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Height barrier that caused Dubai bus crash violated GCC laws, defence lawyers claim
The two defence lawyers of the Omani bus driver, who rammed into a height barrier resulting in the death of 17 passengers last month, argued that the height barrier was placed in violation of the GCC standards and guidelines for positioning advance
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K-Pop group Exo to get Dubai Star in October
K-Pop superstars Exo will be awarded a star at Dubai’s Walk of Fame in Downtown Dubai this October.
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Waves up to 7 feet high may hit UAE today
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has warned sea-goers of rough seas in the Arabian Gulf as a result of fresh northwesterly winds. In a statement, the centre said that wind speeds could reach up to 45kmph, and the wave heights are expected
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Mumbai rain: 16 dead in two wall collapse cases
At least 13 people died in the retaining wall collapse of few hutments built on a hill slope in Kurar Village in area of Malad East on Tuesday
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Election dates for UAE's Federal National Council announced
Emiratis will begin voting to elect their next parliamentarians on September 22, the National Elections Committee (NEC) announced on Monday. Overseas
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Brace for hot, humid weather in UAE this weekend
It is going to be a hot and humid day in the UAE today, the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has said. According to the NCM, there is a
Read MoreRain to bring respite for UAE residents this week?
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast that the weather over the coming five days will be partly cloudy to humid in general with a chance of fog and mist formations. On Tuesday, the day will be partly cloudy and hazy at times
Read MoreUAE strongly condemns Houthi terror attack in Saudi Arabia
The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport, which resulted in the martyrdom of a Syrian resident and injury of
Read MoreThousands come together to mark yoga day in Abu Dhabi
Thousands of residents twisted and turned on their mats as Abu Dhabi, celebrating the fifth edition of International Day of Yoga with a message of peace and harmony on Thursday. The event held by Indian Embassy at Umm Al Emarat Park saw
Read MoreDrone downed by Iranian missile in international airspace: US
A US military drone has been shot down in international airspace over the Strait of Hormuz by an Iranian surface-to-air missile, a US official said on Thursday, speaking on condition of anonymity. The official said the drone was a US Navy MQ-4C
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