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Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor donates 50 ambulances and quarantine building unit

Al Habtoor to establish integrated virology laboratory to support medical research Emirati businessman Khalaf Al Habtoor on Thursday announced that he will be donating 50 state-of-the-art ambulances and a medically-equipped building to be used for quarantine purposes in UAE. As part...

Coronavirus: UAE halts entry of residency visa holders who are abroad

UAE has suspended for 2 weeks entry of residency visa holders who are currently abroad ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Social distancing: Coronavirus redefines respecting personal space Photos: Spring breakers throng Florida beaches despite coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus: How you can make...

Coronavirus: UAE ministry launches helpline for residence visa holders abroad

Update: MoFAIC adds second number due to high volume of calls Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has established a round-the-clock helpline to help holders of valid residence permits abroad. The move comes after the UAE...

Work from home for vulnerable employees in UAE: All you need to know

A 'remote work' system has been launched for the public sector employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Starting Sunday, public sector employees in Abu Dhabi and Dubai who are vulnerable to Covid-19 infection, will be able to work from home. The...

Sharjah Ruler’s Court mourns death of Sheikh Ahmed Al Qasimi

The funeral prayers will be performed at King Faisal Mosque in Sharjah. The Court of Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, mourned the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Khalid...

Sharjah workers attack sponsor, flee with 4kg gold

Massive hunt launched as suspects catch a flight to India within an hour ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE UAE: Why do bank changes interest rate on a loan? Photos: 'Wings India 2020' aviation exhibition kicks off in Hyderabad Photos: Gulf News...

Coronavirus precaution: All UAE schools, universities likely to implement e-learning until June 2020

UAE schools to implement e-learning as precautionary measure against COVID-1 ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus paralyses Milan, Italy's economic and fashion capital Coronavirus or COVID-19 explained: Everything you should know Coronavirus in China: Coat maker now makes hazmat suits Coronavirus:...

UAE announces 11 new coronavirus cases, 3 recoveries

The total confirmed cases in the UAE is now 85 ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Flame for 2020 Tokyo Olympics lit in Greece amid coronavirus lockdown Photos: Life in Gulf and Middle East in the time of coronavirus Photos: Before...

UAE announces 15 new coronavirus cases, five new recoveries

The total number of cases is 74 out of which 17 have recovered ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Abu Dhabi sterilizes abattoirs, children’s play centres to prevent coronavirus Photos: Thousands of women take part in Attukal Pongala in Kerala despite coronavirus...

UAE: 14-month-old girl dies after choking on potato chip

Desperate efforts to revive girl fail as she dies in RAK hospital Ras Al Khaimah: A fourteen-month-old Emirati girl died in hospital on Tuesday night after choking on a potato chip. Efforts to dislodge the chip from the child’s throat failed,...

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UAE Turns Waste Into Resources Through Biofuel, Textile and Food Initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.

Fujairah Crash Claims 14 Lives, Crown Prince Visits Bereaved Family

A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.