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Used Books Festival A Major Attraction In Sharjah

The festival has become a permanent exhibition for used books.

Yemenis Return After Medical Care In Jordan

ADEN: Yemenis who were airlifted to Jordan to undergo treatment for critical illnesses earlier this year were brought home on Sunday on a flight, the United Nations said.

Zayed Grand Mosque, Founder's Memorial to reopen today

An online booking system for visitors has been launched, through which they can set the date and time of visit

Progress favours those who know what they want: VP

The structure of the Museum of the Future pushes the limits in architectural design and adds to Dubai’s skyline one of the most complex projects to date

Palestinian president extends state of emergency over virus

Abbas issued a presidential decree extending the state of emergency for another month throughout the occupied Palestinian territories starting from Saturday

PM asks aides to devise legal plan for Sharif's repatriation

Imran says his government faces no threat from the protest movement announced by the opposition parties under the banner of the Pakistan Democratic Movement

Dubai fines 13 businesses for breaching COVID-19 guidelines

UAE reports 1,231 new cases, 1,051 recoveries and 2 deaths; Zayed Grand mosques in Abu Dhabi, Fujairah to open today; pilot fined Dhs10,000 for Dubai yacht party; White House says Trump doing ‘well’ but source says next 48 hours ‘critical.’

UAE, Cyprus review regional developments

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and Nikos Christodoulides, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus, have reviewed the prospects of advancing cooperation at the economic, investment, energy and education levels.

Saudi to permit Umrah for outsiders from Nov.1

Trump and Melania test positive for COVID-19; Dubai amends travel protocols, eases some procedures; UAE reports 1,181 new cases, 3 deaths; Lebanon orders 111 towns, villages closed to curb pandemic; India’s infections rise to 6.39 million

Trump, Melania test positive, leaders wish speedy recovery

Biden says, ‘he will continue to pray for the health and safety of the president and his family. I hope this serves as a reminder: wear a mask, keep social distance, and wash your hands’

Khalifa University develops portable, affordable PCR test kit

The researchers used the Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification method, LAMP, to provide a rapid, sensitive, and specific detection of the COVID-19 virus

Push To Provide Covid-19 Vaccines To Poor Hits Snag

Schoolchildren have their hands disinfected on the first day of the new school year in Skopje, Macedonia, on Thursday. Agence France-Presse

Debate Planners Vow Less Chaos At Next Trump-Biden Faceoff

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Duluth International Airport in Duluth on Wednesday. Agence France-Presse

Sharjah's Al Qassimi Hospital Revolutionises Prostate Therapy

The Rezūm therapy is a qualitative addition to Al Qassimi Hospital services.

UAE Congratulates Xi Jinping On China's 71st National Day

The Chinese national flag is emblazoned on the Burj Khalifa.

Insiders Worried That Biden's Plan Might Backfire

Some fear that the Democratic Party’s ‘fetish for rules’ could hurt them, but others say it’s clear the election has basically already been decided

Police Accused Of Forcing Cremation Of Gang Rape Victim

The Superintendent of Police denied any ‘urgency’ by police in holding the cremation at night even though cremations do not normally take place after sunset; Modi speaks to Yogi, seeks strict action

All Accused In Babri Mosque Demolition Case Acquitted

A Special CBI court acquitted all the 32 accused saying it was spontaneous, not a planned move; Congress asks govt to challenge acquittal in the case; India caseload shows a decline, VP tests positive

Khalifa orders funeral prayer in absentia for Sheikh Sabah

Funeral prayers being performed for Kuwait’s late Emir Sheikh Sabah in Kuwait City on Wednesday. Reuters

UAE publishers appeal to EPA to help them tide over crisis

Publishers lament record losses of 50 – 85 per cent in gross sales due to the coronavirus

First Emirati, Arab Mission Launched To Explore Moon

The mission supports the UAE’s efforts to enhance the region’s space industry and contribute to its future built by innovative Emirati minds

Frontline Staff At Sharjah Airport Get First Dose Of Anti-Virus Vaccine

The move comes as part of MoHAP’s efforts in cooperation with competent authorities to safeguard the health and safety of the frontline workers

Minister, Australian Envoy Discuss Cooperation

ABU DHABI: Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Bowardi, Minister of State for Defence Affairs, on Tuesday received Heidi Venamore, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, and her accompanying delegation.

UAE's Support For Riyadh Agreement Reiterated

UAE has made persistent efforts using all available diplomatic channels to affirm total rejection of the annexation of Palestinian territory; reasserts sovereignty over islands occupied by Iran

Sheikh Sabah Passes Away, Nawaf Named Kuwait Emir

Kuwaiti Emir breathes his last in US; new Emir to be crowned today; nation announces 40-day mourning; UAE leaders mourn death of Kuwaiti Ruler, declare 3-day mourning.

EU Laments Lebanese PM Designate's Resignation

The swift formation of a government would be also crucial to reach an urgently needed agreement with the IMF and Lebanon’s leaders must unite, says EU’s top diplomat

China Fires Back At US Over Environment, South China Sea

US-China friction has flared again, with Beijing firing back at charges by US that it is a leading cause of global environmental damage and has reneged its pledge not to militarise South China Sea

Kerala Congress, Allies End Protests Amid Virus

TRIVANDRUM: Kerala’s Congress party-led opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) has called off all public protests following a massive surge in COVID-19 infections.

MeznSat Launch Adds One More Feather In UAE's Cap

Satellite built by American University of Ras Al Khaimah students launches into space under the supervision of the UAE Space Agency

Police Confiscate 573,000 Captagon Pills

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has arrested four members of an Asian gang who tried to sell 573,000 captagon pills.