While the vibrant city’s airports were busy welcoming these passengers, Dubai Customs quietly handled 46.87 million bags belonging to them in the year. Dubai Customs plays a vital role in boosting the …
Sharjah declares distance learning for private schools, universities amid heavy rains
Sharjah has declared distance learning for private schools and universities in the emirate on Monday, February 12. The local emergency, crisis and disaster management team issued the notice for …
Senior civil servant advised UAE on communications in taxpayer-funded trips before taking comms job
A senior civil servant advised the United Arab Emirates on “public service communications” during taxpayer-funded trips before accepting the post of communications chief at the Emirati foreign …
‘Will I lose my gratuity if my company is sold to another business?’
Question: My company is about to be taken over by another business. There are six employees who have been with the company for three to four years. What will happen to our gratuity? Will we get it at …
Sharjah declares distance learning for private schools, universities
Additionally, all competitions and sports activities organised by the Sharjah Sports Council have been cancelled on Monday …
Look: This lone tent stands as a memorial for Gaza war victims in Sharjah’s Ghost Town
Jassim, Yasmeen, Khadijah, Abdul Haq, Abdul Sami, Mariam, Abu Bakr — these names echo in the haunting silence of the mourning tent erected in the Ghost Town of Al Madam in Sharjah. These are a few …
421 Arts Centre: in Abu Dhabi, art “takes off” from the old port
A route out of the spotlight of the UAE capital’s great artistic and cultural stages leads to the rough landscape of Mina Zayed’s old port, where the 421 cultural platform is a stepping stone for …
Abu Dhabi in advanced talks to develop Egypt’s Ras El Hekma
Some Egyptian state-run entities, along with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), could retain around a 20% stake in the 180-million-square-meter land …
Abu Dhabi Hindu temple: 12-day ‘Festival of Harmony’ kicks off with sacred ceremonies
The festival will be marked with different themes until February 21, including harmony, civilisation, peace, gratitude, values, and inspiration …
Three UAE soldiers killed in attack on military base in Somalia
Three soldiers from the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defense Force have been killed in an attack at the General Gordon military base in Mogadishu.
UAE: Will Employee Get 30-Day Salary If Asked To Leave Immediately After Quitting?
As you are employed by a company based in mainland Dubai, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the …
UAE government urges flexible working, remote learning amid weather warnings
Authorities have advised motorists to exercise extreme caution and avoid flooded and mountainous areas during hazardous weather conditions. Abu Dhabi Police have urged drivers to adhere to variable …
Three UAE Troops Killed in Somalia Attack by Al-Qaeda Affiliate
The United Arab Emirates said three of its troops and a Bahraini officer were killed while training the Somali army, in an attack claimed by Islamist insurgent group al-Shabaab.
UAE: SCC approves 2024 law overhaul for Police Sciences Academy
The Sharjah Consultative Council SCC has given its approval to a 2024 draft law that amends Law No 5 of 2014 focusing on the restructuring of the Police Sci …
UAE: Pre-summit day of WGS 2024 kicks off in Dubai
The pre-summit day of the World Governments Summit WGS 2024 kicked off this morning in Dubai The summit will officially open tomorrow and run until February …
UAE Says 3 Members of its Armed Forces Were Killed in Somalia Attack
The UAE Ministry of Defense said on Sunday three members of the Emirati Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defense Force were killed in a terrorist act in Somalia. The troops were on a …
UAE Rain: Public and private sector firms in Dubai told to work from home, schools urged to offer remote learning on Monday, February 12
In a post on social media, it said: “With unpredictable weather predicted, we ask all Dubai private schools, nurseries, and universities to be flexible when considering the needs of parents, staff and …