CATEGORIES

Khalifa issues law to set up Council for Financial Affairs

The law stipulates that the Chairman of the council is the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the Vice-Chairman is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

EU launches vaccine rollout, historic day in virus fight

The jab is a glimmer of hope for a continent still battling the pandemic in earnest, with infection rates again on the rise, lockdowns imposed and Christmas, NY plans let in taters for many

Dubai budget to boost growth; Sharjah clears largest ever plan

Khalifa forms new economic council; Dubai’s budget sets 35 per cent for wages and allowances; Sultan approves Dhs33.6 billion budget for Sharjah.

Virus will stay for next 10 years: BioNTech official

Dhs50,000 fine for violators of New Year’s eve rules in Dubai; UAE reports 1,227 cases, 2 deaths; Abu Dhabi opens 18 drive-through testing centres; Europe readies vaccine rollout as cases of new virus strain found in many countries.

Who next will follow in Obama, Harris's footsteps?

Kamala Harris’ immigrant background — with its uncanny parallels to Barack Obama’s — makes me wonder if a woman like me, descended from Black people, enslaved in America, can ever be viable on a presidential ticket

Libyan rivals swap prisoners as part of truce deal, says UN

UNSMIL says the exchange, supervised by a joint military panel took place in Al Shwayrif, calls on both sides to speed up the implementation of the agreement

Dubai charity helps reunite Pak family stranded for 7 months

The support extended by the charity organisation, PCT Humanity, brought the family back on the rails of normalcy. Mehwish was reunited with her husband and the family returned to Pakistan safely

Civil Defence teams contain huge fire

The Sharjah Civil Defence teams have successfully put out a fire that broke out in Sharjah’s Industrial Area 2 on Saturday afternoon.

Sharjah launches seasonal campaign ‘Warm Winter'

The campaign is in coordination with the country’s embassies and their representatives in these countries and through the association’s offices in Africa and Asia

Subdued celebrations mark Christmas across the world

Pope delivers traditional message virtually, urges all nations to share vaccines; many just want a hug for Christmas: Queen; vaccines a way out of pandemic tragedy, says WHO chief; S.Korea reports its biggest daily rise in cases.

Sheikh Mohammed shares video showing UAE's beauty

The VP recently approved the new UAE Strategy for Domestic Tourism that aims to develop a comprehensive scheme to regulate the local tourism sector

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed takes first COVID-19 vaccine

‘I extend my thanks and gratitude to the Crown Prince for his keenness and continuous follow-up to provide vaccines to citizens and residents...,’ says Saudi health minister

Ministry meet spotlights vital role of nurses, midwives

The meeting also reviewed the necessary steps for attracting local talent to the nursing profession

Woman gets her lost phone after 8 months

The Sharjah Police General Directorate had recently helped a woman find her missing phone after 8 months of losing it.

Covid-19 lockdown to mar Christmas celebrations

Thousands stranded in England; Sydney cases prompt a ban on big family gatherings; Germany forced to cancel famous markets and Pope plans to bring the midnight mass-forward by 2 hours

Biden may need the help of Republican friends

Joe Biden speaks at almost every turn about his four decades in the Senate and the bipartisan achievements in that time, but it is Harris’ recent, especially divisive experience that is arguably more relevant to their prospects for legislative bonhomie

20 migrant bodies retrieved as boat capsizes off Tunisia

Five rescued, search operations under way, says ministry; the boat was heading to Italy from the Sidi Mansour district of Sfax when it sank: Official

World faces pandemic of misinformation: Egypt PM

In the virtual presence of Sheikh Mohammed, Dubai Press Club held a ceremony to honour the winners of the 19th Arab Journalism Award

Media content ‘evolved' across digital platforms

Dubai Press Club honours 11 winners, selected from about 6,000 nominations; Al Khaleej wins Economic Journalism Award 2020.

Warner-less Aussies expect India to fight back after first Test drubbing

Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon expects wounded India to ‘come out firing’ after posting their lowest-ever score in the opening Test, predicting that the visiting batsmen will attack his bowling in Melbourne

Via songwriting and freestyling, Jhené Aiko finds her voice

Aiko hit new heights with ‘Chilombo,’ her gold-selling third album that launched four platinum hits. The album scored three Grammy nominations

Brexit trade talks difficult as EU and UK still split on key issues

Johnson, who is also grappling with a deepening COVID-19 outbreak and a border crisis at Europe’s busiest truck port, has said he would not sign up to any deal that undermines British sovereignty

Vaccine effective against new strain of virus: UAE

Our health sector is able, thanks to its medical staff, to deal efficiently with any changes that may occur, and to provide the best forms of prevention and health care: Official

Khorfakkan Amphitheatre opens new window to Emirati culture

Historically, cultural hubs have played a key role in fuelling knowledge and creativity, says Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Qasimi

UN accepts UAE initiative on ‘Human Fraternity' day

Resolution expresses deep concern for acts that advocate religious hatred and undermine the spirit of tolerance, highlights the need for a global response to the pandemic through cooperation

Dubai starts vaccination campaign from today

In the UAE, the government said the new mutation of the COVID-19 would not affect the effectiveness of the vaccine; Dubai will use Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine; Abu Dhabi relaxes curbs; over 40 countries suspend travelling to UK.

Dubai Press Club hosts meeting of prominent industry leaders

The meeting was held ahead of the 19th edition of the Arab Media Forum, which kicks off on Wednesday

UAE sends urgent medical aid to Mauritania to fight COVID-19

The UAE has sent to Mauritania an aid plane containing more than 10 metric tonnes of medical supplies, testing equipment and ventilators, in addition to a specialised medical team, to bolster the country’s efforts against the virus

Saudi, others shut borders; flights hit over virus fears

SHARJAH Etihad Airways updates travel rules for UK passengers; UAE reports 1,077 new cases, 2 deaths; DHA reduces charges of 11 medical services by 50%; EU approves Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

UAE ranks first regionally in telecom sector quality

‘We have all been walking in the path of development, prosperity and digital knowledge, and today we are moving at a faster pace relying on a highly advanced digital infrastructure’