To prevent accidents on UAE roads, the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at the Abu Dhabi Police has reminded the public about traffic rules through their social media platforms as a part of their awareness programmes and safety initiatives. In order to raise awareness, the Abu Dhabi Police has released a video clip to educate commuters on […]
Mollywood star Fahadh Faasil has announced his upcoming movie ‘Thankam’ on his Facebook page. The Varathan actor is teaming up with director-turned actor Dileesh Pothan for the movie. ‘Thankam’, a crime drama, is directed by Saheed Arafath. Fahadh Fassil is producing the movie in association with Dileesh Pothan, Shyam Pushkaran and Rajan Thomas. […]
New tax on Dec 1! New selective tax on smoking devices & sweetened beverages from Dec 1! UAE announced on Monday that the new selective tax on electronic smoking devices and tools and sweetened beverages will come into effect from this year. The Federal Tax Authority announced that the new selective tax on the e-smoking […]
Heavy rain has hit Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan and the emirate of Fujairah in UAE. NCM has forecast cloudy, rainy weather in UAE today. Fresh winds are predicted to cause the blowing of sand with horizontal visibility being reduced to less than 2000 meters at times during the day. The NCM had on Saturday, October 5, […]
Weather gets better in the UAE The weather in the UAE is finally getting better. According to the national weather bureau mercury will hit highs close to 38-42°C. In internal areas, the temperature was recorded at a minimum of 25-29° C. In its daily weather forecast, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that the […]
UAE mobile networks change name to honour Emirati astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori UAE’s telecom companies on Thursday changed their network names to ‘UAEAstro’ to welcome the arrival of first Emirati astronaut Hazzaa AlMansoori from International Space Station (ISS). AlMansoori will be returning on the Soyuz MS-12 spacecraft along with Nasa astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksey Ovchinin. […]
Residents will get immersed in stories of courage and pride during the National Day celebrations this year. Legacy of our Ancestors, a monumental theatrical masterpiece, will showcase stories from the past that reflect the country’s values long-embedded in its heritage and culture. The event will take place at the Zayed Sport City Stadium in Abu […]
Etisalat, the UAE’s largest telecom operator, has again changed their network name to ‘UAE Election’ to mark the Federal National Council (FNC) election that will take place on October 5. Some 495 Emiratis are competing for 20 seats for the FNC, with the remaining 20 places on the legislative council appointed by ruling sheikhs from […]
Fuel prices in the UAE for month of October were announced on Sunday. Super 98 petrol will now cost Dh2.24 per litre, down from Dh2.28 a litre in September, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.12, down from Dh2.16 a litre the previous month. Diesel will be charged at Dh2.41 a litre, it was announced, up […]
Mollywood star Dulquer Salmaan has started the shooting of his upcoming Malayalam film ‘Kurup’ directed by Srinath Rajendran. Former Femina Miss India and Bollywood actress Sobhita Dhulipala will play the female lead in the movie. According to reports, the actress has joined the team for the shooting. Sobhita played a lead role in Nivin Pauly-starrer […]