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…
Police nab 3 suspects within 12 hours for stealing Dh1.1 million worth jewellery: UAE
Ajman Police has nabbed three suspects within the span of just 12 hours for stealing Dh1.1 million worth gold jewellery and Dh40,000 in cash.The operations room at Ajman Police received…
UAE announces retail fuel prices for July: Here’s how much it will cost to get a full tank
The UAE on Friday (June 30) announced the retail fuel prices for the month of July. The fuel price committee increased the retail rates for Super 98, Special 95, and…
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of July 2023.
The new rates will apply from July 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3 a litre, compared to Dh2.95 in June.Special 95 petrol will cost Dh2.89…
UAE President receives Rulers of emirates, Crown Princes on Eid Al Adha
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, today received the Supreme Council and Rulers of the emirates, and the Crown Princes and the Deputy Rulers,…
Fire breaks out in residential building, brought under control; UAE
A fire that had broken out in a residential building in Ajman has been brought under control, authorities have said.The incident occurred in Tower 02 of the Ajman One complex.…
New system announced to recognise education certificates issued abroad: UAE
The UAE’s Ministry of Education has announced a new system that will replace the ‘university qualification equivalency’ scheme for degrees issued by foreign higher education institutions (HEIs). The system recognises…
New speed limit announced on key Abu Dhabi bridge starting June 23: UAE
Starting June 23, a new speed limit will apply on Abu Dhabi’s Al Saada Bridge due to road works taking place in the area.This, however, will be implemented only until…
Dh23,000 electricity bill for villa alerts authorities to organised crime gang’s headquarters: UAE
An enormous electricity bill in two residential villas in Fujairah alerted the authorities to a large number of people staying in the location.The higher-than-usual amount on the bill prompted investigations…