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Bollywood star Tiger Shroff had a narrow escape on Sunday after three men on a motorcycle opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area, leaving the actor's driver injured, the police said.Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Zone II, Mumbai, Mohit Garg, said three rounds were fired at the 36-year-old actor's car after he was leaving a playground where he…
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the martyrdom of two officers in the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter belonging to the Ministry of National Guard in the Najran region.The Saudi-led coalition's spokesperson Major General Turki Al-Maliki said in a statement that a…
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs18,000 to a woman and fined him Dhs10,000 as compensation on swindle charges.The woman reached an agreement with the man to bring her a domestic worker and handed the aforementioned sum over to him in accordance with the agreement. The man, however, kept the money for himself,…
A 20-year-old Emirati female university student from Ras Al Khaimah, identified as BDKA, succumbed to her injuries from a traffic accident that took place on Al Dhaid Road.The deceased, accompanied by her colleague, was on her way back from the UAE University in Al Ain City when the accident occurred. Her colleague, who was driving the vehicle, sustained a…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received Prince Khalid Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Prince Khalid Bin Salman conveyed to Sheikh Mohamed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and…
Dubai Municipality has completed more than 107 projects with a combined value of Dhs1.6 billion in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of Dubai's public spaces and community spaces.Delivered through its Public Facilities Agency, the projects reflect the Municipality's commitment to expanding the city's public destinations,…
Dubai will host the 31st International Society of Hypertension Scientific Meeting, held jointly with the 17th Emirates Cardiac Society Annual Conference (ISH-ECS 2026), from 22–25 October 2026 at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. This marks the first time the international meeting has been held in the Middle East and North Africa, representing a…
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has reported that indicators in the Pacific Ocean suggest a significant El Niño event, projected to last until February 2027, affecting the UAE through April 2027.The NCM explained that climate models consistently predict the phenomenon will reach its peak in October and November 2026, with a temperature anomaly…
The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has affirmed that since it was opened in 2023, the Mina Tunnel in Abu Dhabi has continued to improve mobility across the emirate, reducing travel times by 40 per cent and traffic accidents by 23 per cent.The tunnel contributes to improving air quality in the surrounding areas, as concentrations of air…
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving another record trade performance in the first half of 2026, with the total value of trade across its three economic…
Business & InvestmentAn Egyptian newborn has captured attention with his remarkably calm demeanour, appearing completely at ease moments after birth.In a video circulating online, the baby is seen lying on a blue medical sheet, with his arms resting behind his head and his legs comfortably crossed. Rather than crying or fussing, the little one appears relaxed, as medical staff…
Black Cloud Solutions, a DIFC-based technology company, has officially launched ThakAIذكا, a Regulatory Intelligence Platform built in the UAE for enterprises and businesses of all sizes.As the UAE’s regulatory landscape grows increasingly sophisticated, businesses must keep track of corporate taxation, employment, licensing, data protection and sector…
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