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Man sacked, deported from UAE for 'celebrating' New Zealand Mosque shooting

Dubai: A company in the United Arab Emirates said an employee was fired and deported after he allegedly celebrated the mass killing of Muslims in New Zealand last week. At least 50 people were killed and dozens wounded by a lone gunman at two mosques in Christchurch on Friday in what is the count
UAE launches Arab Group for Space Collaboration and Arab Satellite

Abu Dhabi: The UAE announced two major initiatives in the space sector on Tuesday, which will benefit the entire Arab world. The Arab Group for Space Collaboration with an initial membership of 11 Arab nations will advance the developments in Arab word’s space sector, it was announced on the firs
New baggage service for Indian airlines from UAE airport

Abu Dhabi airport has announced a special service for passengers in Indian airlines travelling from UAE. Indigo travellers can now remotely check-in their luggage via the 'City Terminal Check-in' service - allowing them to avoid the hassle at the airport and check-in quickly. The service, whic
Reckless driver gets Dh1.2 million fine in UAE

A young Emirati has racked up over Dh1 million in traffic fines, making it the highest accumulated amount recorded by the Ras Al Khaimah Police. The 23-year-old was involved in 1,251 traffic violations, resulting in fines of Dh1.15 million, the police revealed on Sunday. These violations were record
UAE urges Emirati students to be cautious in New Zealand

The UAE Embassy has affirmed the safety of all Emirati students in New Zealand following the shooting during the Friday prayer today at two Christchurch mosques, which left 49 people at least dead and 20 seriously injured. UAE Ambassador to New Zealand Ahmed Salim Al Suwaidi said the UAE diplomat
UAE mobile networks changed their names to mark Emirati Children's Day

UAE's telecom network providers changed their network names to 'Child Day' to mark Emirati Children's Day. Observed on March 15 each year, the day coincides with the UAE signing of the International Childhood Convention and issuance of the Federal law No. (13) of 2016 Converning Child Rights Law
Can we come back or what!: Flight returns as woman forgets baby at Jeddah Airport

A Kuala Lumpur-bound flight from Jeddah airport was forced to return to the King Abdul Aziz International Airport after a mother realised that she had forgotten her baby in the terminal’s waiting area. The bizarre incident left the airport authorities grappling to establish a protocol for the sit
Google refuses to remove controversial Saudi app that lets men track women

Google has refused to pull out a controversial government app from Saudi Arabia which lets men track and control women who travel, saying it does not violate its Play Store policies. According to a report in the Business Insider on Sunday, the tech giant told the office of California Democrat Rep
Pakistani national given 7-year jail sentence for stabbing Indian roommate to death in Dubai

Dubai: A Pakistani national was sentenced to seven years in jail by a Dubai court for stabbing his Indian roommate to death in 2018 over an argument on leaving the lights on, a media report said. The Dubai Court of First Instance on Sunday convicted the 37-year-old Pakistani man and ordered his d
Pakistan has Mecca, Medina for Sikhs, says Prime Minister Imran Khan in Dubai

Dubai: Pakistan has the Mecca and Medina for the Sikhs and the country is opening up those sites for the minority community, Prime Minister Imran Khan said in the UAE on Sunday. Prime Minister Khan in November last year laid the foundation stone for the corridor linking Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in P
After Arabic and English, Abu Dhabi includes Hindi as third official court language
In a landmark decision, Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English, as part of a move designed to improve access to justice. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department said it has extended the adoption of interactive forms of statement of c
Abu Dhabi: Pope, top Muslim cleric call for freedom of belief, culture of tolerance
Pope Francis and a senior Muslim cleric on Monday issued a joint call for freedom of belief during the first trip by a head of the Catholic Church to the Arabian Peninsula, AFP reported. Pope Francis is on a historic three-day visit to the United Arab Emirates. The pontiff held talks in Abu Dhabi
Nearly 150 expats arrested in dawn raid in Oman
Muscat: A total of 149 expats were arrested during an inspection visit by the Ministry of Manpower on Monday. The inspection, which took place in Wilayat Seeb at dawn on Monday, was carried out in cooperation with the Royal Oman Police. In a statement, the ministry said: “The Ministry of Manpower
Now, travel to Oman from Dubai for Dh55
Taking the public bus between Dubai and Muscat has been made more convenient and comfortable after Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority and Oman's National Transport Company (Mwasalat) signed an agreement adding new bus stations and routes connecting the two cities on Monday. Route 201 to Muscat
Indian consulate in Jeddah celebrates 70th Republic day

Jeddah 16 January 2019: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Indian Consulate to Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, on Saturday organised an event to mark the celebrations of 70th Republic day, in Jeddah here wherein the consulate general Mohammed Noor Rahman Sheikh unfurled the National flag and also voiced the President
Saudi government to provide cash incentives for private sector to hire Saudis
JEDDAH: The government will contribute to the wages of Saudis employed in the private sector, one of several incentives to motivate the hiring of nationals and increase their participation in the labor market. Saudi Minister of Labor and Social Development Ahmad Al-Rajhi announced the initiative
Himanshu Vyas meets NRI community in Dubai; preparations on for Rahul Gandhi event in Dubai Cricket Stadium

Rahul Gandhi’s maiden visit to Dubai is all set to take place on January 11. Dubai, 3 January, 2018: President of Indian National Congress (INC) party Rahul Gandhi will speak to the Indian diaspora in the UAE at a public function at the Dubai Cricket Stadium during his maiden visit the UAE on Fri
Free parking in Dubai on New Year’s Day 2019
If your New Year’s resolution is to save some cash, then this will help you tighten your belt from day one. RTA has announced that parking will be free of charge on Tuesday January 1 across Dubai to celebrate the New Year (and to encourage you to crawl out of your bed, we imagine). All paid pa