UAE: Muslims banking on a holiday to Mars will have to cancel their plans after religious clerics took the time out of their schedule to issue a decisive decree on space travel. A fatwa issued by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment in the UAE claimed a trip to the red planet wa

Jeddah: The Coast Guard and Saudi Aramco saved 11 Indian seamen Tuesday from a cargo tugboat that caught fire off Jubail in the Eastern Province. The boat had departed from the Kasphap port in Oman on Monday with some 800 goats and was headed to Kuwait via Saudi waters. Col. Khaled Al-Arqubi,

Saudi Arabia will hold a day of solidarity on Tuesday Feb. 25 to help raise funds and improve international humanitarian aid for Syrian children living in abject conditions because of the civil war in their country. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has given instructions for the orga

Illegal expatriates continue to operate stalls in various parts of Jeddah's commercial areas despite the labor raids over the past five months, citizens claim. These expatriates run stalls in Al-Alawi, Al-Nada and Al-Sahifa districts, and near the gold markets in Qabel Street, they say. Mohamm

Dubai: Every fifth child out of 100 children suffers from food allergy in the UAE and parents should not neglect the symptoms, experts said at the International Family Medicine Conference on Tuesday. Food allergies are growing among children and schools should have a plan and be aware of how to

As part of its initiative to encourage Dubai residents to put their green footprint forward, the Dubai Municipality is encouraging everyone to go car-free on Wednesday. Directors of various Dubai government departments set the example by taking the Dubai Metro to work this morning. Talking to 

Sharjah: Workers escaped unhurt as a huge fire ripped through 19 warehouses and stores in Sharjah Industrial Area 12 on Monday night. The fire destroyed warehouses of auto spare parts, metal and aluminium equipment, furniture, garments and some stores of perfume and oils. Labourers in

Dubai: William ‘Bill’ Duff, who served as Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum’s trusted financial expert during the early development of the emirate, passed away on Friday at his residence in Jumeirah. He was 92. Duff died of natural causes at 4.30pm on Friday. He is survived by his wife, Irenka

RIYADH: The death toll from the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) coronavirus in the Kingdom hit 60 on Sunday after a 22-year-old succumbed to the disease, health officials said. The victim's death was announced by the Ministry of Health in each website, which described him as also sufferin

 17 February 2014 Under the amended Customs Baggage Declaration Regulations Indian citizens will no longer be required to fill immigration forms when they return from abroad. Passengers entering India through its international airports will have to specifically declare Indian currency at the c

The Executive Council of Dubai on Sunday announced its decision to cap the increase in school fees between 5-7%. The increase would depend on the performance of the schools. According to the resolution, schools that are evaluated “outstanding” can increase by 7%, and those that are “good” can

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Labor has warned of strict action against business organizations that fail to comply with the new wage protection system, the second phase of which will be implemented next month. Munif Al-Harbi, director of Wage Protection System in the Ministry of Labor in Jeddah, said und

Dubai: Building managements are issuing eviction notices to people found sharing apartments in Tecom areas. In a bid to crack down on unauthorised sharing in new Dubai, they have also introduced a rule under which people must seek permission from them before moving out. “The policy is

Abu Dhabi: A free smartphone app designed to let parents keep tabs on their children is now available in the UAE, the Ministry of Interior announced on Tuesday. Called ‘Hemayati’ (my protection), the app allows parents to keep track of their youngsters throughout the day. After downloading the

Dubai: Vehicle registration and renewal fees may increase significantly in future if a proposal to regulate use of cars in the country is approved, say traffic authorities. According to the proposal, which was discussed during the Smart Mobility session on day one of the second Government Summi

Dubai: The UAE Federal Traffic Council is considering lowering the driving age to 16 or 17, a top police official said. Major General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Assistant to the Dubai Police Chief for Operations’ Affairs and Chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, said on Sunday the fact that, a

Dubai: More rain is expected across the UAE on Monday, February 10, 2014. The weather will be partly cloudy with moderate winds and the temperature is likely to fall slightly, according to the weather forecasters. The sea will be rough at times. Rainwater gathered in some streets and l

8 February 2014 Dubai Cares’ event highlights rigours faced by children in developing countries On a breezy Friday morning, several dozens of families wearing sneakers stepped up to walk three kilometres for a good cause. Twins in matching pink track suits, classmates from school, cousins, rel