When is Islamic New Year 2023 and do we get a public holiday?
Do we have another long weekend this month?
Not yet enrolled to the UAE unemployment insurance scheme? You have until October
Failure to sign up will result in a fine... The UAE’s new mandatory Unemployment Insurance Scheme launched this year with a deadline of June 30. However,
EC launches portal for financial reporting by political parties
In a bid to improve transparency of the finances of the political parties, the Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the launching of a portal for the parties to submit the required annual reports. In a statement, the poll panel said, “Po...
Change in top leadership of Punjab BJP ahead of polls
With the Lok Sabha elections just a little less than a year away, the BJP is planning a rejig in the Punjab unit, with a change in top leadership on the horizon. According to sources within the party, incumbent state unit chief Ashwani Sharma could be rep...
Maan exposes Cong ‘refuge’ to gangster Mukhtar Ansari
The political controversy over allegations of providing “refuge” to gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari in a Punjab jail by the previous government escalated on Monday as Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a fresh salvo at former Jail Minister Su...
PM asks ministers to ensure ‘last mile’ delivery of schemes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday chaired a meeting of the Union Council of Ministers at the newly built convention centre at the Pragati Maidan and asked his ministers to ensure “last mile” delivery of BJP’s welfare schemes. The meeting that went on...
Twitter says users must be verified to access TweetDeck
Twitter users will soon need to be verified in order to use TweetDeck, the social media company said in a tweet on Monday.The change will take effect in 30 days, the company said.Twitter made the announcement in a tweet detailing an improved version of Tw
Sharjah Social Services Department launches new guidance service at Family Court
SHARJAH, 3rd July, 2023 (WAM) -- The Sharjah Social Services Department (SSSD) launched a new service, in cooperation and coordination with the Family Court in Sharjah, entitled “Family Guidance and Reconciliation". The new service aims to benefit the fos...
Noura Al Kaabi visits Aridly Abundant exhibition at 18th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia
VENICE, 3rd July, 2023 (WAM) -- Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, visited the “Aridly Abundant” exhibition held at the UAE National Pavilion at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia.During her visit to the exhibition cu...
NCM warns of fog formation and poor visibility
ABU DHABI, 3rd July, 2023 (WAM) -- The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has urged motorists in the UAE to follow traffic regulations regarding the chance of fog formation.In a statement today, the NCM said horizontal visibility may drop even further a...
Alfa Romeo Electric Vehicles Details Revealed — Quadrifoglio-Badged Models Will Feature Up To 1,000Hp!
Before Alfa Romeo's first EV debuts in 2024, intial details regarding the electric vehicles have been revealed. Quadrifoglio models will get up to 1,000hp!
There are two new spots to get your Pret A Manger fix in Dubai
in case you're curious – Pret A Manger translates to 'Ready to Eat'...
UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Jenin and camp
The UAE strongly condemned the attacks by the Israeli occupation forces on the Palestinian city of Jenin and its camp through air strikes and shootings, which resulted in deaths and injuries.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called f
UAE Cabinet approves national energy and hydrogen strategies, establishes UAE Ministry of Investment
- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice Presi
34th International Biology Olympiad kicks off in Al Ain
The 34th edition of the International Biology Olympiad (IBO) today kicked off in Al Ain. Organised by the Ministry of Education in partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), the event will run until 10th July.320 students from 80 countri
