Two infiltrators attempted to cross into the UAE in tiny iron boxes installed under the rear trunks of two SUVs. The Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA) foiled the infiltration bid. The authority did not reveal the customs terminal from where they were apprehended. X-ray scanners revealed the illegals’ hiding spots (look towards…
Long before the term ‘influencer’ became popular, Sheikh Mishary Alafasy already imbibed the role and has been “influencing” people with inspirational stories. Speaking at the 1 Billion Follower Summit in Dubai in Wednesday, Alafasy, who is renowned for his beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran, said he approached his work not just as an Imam…
Florida: The first US-based spacecraft to attempt a moon landing in more than half a century is facing failure merely hours after it blasted off. The “Vulcan” rocket, built by Boeing and Lockheed Martin’s “United Launch Alliance” (ULA), lifted off from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. 2:18 a.m. (718 GMT) early on Monday…
Internal roads in Dubai will now follow a new standard of naming, announced the Dubai Road Naming Committee. The new methodology relies on a combination of names and numbers to identify the roads, thus making navigation easier for motorists and visitors. Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality and Chairman of Dubai Road Naming…
A mosque with a striking glass ball as its dome has recently been unveiled at the entrance to Al Dhaid in Sharjah. This unique architectural gem was built entirely at the expense of a generous philanthropist. While the mosque is still under construction but a significant portion of the project has already been completed. The…
Berlin: Altogether 352,000 people sought asylum in Germany in 2023, with some 329,000 putting in a first application — a rise here of 51%, or 111,000 people, compared with the previous year — the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) says. In response to the latest statistics, the opposition has accused the government of promoting…
Defending champion Rory McIlroy, Dubai resident Tommy Fleetwood are among the big names in the field The full field for the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, a Rolex Series event to be held at Emirates Golf Club from January 18-21 has been published. The 35th edition of the tournament boasts a purse of $9 million and…
At least 20 others were wounded, says senior government official A bomb targeting a polio protection team in northwestern Pakistan Monday killed at least five police officers, officials said. “A police truck transporting around 25 policemen for anti-polio campaign duties was targeted by an IED (improvised explosive device),” Anwar ul Haq, a senior government official…
Temperatures are set to increase slightly today The weather in the UAE will be fair to partly cloudy in general. Low clouds will appear eastward and over the islands and western coasts, leading to rainfall. Temperatures will increase today. Abu Dhabi and Dubai will both see temperatures range between 17°C and 27°C. It will be humid by…
Question: I work in a mainland company in the UAE. What should I do if my approved annual vacation is cancelled without informing me? What are my rights in this regard? Answer: It is assumed that your employment is subject to the provisions of the UAE’s Federal Decree-Law No. (33) of 2021 on the Regulation…
