Dubai: Is that a hole in the sky? And why is there a gap? If you think there might be something amiss with the world and the folktale of Chicken Little comes to mind, along with the infamous phrase “The sky is falling!”; don’t worry. It couldn’t be further from the truth. During Sunday’s heavy bou

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, May 17, it was announced today. The announcement was made after the Saudi moon-sighting committee met on Tuesday evening and were not able to sight the Ramadan crescent, Al Arabiya reported. The UAE government has reduced working hours for the publ

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The Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Mosque in Al Mushrif, a district in the capital Abu Dhabi, was on Wednesday renamed ‘Mariam, Umm Eisa’ — Arabic for ‘Mary, the mother of Jesus’. The change was ordered by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Comman

Social clubs or organisations in Dubai cannot operate secretly and without a licence as they risk getting prosecuted, a senior official from the Community Development Authority (CDA) said. CDA in Dubai regulates all non-profit social clubs and organisations that hold social, cultural, or entertainm

Fire breaks out at under construction building in Abu Dhabi

Indian expat and son killed in Dubai car crash

Fire hits Dubai building Fire is still raging and several explosions heard as firemen attempt to rescue stranded residents

Dubai Police: Whatsapp message about gangs false Residents warned that circulating rumours on social media is a crime

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Dubai: A massive fire that broke out in the Torch tower at Dubai marina early Saturday morning has been brought under control, authorities said. A medical response team said no fatalities were reported. The blaze started on the 50th floor, a resident said. The Marina Torch is a residential skyscr

In-flight drinking could land you in jail

Today is the longest day of the year and temperature could shoot up to 49 degree Celsius

Eight people killed in Saudi Arabia flash floods

UAE Exchange applies for banking licence in India

UAE dancers attempt world record of 2,389 unique steps

Three-year-old child accidentally hangs herself at home

Sharjah to deport illegal leaflet distributors

First test run of Al Sufouh trams successful

Two maids arrested for giving alcohol to toddlers

Saudi Arabia: Man sentenced to six years in jail, 600 lashes for sodomy

No change in Indian passport rules, embassy says