has suffered immensely under the pandemic and subsequent oil demand loss, and its job could now become significantly more challenging as members mull the pros of staying with the group against …
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Abu Dhabi: Over 700 drivers cut traffic black points, retrieve driving licences
A total of 764 drivers of registered vehicles in Abu Dhabi benefited from traffic point reduction courses and retrieved their driving licences over the previous nine months of 2020. Colonel Dr …
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18-month-old boy drowns in bath tub in Sharjah’s Al Majaz
An 18-month-old toddler drowned in a bath tub in his family’s apartment in Sharjah’s Al Majaz area, the police said on Thursday. The boy was declared dead when he was rushed to Al Qassimi Hospital.
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Toddler dies after drowning in bathtub at his family home in Sharjah
A toddler died after drowning in a bathtub at his family house in Sharjah, a police officer told Gulf News. The incident took place on7. The one-year-old Nepalese boy, identified as A.M., was rushed …
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Ethereum 2.0 Sees $10 Million Stake from Dubai-Based Investment Firm
Dubai’s IBC Group has announced an investment of $10 million, equating to a stake of 21,000 ETH in the upcoming launch of Ethereum 2.0.
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21 things you need to know if you’ve just moved to Dubai
New in Dubai? Or just been away a while and need a refresher? Here are a few quick things you need to know about arriving in Dubai You’re fresh off the plane and have just touched down on Dubai soil.
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Sharjah Police launch video campaign to curb theft in cars
Awareness drive aims to warn motorists about new tricks being used by car thieves to steal valuables from vehicles …
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Sharjah Ruler unveils plaque at SRTI Park’s new headquarters
Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, inaugurated the new headquarters of the Sharjah Research, Technology, and Innovation Park (SRTI Park) in the …
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Lawmakers introduce resolutions to block Trump’s F-35 sale to UAE
Lawmakers say the administration’s rush to complete the sale is ignoring risks to sensitive military technology posed by UAE’s ties to Russia and China ― and to Israel’s military edge in the Middle …
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U.S. senators seek to stop Trump’s $23 billion in arms sales to UAE
Three U.S. senators on Wednesday said they would introduce legislation seeking to halt the Trump administration’s effort to sell more than $23 billion of drones and other weapons systems to the United …
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Arsenal’s Sead Kolasinac tests positive for COVID as Willian faces Dubai trip investigation
Sead Kolasinac has become the second Arsenal player to test positive for coronavirus while away with his national team as the international break places a heavy burden on Premier League squads. The …
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UAE woman visits all seven continents, breaks Guinness record
A United Arab Emirates woman broke a Guinness World Record when she visited all seven continents in 3 days, 14 hours, 46 minutes and 48 seconds.
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UAE Government discusses ensuring country’s health for next 50 years
Upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to chart a comprehensive development plan for the next 50 …
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The Second Temple hasn’t existed for nearly 2,000 years. Why did a UAE airline say it’s a Tel Aviv tourist attraction?
The airliner made history recently after it conducted the first-ever direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport.
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UAE suspends visit visas for 12 countries, including Pakistan: FO
The new restrictions are believed to be related to the second wave of COVID-19 but official confirmation is being sought …
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