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UAE
UAE government introduces Dh2 billion fund to help repair rain-damaged homes
Asma Ahmed - 11 hours

The UAE's recent devastating rainfall and subsequent flooding have prompted the establishment of a ministerial committee to evaluate the extent of destruction and allocate compensatory funds. To assist citizens in repairing their homes, the UAE...

UAE
UAE Landlords and Developers to Burden of Weather-Related Property Damages
Asma Ahmed - 12 hours

Homeowners in Dubai and Sharjah are actively participating in the restoration process, striving to reestablish services for tenants and return their properties to their pre-flood state.

World
Hong Kong and Singapore Ban Indian Brands MDH, Everest Spices
Asma Ahmed - 12 hours

The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong has taken action against certain Indian spice products, banning several variants from popular brands MDH and Everest.

UAE
UAE schools send books and laptops to flood-affected students
Asma Ahmed - 12 hours

After an exceptional downpour the week before, a considerable number of inhabitants residing in Al Suyoh, Sharjah, were compelled to seek refuge in hotels as a consequence of the inundation caused by a rampaging wadi.

Arab News
UAE-Oman Railway: Entering Implementation Phase for Hafeet Rail Project
Asma Ahmed - 12 hours

The highly anticipated railway project linking the UAE and Oman has taken significant strides forward, as revealed by a top official on Tuesday. The ambitious endeavor, now dubbed Hafeet Rail, has progressed into the implementation phase, marking a...

UAE
UAE announces the reopening of Emirates Road Near Al Qudra to ease Traffic Flow
Asma Ahmed - 12 hours

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai announced the reopening of Emirates Road near the Al Qudra Street Bridge to traffic.

UAE
Dubai Police issues important instructions to owners of cars damaged by floods
rawda samy - 13 hours

The Dubai Police provides crucial instructions to the owners of vehicles damaged by floods.

UAE
New Schengen visa regulations for Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and India announced
Asma Ahmed - 15 hours

The Schengen area, consisting of 29 European countries, has long been a symbol of borderless travel within Europe. Recently, the European Union made significant revisions to its visa policies, particularly concerning citizens from Saudi Arabia, Oman,...

UAE
UAE: Restaurant & 2 Supervisors Ordered to Pay Worker DH500,000 in Compensation
Asma Ahmed - 15 hours

The Dubai Civil Court recently rendered a verdict that mandates a restaurant and two of its supervisors to pay 500,000 dirhams to an employee who tragically lost his right hand in a workplace accident involving a meat-mincing machine. The incident...

UAE
UAE: Insurers Must Repair Vehicles Within 1st-Year Registration at Agency Works
Asma Ahmed - 15 hours

The Minister of State for Financial Affairs, Mohammed bin Hadi Al-Husseini, has reaffirmed the regulations concerning vehicle insurance policies.

Technology
WhatsApp will soon provides offline file sharing
Radwa Saleh - 15 hours

WhatsApp, file transfer, without internet, necessary permissions, how to use the feature, privacy, Android system, building permits,

Autos
Abu Dhabi Yas Marina hosts 300kmph driverless car race with $2.25M prize
Asma Ahmed - 15 hours

In a landmark event poised to redefine the landscape of motorsport, the Yas Marina Circuit is set to host a groundbreaking competition where four autonomous cars will race simultaneously.

UAE
UAE banks allow residents to postpone payment of installments and debts for 6 months after the storm
rawda samy - 18 hours

Banks in the UAE allow residents to postpone paying installments and obligations for a period of six months after the storm.

UAE
Dubai Airport issued an official statement for departing and arriving passengers
rawda samy - 20 hours

Dubai Airport released an official announcement for travelers departing and arriving at the airport.

UAE
Sharjah Authority directs to receive urgent aid requests for stranded families
Asma Ahmed - 23 hours

The Sharjah Emergency, Crisis, and Disaster Management Team has issued directives to the Sharjah Social Services Department to facilitate the provision of essential food supplies and medications to families facing hardship due to unprecedented...

Arab News
The Kuwaiti government stops issuing work permits to Egyptians
Radwa Saleh - 23 hours

Informed sources at the Ministry of Interior and the Public Authority for Manpower revealed that a decision was issued to stop issuing work permits to Egyptian workers, while setting new controls for granting them

World
Canada Reports 28 Serious Eye Injuries from Solar Eclipse in Quebec
Asma Ahmed - 23 hours

The Quebec Ministry of Health disclosed that 28 incidents of eye complications were documented in connection with the solar eclipse on April 8, traversing several southern regions of the province.

UAE
Emirates Roads Authority calls to avoid using the metro at rush hour
Radwa Saleh - 23 hours

The Roads and Transport Authority advised metro users to avoid using the metro during peak times.

UAE
Etihad airways announces the launch of Airbus A380 to New York
Asma Ahmed - 23 hours

Etihad Airways inaugurated its latest offering, the A380 double-decker service, marking a milestone with the arrival of its maiden flight, EY1, from Abu Dhabi to New York at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday.

UAE
The UAE issues new procedures regarding residence visas
ahmed atef - 1 day

The Digital Government of the United Arab Emirates has released a statement stating that foreign nationals who are currently working or living in the UAE and who have made the decision to leave the country permanently are required to ensure that the...

UAE
Dubai launches a New initiative on Jood platform to Aid Flood-Affected people
Asma Ahmed - 1 day

Dubai's Community Development Authority (CDA) has initiated a campaign on its 'Jood' platform to mobilize community support for those affected by recent heavy rainfall and flooding across the UAE.

UAE
Sharjah government approves draft law establishing Rental Disputes Centre
Asma Ahmed - 1 day

The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) has recently given its approval to a draft law that proposes the establishment and regulation of a Rental Disputes Center within the emirate. This decision comes after a thorough review process involving several...

UAE
UAE hospitals witnessed a surge in waterborne diseases spread by mosquitoes
Asma Ahmed - 1 day

Hospitals and clinics in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are grappling with a surge in waterborne diseases following unprecedented rainfall that has inundated several neighborhoods.

World
A statement about the passenger plane accident and its return two and a half hours after take-off
Abdallah Shahin - 1 day

FlySafair has confirmed that one of its flights was forced to return from Johannesburg to Cape Town to return to the airport two and a half hours after take-off due to the fact that the plane's wheel was damaged during take-off. This new...