BlogsAugust 8, 2017
UAE National Day: Dubai reserves 4 public beaches for families during 4-day weekend
During the four-day National Day weekend, four public beaches in Dubai will be reserved exclusively for families. From November 30 to December 3, the designated family-only beaches are Jumeirah Beach 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2. Ibrahim Mohammad Juma, Director of the Public Beaches and Waterways...
Continue ReadingDozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) fighters, along with their allied forces, have reportedly seized several Syrian military weapons depots and armored vehicles during an assault in northern Aleppo province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, stated that dozens of Syrian soldiers and rebel fighters have died...
Continue ReadingSoon, Reach Abu Dhabi in 10 Minutes from Dubai with a Dh800 Air Taxi Ride
Once air taxis take to the skies in the UAE, the trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi could take just 10 to 20 minutes — with fares ranging from Dh800 to Dh1,500, according to reports from Khaleej Times. Nikhil Goel, the Chief Commercial Officer of Archer Aviation, shared details about...
Continue ReadingMilitary Nurse Maria Victoria Juan Wins $250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024 Dedication to Filipino Nurses and Life-saving Initiatives Worldwide
Dubai: Maria Victoria Juan, a military nurse from the Philippines who pioneered the first aeromedical evacuation system in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has won the prestigious $250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024. She triumphed over 78,000 nurses from 202 countries during the award ceremony held in Bengaluru,...
Continue ReadingDubai Police and KHDA Sign MoU to Enhance School Education System and Promote Safe Learning Environments
Dubai: Dubai Police and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on improving the school education system and fostering a safe and sustainable learning environment. The agreement aims to unify the efforts of both parties through targeted programs and action plans...
Continue ReadingCarpool, avoid peak hour: UAE motorists brace for changes as Dubai plans new Salik toll fees
UAE Motorists Brace for Changes as Dubai Introduces New Salik Toll Fees As Dubai prepares to implement new "dynamic" Salik toll fees and variable parking prices in 2025, UAE motorists are adjusting their daily commutes to manage the changes. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Thursday that it...
Continue ReadingChina sentences journalist to jail on spy charges
Dong Yuyu is among a shrinking group of Chinese intellectuals active in international liberal circles. A former Chinese state media journalist, he was sentenced on Friday to seven years in prison for espionage, his family confirmed to the BBC. Dong Yuyu, 62, who has been detained since 2022, was active...
Continue ReadingMicrosoft Faces Wide-Ranging U.S. Antitrust Probe Competitors Complain Microsoft Locks Customers into Its Cloud Service
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a broad antitrust investigation into Microsoft, focusing on its software licensing and cloud computing businesses, a source familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. The probe was approved by FTC Chair Lina Khan ahead of her expected departure in January. The election...
Continue ReadingWorld’s First Floating “Smart” Police Station Opens in Dubai
The Dubai Police Department has announced that the world’s and the Middle East’s first floating "smart" police station (SPS) will be operational by the end of 2026, according to Azernews. The project, worth 2 billion dirhams, was presented by the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates,...
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