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Adidas fake goods worth more than Dh2m seized in Sharjah
23 Oct 2017
The National -- More than 100,000 fake Adidas shoes and clothes worth Dh2m were seized by Sharjah Police this year.
The 100,539 items were confiscated from different shops around the emirate throughout the year, according to Salim Al Suwaidi, deputy director of control and protection at Sharjah Economic Development Department.
Mr Al Suwaidi said raids – which are carried out by commercial officers in the Commercial Control and Protection Department - are frequently conducted to... Read More
Dubai's Fashion Scene is Revolutionising the Region
22 Oct 2017
In celebration of the Fall / Winter 2017 fashion season, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishments (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, has spoken with leading Dubai-based fashion influencers who share examples of how the city appeals to the global fashion industry. With an increasing number of fashion brands entering the market and the emergence of local designers with an increasingly international presence, Dubai is quickly developing into a global fashion hub.
Below DFRE has... Read More
Three Year Countdown event celebrations (Video)
22 Oct 2017
The National -- Visitors of the beach at Jumeirah Beach Residence were introduced to what Expo 2020 would bring as part of Three Years to Go Countdown Expo celebration on Friday.
Local and international talents performed and entertained visitors on the event main stage . A Three Years to Go Countdown started at 20:20.
Alya Al Ali, Director of Youth Connect, Expo 2020 Dubai said that Three Years to Go celebration will be a critical opportunity for the youth to understand why our... Read More
Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Fitness Challenge
22 Oct 2017
The National -- Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, launched the Dubai Fitness Challenge, as part of the Opening Weekend Carnival at Al Safa Park in Dubai on Friday.
The 30-day fitness challenge involves physical and sporting activities and includes the participation of many community members and groups to promote exercise.
Sheikh Hamdan expressed his happiness at the large turnout, the response of the people of... Read More
UAE Flag Day this year to be celebrated on November 2
22 Oct 2017
The National -- UAE citizens and expatriates alike will hoist the country’s flag high at 11am on Thursday, November 2 in celebration of national Flag Day.
Although UAE Flag Day has been, until now, commemorated on November 3, the Ministry of Cabinet and the Future issued a circular on Saturday announcing that celebrations will take place on Thursday, November 2 this year.
The Government called on all ministries, federal bodies and their affiliates to raise the UAE flag at 11am... Read More
Suicide molecules kill any cancer cell
21 Oct 2017
CHICAGO - Small RNA molecules originally developed as a tool to study gene function trigger a mechanism hidden in every cell that forces the cell to commit suicide, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study, the first to identify molecules to trigger a fail-safe mechanism that may protect us from cancer.
The mechanism -- RNA suicide molecules -- can potentially be developed into a novel form of cancer therapy, the study authors said.
Cancer cells treated with the RNA molecules... Read More
Endangered Arabian humpback spotted off Dubai coast
21 Oct 2017
The National -- A female humpback whale and a small calf have been sighted one kilometre off the coast of Dubai.
The sighting is the first confirmed live record of the highly-endangered species in the Arabian Gulf waters of the UAE, according to marine biologist Robert Baldwin, who studies the whales and dolphins of the UAE and Oman, WAM, the UAE state news agency reported.
The mother and calf were filmed by a local resident and the video was posted on Instagram.
Whales... Read More
Oman eases visa rules for 28 countries
21 Oct 2017
Gulf News -- In a move to boost tourism, Oman has expanded the list of countries whose citizens can come to Oman on a non-sponsored e-visa.
Earlier this week Oman announced Indians, Russians and Chinese would be exempt from requiring sponsorship and on Thursday it added 25 more countries: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Albania, Uzbekistan, Iran, Panama, Bhutan, Bosnia, Peru, Belarus, Turkmenistan, Maldives, Georgia, Honduras, Salvador, Tajikistan, Guatemala, Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan,... Read More
UAE Cabinet reshuffled (Photos)
20 Oct 2017
The UAE Cabinet reshuffled today, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced on Thursday.
In a tweet, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai said the ministerial shuffle will allow for a "renewal of blood" and a catalyst for change to prepare for the next stage of the country's path, including the UAE Centennial 2071.
New ministers of state for artificial intelligence and food security, with a continuing emphasis on youth, are among the highlights of a reshuffle of the... Read More
Bodies of Emirati pilots killed in Yemen arrive in UAE
19 Oct 2017
The bodies of two Emirati pilots who died when their aircraft crashed in Yemen arrived at Al Bateen Executive Airport on Wednesday.
Major Pilot Ali Al Mesmari and First Lieutenant Pilot Badr Al Marasheda were killed as a result of the accident, which was caused by a technical fault, the General Command of the UAE Armed Forces said on Tuesday.
They were greeted with full military honours in the capital before being transported to Fujairah and Sharjah respectively.
The... Read More
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