DUBAI: The Dubai Police received 6,669 reports in 2016 via its online "Report A Crime" service and a smartphone application, reflecting a 10 per cent increase over 2015’s figure of 5,351 reports. The crime reports were received by the electronic communication department under the General...

ABU DHABI // President Sheikh Khalifa has called for a prayer for rain, known as Salaat Al Istisqaa, to be performed in all mosques and musallahs across the country at 7.30am on Tuesday. Sheikh Khalifa called on all Muslims in the country to pray to Allah to bless the land with rain and...

Abu Dhabi: Members of the Federal National Council are set to debate on Tuesday efforts to limit the employment of limited-skill expatriate workers and to conduct security background checks. Marwan Ahmad Bin Galita, First Deputy Speaker of the House, will put a question to Saqr Gobash Saeed...

The fire was brought under control and no one was injured Dubai: A huge fire destroyed a number of warehouses morning in Ras Al Khor Area early on Thursday, Dubai Civil Defence said. No injuries were reported. The Civil Defence said the fire was reported at 5am on Thursday and...

Abu Dhabi: The municipality fee on tenants in Abu Dhabi that is being collected starting this month will create the perfect storm in raising the cost of living in the emirate following hikes in water and electricity tariffs as well as fuel subsidy cuts. Analysts say that the fee, amounting...

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a law on the organisation, objectives, liabilities and specialisations of Sharjah Archaeology Authority, SAA. According to Law No. (2) of 2017, Sharjah Archaeology Authority enjoys corporate...

For the tourists visiting Abu Dhabi from around the world, buying dates is a top priority when searching for a taste of the UAE to take back home as gifts for family and friends. ABU DHABI // Date traders are in their element during the winter months at Mina Dates Market because the...

Only in Dubai will you see exotic white tigers 'celebrating' the New Year with a walk down the beach. As millions of residents and tourists welcomed the New Year in Dubai earlier this week, there were a few 'wild creatures' who also rang in the New Year - not at a club - but with a...

Analysts and traders say that the focus of the gold markets will move towards Trump's inauguration. Gold on Friday slipped from the one-month high touched in the previous session, with traders waiting for U.S. jobs data later in the day for clues on the pace of possible U.S. interest rate...

Year of Creative Collaboration will celebrate shared values through a series of events Dubai: The United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom are joining efforts in the year ahead for a special collaboration to commemorate the long historical and cultural ties of friendship dating back...