Al Ain Zoo celebrates Earth Day
Mo Mansour - On the occasion of World Environment Day, which is observed annually on June 5th, Al Ain Zoo highlighted some of its achievements in nature conservation and the preservation of animals and conducted an event at the Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning...
12 people are killed by a mine collapse in southern Venezuela
Mo Mansour - At least 12 miners were killed after a gold mine in southern Venezuela collapsed due to flooding, local authorities announced on Sunday, adding that the bodies of the victims were given to their relatives.
Sharjah's strategic water pipeline extension project by SEWA is now complete
Mo Mansour - The extension project of a vital major pipeline with a diameter of 800 mm, intended to convey water from Al Zubair Station to Al Shanouf Suburb, has been completed by Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA).
Mountain collapse in Sichuan, southwest China, results in 19 fatalities
Mo Mansour - 19 people were killed when a landslip tore through a mining company's worker dormitory early on Sunday morning in southwest China; other miners were evacuated to safety, according to Global Times.
Second phase of the Scan and Learn Arabic initiative is launched by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre
Mo Mansour - A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding the execution of the second phase of the Scan and Learn Arabic initiative has been signed by the Abu Dhabi Department of Community Development, the Department of Municipalities and Transport, and the Abu...
Get a driving licence in Dubai right away without any training thanks to the "Golden Chance" programme
Mo Mansour - Under the new "Golden Chance" programme, Dubai is pushing expats to obtain a UAE driving licence without going through the drawn-out procedure of taking driving lessons.
Sharjah Police's Supreme Command Committee will improve security performance
Mo Mansour - At a meeting of the Fifth Supreme Command Committee for the year 2023 held on Monday at the Art For All Centre-Falaj, Major General Saif Al Zari Al-Shamsi, Commander-in-Chief of the Sharjah Police, presided.
UAE National Centre of Meteorology warns of the possibility of fog and low visibility
Mo Mansour - Due to the potential for fog formations, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has asked drivers in the United Arab Emirates to exercise extreme caution and abide by the traffic laws.
Dubai Taxi sector trips expand at a spectacular rate in Q1 2023
Mo Mansour - In compared to the same period in the previous year, Dubai's taxi industry has seen strong development, with the first quarter of 2023 seeing a spectacular 6 percent growth.
In March 2024, Dubai will play home to the Third World Police Summit
Mo Mansour - The third World Police Summit will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from March 5–7, 2024, and is sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
UAE: RTA publishes a plan to switch to emissions-free operations by 2050
Mo Mansour - The first Middle Eastern organisation to create a long-term plan for transitioning to Net-Zero Emission Public Transport by 2050 is Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which has launched its "Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in...
UAE Announces updates work permit system, extending validity to three years
Mo Mansour - Following recommendations to lessen financial obligations, the Federal National Council (FNC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved the extension of work licences from two years to three years. The fee waiver for work permits and the...
UAE announces new smart driving license
Mo Mansour - By saving a digital duplicate of their licences in the RTA's smart application, drivers will be able to forgo carrying their physical licences, according to a new service that the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced. Drivers...
UAE announces new traffic offences with up to Dh2,000 in fines
Mo Mansour - In the UAE, new traffic fines of up to 2,000 Dh have been imposed. According to a tweet from the interior ministry, the "new additions" are meant to increase safety, particularly in cases of emergency including inclement weather.
Emirates Airlines cancels some of its foreign routes
Mo Mansour - The notification from Emirates Airlines regarding the suspension of select international flights till August 31 has been made public.
UAE urgently announces the application of corporate tax to people
Mo Mansour - UAE announces urgently that corporation tax would be applied to individuals. The Cabinet Resolution No. (49) of 2023 has been issued, according to a statement from the Ministry of Finance of the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai roads: New services for driving licenses
Mo Mansour - The Roads and Transport authority announced the introduction of new driving licence services from Dubai Roads, which include the delivery of licence transactions within two hours, including the renewal of driving licences, the renewal of vehicle...
List of nations for which UAE citizens don't need visas
Mo Mansour - The likelihood that expats will be granted visas will be improved by the nation's strong passport and high per capita income. Few nations, including the most well-liked tourist destinations, grant "UAE residents" visa-free entry and...
Expected dates for a six-day summer weekend in the UAE for Eid al Adha 2023
Mo Mansour - Eid al Adha 2023 is anticipated to happen next month, which means the next significant public holiday in the UAE won't be far off.
Attending the 'Sharjah Census' announcement is Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi
Mo Mansour - The preliminary results of the Sharjah Census 2022 were revealed on Wednesday night and were released by the Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah (DSCD). H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the Deputy Ruler of...
India: Inspired by the Cholas, handed on to Nehru: famous 'Sengol' to be put in new Parliament building
Mo Mansour - The "Sengol," which India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru received in 1947 to symbolise the handover of sovereignty from the British and is currently on display at an Allahabad museum, will be placed in the new Parliament...
How to send a WhatsApp message to someone without saving their phone number?
Mo Mansour - While the official WhatsApp app does not have an in-built feature that allows you to send messages to numbers that have not been stored, there are a few workarounds that you may utilise.
A 6.6-magnitude earthquake occurs near the Colombian and Panamanian borders
Mo Mansour - According to the US Geological Survey, a powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.6 occurred Wednesday night in the Caribbean Sea near the Panama-Colombia border.
Abu Dhabi Municipality upgrades 20 parks to satisfy the requirements for the World Disability Reunion Award
Mo Mansour - The Abu Dhabi Municipality has completed a comprehensive project that sought to upgrade 20 parks in Abu Dhabi.