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Tragedy struck a school construction site in Kalba City, Sharjah, as the roof collapsed, resulting in the deaths of two workers and injuring three others. Sharjah Police promptly responded to the incident, providing emergency medical assistance to the victims, who were of Arab and Asian nationalities. Immediate Response and Evacuation Upon receiving the report, Sharjah […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has announced ambitious plans for the Dubai Metro as it celebrates its 15th anniversary. He aims for every train to arrive on time, highlighting the importance of punctuality and quality in the emirate’s public transport system. A Milestone Achievement Since its launch on September 9, 2009, the Dubai Metro

The UAE has officially declared a public sector holiday on Sunday, September 15, to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. The Federal Authority of Human Resources issued a circular to ministries and federal entities regarding this holiday for the year 1446 AH. Observance of the Holiday This holiday is marked by observance rather than celebration, with festivities kept to

Dubai’s Rental Dispute Centre (RDC) has announced a generous donation of Dh1.2 million from Abdulla Ahmed Al Ansari, aimed at assisting individuals facing financial difficulties in rental disputes. This contribution will benefit the Yad Al Khair (Hand of Giving) Committee, which focuses on humanitarian cases impacted by rental lawsuits. Purpose of the Donation The RDC stated that the

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade and Minister in Charge of Talent Attraction and Retention, announced that the UAE is working to enhance its position in global talent attraction and retention. Currently ranked 22nd, the UAE aims to break into the top ten countries within the next seven

Dubai’s Salik Company PJSC is set to open two new toll gates by the end of November 2024, enhancing traffic flow and reducing congestion across key roads. The new gates, located at Business Bay Crossing on Al Khail Road and Al Safa South on Sheikh Zayed Road, will increase the total number of Salik gates in Dubai from

Dubai’s education regulator has closed three schools at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year due to their failure to meet quality standards. This decision underscores the priority placed on student welfare, as emphasized by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) during a recent ‘Meet the CEO’ event organized by the Government of Dubai

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has recently completed a significant infrastructure project in the Al Sajaah Industrial Area. The project involved constructing a network of main roads spanning a total length of 9.5 km. Construction of New Roads The project features the construction of two new roads. One road extends from Intersection No.

On September 1, 2024, the Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination announced the launch of digital parking permits for individuals with disabilities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This new initiative allows users to carry their permits conveniently on their smartphones or devices, eliminating the need for paper permits. Benefits of Digital Permits The digital

On September 1, 2024, a 2.3 magnitude earthquake struck Masafi at 7:53 AM UAE time, as reported by the National Centre of Meteorology’s National Seismic Network. The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 1.6 kilometers, causing residents to feel mild tremors. Impact and Reassurance Despite residents experiencing the tremors, the NCM confirmed that the