Friday, July 18, 2025

UAE

Man tried to bribe Dubai police officer with Dh50,000 in cash, a Mercedes and Rolex

The officer was promoted for his honesty in dismissing the bribe and reporting it to his superiors A man tried to bribe a Dubai police officer with Dh50,000 in cash, a Mercedes, Rolex watch and a monthly payment of Dh20,000...

UAE charity funds prosthetic leg to give shop worker new lease on life

Hashan Ali, from Bangladesh, had his leg amputated after a flesh-eating infection destroyed his muscles A shop worker who had to have his leg amputated was fitted with a prosthetic and had his physiotherapy funded by a UAE charity and...

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Benjamin Netanyahu discuss co-operation in phone call

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Israel's prime minister talk about regional stability, coronavirus and empowering young people The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi spoke to Israel's prime minister about co-operation and stability in the region. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, also...

Former US hostage accuses Qatari bank of funding field hospitals for terrorists

Matthew Schrier, kidnapped and tortured in Syria, accuses Qatar Islamic Bank of bankrolling charities which financed Al Qaeda A former US hostage is suing a Qatari bank for allegedly funding terrorism and helping to bankroll Al Qaeda field hospitals where...

Nobel Peace Prize winner World Food Programme: Chief David Beasley’s videos from the famine frontline

Organisation’s hands-on chief reveals scale of world hunger problem in series of tweets The World Food Programme (WFP) has won the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize. The United Nations organisation, the 101st winner of the prestigious award, was praised for its efforts...

Dubai Police seize hundreds of bikes in one-week campaign on reckless riders

Police said offences range from failing to wear helmets to riding against the flow of traffic Police in Dubai seized hundreds of bikes in a one-week campaign on reckless riders caught flouting traffic laws. Officers from Al Rafaa Police Station confiscated...

Arab Youth Survey 2020: Young people plan exodus amid dismay at region’s corruption and economic failure

Study finds close to half of region's 18-24-year-olds have considered, or are trying, to leave their home country Nearly half of young Arabs have considered leaving their home country because of their dismay over corruption, poor leadership and widespread economic...

Arab Youth Survey 2020: UAE most desirable country for ninth year

The Emirates was top ranked for its stability and well paying jobs The UAE has been named as the most desirable country for young Arabs to live in for a ninth year. A feeling of safety and security and the promise...

Sheikh Mohammed: Museum of the Future blends Arab authenticity with our global ambitions

Dubai's Ruler visits landmark that will help make the area a driver for sustainability and development Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, attended a ceremony to mark the start of the final phase of construction of the Museum...

Coronavirus: Window seat passengers at more risk of contracting Covid-19 on flights, study finds

The findings come from a detailed analysis of a flight in which several passengers contracted the virus Airline passengers are more at risk of catching the coronavirus if they sit in a window seat, a new study has found, contradicting...

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Direct flight service from Abu Dhabi to Sialkot starts, check booking details

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital's first low-cost airline, has launched direct flights to Sialkot in Pakistan, further...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 18th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,697.60 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,027.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 18th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,828.81 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,140.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 18th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,688.85 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,020.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 18th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 492.21 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 422.00. Usually people opt...