On Sunday afternoon, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received well-wishers at Al Badee Palace on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.
Woman who fell off Dubai yacht during party to be released from hospital
A Carlow woman who suffered serious injuries in Dubai after falling two stories from a yacht while attending a friend’s birthday party is to be released from hospital. Natasha ‘Tasha’ Keane, who is …
Dubai: Fire breaks out, thick black smoke covers sky in Al Quoz
A fire broke out at Al Quoz Industrial Area 2 on Sunday at about 3pm. Thick black smoke can be seen coming from the incident. Police have cordoned off the area as several firefighters are dousing the …
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UAE: How to renew Russian passport, all you need to know
All expats in UAE are aware of how important their passports are. Ensuring that it is renewed in time and that it is not lost or damaged. For Russians in the country, the process of getting a passport …
Irish woman seriously injured after falling from Dubai yacht ‘on the mend’
Natasha ‘Tasha’ Keane was rushed to hospital after the incident a week ago with a ‘severe head injury and lacerations to her liver’
Dubai Police launches scheme to help children of female prison inmates
Dubai Police have launched a scheme to ensure the welfare of children of female inmates in the emirate’s prisons. The You Made Me Happy initiative was launched on Eid Al Adha and sees children being provided with clothing,
UAE and Turkish Presidents exchange Eid Al Adha greetings
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye, spoke by telephone today to exchange congratulations and …
Where to see fireworks in Abu Dhabi for Eid Al Adha 2024
Abu Dhabi ’s adventure hub, Al Hudariyat Island, will holiday a five-minute fireworks display on Sunday, June 16. Starting at 9pm, the display will be held at Marsana Beach. Enjoy dinner at one of the island’s restaurants before watching the skies come to life.
Abu Dhabi To Launch Two New Communication Satellites
Abu Dhabi-based Al Yah Satellite Communications Company PJSC (Yahsat) will launch two new satellites in 2027 and 2028 to“offer secure governmental communications across Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.”
UAE: Is It Legal For Employers To Deny Annual Leave Based On Co-Worker’s Absences?
Answer: In the UAE, it is at the discretion of an employer to decide the dates of annual leave of its employees on rotation based on work requirements. This is in accordance with Article 29 (4) of …
UAE leaders perform Eid Al Adha prayers; greet citizens, residents on festival
The leaders of the UAE performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Sunday, June 16, as Muslims across the country celebrated the highly revered religious festival. Eid Al Adha, also known as Feast of Sacrifice, …
UAE: Rights Of Non-Muslim Women Seeking Divorce From Husband Explained
A non-Muslim individual is also allowed to apply the provisions of personal laws of his or her home country before a personal status court, which has jurisdiction in the UAE to handle personal matters …
Sister of Carlow woman who fell two storeys from yacht in Dubai shares positive update
A Carlow woman who suffered serious injuries in Dubai after falling two stories from a yacht while attending a friend’s birthday party is to be released from …
Iran, UAE Coordinate Efforts to End Gaza War
Senior Iranian and Emirati diplomats weighed plans for concerted action to end the Israeli onslaught on the Gaza Strip and provide humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people.
Dubai-bound passenger held with raw diamonds worth over Rs 2 crore at Surat airport
SURAT: A Dubai-bound Indian passenger was apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Surat airport for allegedly concealing raw diamonds worth more than …
Iran, UAE top diplomats discuss regional developments
The top diplomats of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Arab Emirates held a phone conversation to discuss the latest developments in the region, as well as issues of mutual interest.