scam alert: Big Ticket warns public about fake calls; UAE
Organisers of the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw have warned the general public against falling prey to scammers who pose as representatives to dupe victims into giving their personal…
Public urged to keep beaches clean; stay safe while enjoying seaside during summer.
Local authorities in Abu Dhabi have held an awareness campaign to highlight the safety measures to be taken by community members while going to the beaches this summer season.The Abu…
Hundreds of motorists regain driving licences, benefit from traffic point reduction courses: UAE
Over a thousand motorists in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra have reaped the benefits of traffic points reduction courses in the first half of 2023.This initiative, undertaken by…
Sheikh Hamdan helps young lady smile for photo after emotional encounter
How would you react if you meet Sheikh Hamdan where you least expect to, say, on a street in London? For one young lady named Mizneh, it was hard to…
Speed limit reduced on major road due to rain; orange alert issued
The Abu Dhabi Police lowered the speed limit on Al Ain-Dubai road on Friday afternoon as rain hits the area.In an advisory, the authorities said the speed reduction system was…
UAE President appoints undersecretary of Ministry of Justice
The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Hammadi as Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Justice.Al Hammadi served…
Sharjah restricts participation in some sports tournaments to national players only
The Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) approved a decision directing the clubs of the emirate that participate in sports tournaments in the categories of age-based stages and youth stages organised by…
The UAE announced the retail fuel prices for the month of August.
Petrol stations are an everyday part of our lives. As such, we may forget that they house highly flammable substances which can cause danger to motorists, station attendants, and other…
Ministry issues clarification over employment duration in contracts: UAE
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) in the UAE has issued a clarification regarding the fixed-term contracts between employers and workers.The new UAE labour law requires all private…
Man arrested for smuggling 48 tonnes of drugs, creating custom-made warehouse: UAE
Abu Dhabi Police have arrested an Asian man for being in possession of 48 tonnes of narcotics and psychotropic substances. The UAE’s Public Prosecution announced it had opened an investigation…