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Around 1.5 million workers reside in labour accommodations across the UAE, authorities revealed on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), over 1,800 companies are registered in its electronic Labour Accommodation System. In its latest round of inspections of residential facilities for workers, the ministry flagged 352 violations, which included inadequate ventilation and air conditioning; failure to provide safe conditions for flammable materials; failure to meet sanitation requirements; and general cleanliness issues in the housing facility. Following the inspection from May 20 to June 7, some of the non-compliant companies were warned and others, fined. Some were granted up to one month to fix their accommodations. Mohsin Ali Al Nassi, assistant undersecretary for Inspection Affairs at the MoHRE, said: “The ministry is committed to providing labour accommodations that meet the highest standards of comfort, safety, and security. “Ministry inspectors regularly carry out field visits to labour accommodation facilities across the UAE to ensure companies comply with their responsibility of providing adequate and comfortable housing for their workers.” Labour accommodations are mandated to provide uninterrupted supply of clean, cold water; and bedroom and washroom supplies. Inspectors verify that ventilation, air conditioning, and sanitation services are available; and […]
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A restaurant was shut down by an Abu Dhabi authority in the capital city for violating food laws. The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) decided to administratively close Amir Al Sham Restaurant and Grills located in Abu Dhabi’s Khalidiya area. The restaurant was found to be violating Law No. (2) of 2008 regarding food in the emirate of Abu Dhabi and its associated legislation. Furthermore, its practices posed a significant risk to public health.
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Four children from a family died after their car was swept away by torrents resulting from heavy rains in the Saudi city of Mecca, according to a media report. The tragedy happened after the car, which was carrying their family, swerved due to the flooding in eastern Mecca and was swept away by a strong torrent that forced the vehicle to ram into the wall of a local farm and clung there, Okaz newspaper said. The Arab expatriate family included the parents and six children. Civil defence personnel managed to save the parents and two of their children aged 13 and two years. The four others — three girls and a boy — were swept away by the flooding. The bodies of the three girls were later recovered while search is ongoing for the fourth, the report said. Mecca was earlier this week lashed by torrential rains accompanied by lighting and thunder. Likewise, several parts of Saudi Arabia have recently witnessed erratic weather including heavy rains that resulted in floods, which caused havoc and deaths. On Friday, two young men drowned in a rain-hit picnic spot in Al Lith governorate, part of the Mecca region. One man initially jumped into […]
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Baseball United, the first professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and South Asia, announced its plans to build a professional baseball field and ballpark in Dubai, the first such ballpark in the region. The new ballpark will be constructed within The Sevens sports and entertainment complex, located on Al-Ain Road (E66), just a short drive from downtown Dubai. Baseball United said the new ballpark will not only be the first in the UAE and GCC, but it will serve as the only professional baseball grounds across a more than 10,000 km stretch of territory ranging from Morocco in North Africa to India, Bangladesh, and several countries within Southwest Asia. Tentatively called Baseball United Ballpark with naming rights negotiations still underway, the new field will feature a dual fiber, synthetic turf playing surface. The turf will include an organic infill and geotextile fabric optimised to ensure performance in Dubai’s high temperatures. The LED lighting system will generate more than 15 million lumens across eight lighting towers and 94 total fixtures, including the most advanced BallTracker technology available. The ballpark’s moveable, modular seating configuration will enable space for up to 6,500 fans. It will include four different seating sections, including […]
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S Eleven Educational, has announced a strategic partnership with Unipal, for exclusive student benefits. This partnership is set to bring unparalleled value to students through the Unipal Haiba (Premium) Membership for students attending the beginning of the first semester at the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain, facilitated by S Eleven Educational, this September. Unipal Haiba is a gateway to exclusive benefits recognized worldwide. With the Haiba Membership, students will have an internationally recognized student card in over 120 countries. This provides students with exclusive offers at over 150,000 partners globally. This global status is directly endorsed by UNESCO and recognized by 150 governmental institutions worldwide, underscoring its global value and credibility. In addition to its international reach, Unipal Haiba Membership boasts a large network of student benefits, providing value both locally and regionally. Students can access over 500 benefits across Bahrain and Saudi. The University of Strathclyde, with over 200 years of experience in education, research, and innovation, has expanded its reach with the opening of its new campus in Bahrain. It will mirror the successful model used in the UK, emphasizing the development of community and environmental systems to foster innovation and technological advancement.
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Sharjah has announced plans for a new Sports City development in the Emirate. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the designs and location for the new Sports City in Sharjah. The city, which will be built at a site selected by the Sharjah Ruler, will feature four sports complexes catering to both team and individual sports. Sharjah Sports City The announcement was made by Ali bin Shaheen Al Suwaidi, member of the Executive Council and Head of The Sharjah Department of Public Works (SDPW), during a phone interview on the “Direct Line” programme, broadcast on local radio and television. Al Suwaidi explained that the Ruler of Sharjah personally sketched the design for the city, which includes a central square intersected by four main roads leading to the city. These roads are: At the centre of this main square will be the “Sports City Stadium.” Al Suwaidi noted that the stadium is the “first nucleus” and phase one of the Sports City project. It has been designed as an architectural icon, embodying the concept of a bird soaring over sand dunes. The structure consists of two parts: the platform and grandstand, which […]
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Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) shut down three schools last year after they failed to meet educational standards in the emirate. The KHDA is committed to ensuring that schools and educational institutions deliver the highest quality of education, in line with the leadership’s vision for Dubai to become a global leader in education and learning, according to Aisha Miran, Director General of KHDA. Aisha Miran emphasised the Authority’s commitment to providing top-quality education in Dubai’s private schools. Dubai shuts underperforming schools She highlighted ongoing efforts, such as the annual school inspections, to uphold educational standards. She noted that three schools were closed at the end of the 2023-2024 academic year for falling short of quality benchmarks, underscoring that student welfare remains a top priority. ‘Outstanding’ schools in Dubai revealed in 2024 inspections ‘Very good’ schools in Dubai revealed in 2024 inspections Aisha Miran noted that preparations for the current academic year had commenced in January with the Authority actively seeking inputs from all stakeholders in the education sector. She emphasised three key factors underline the success of private education institutions in Dubai: Dubai boasts 223 private schools serving over 365,000 students and offering 17 different curricula. The sector is […]
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Six crew members have died after an Iranian merchant ship capsized in Kuwaiti waters, Iran’s official news agency IRNA reported Tuesday. “The Arabakhtar I ship, whose six crew members were of Indian and Iranian nationality, sank on Sunday,” Nasser Passandeh, head of Iran’s port and maritime navigation authority, was quoted by IRNA as saying. The report did not say what caused the Sunday incident, and an Iranian official said search operations were still ongoing to locate three of the victims’ bodies. Three bodies had been retrieved in a joint effort between Iran and Kuwait, Passandeh said.
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Two expos being held side by side in Riyadh are aiming to support the Saudi logistics sector in line with the national Vision 2030 program. The Saudi Warehousing and Logistics Expo and the Saudi Wood Expo were inaugurated by Hassan Al-Hwaizy, president of the Federation of Saudi Chambers of Commerce, bringing warehousing, logistics, wood and woodworking firms under one roof in the Kingdom. Held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center until Sept. 4, the three-day event was opened by Al-Hwaizy, who said: “We participate in this significant logistics event as a supporting partner, demonstrating our dedication to advancing and enhancing the logistics sector in support of Saudi Vision 2030.” Featuring more than 3,500 products and services, the event showcases the latest technologies and strategies in logistics services and warehousing solutions, he added. Mohammed Kazi, senior vice president of construction at dmg events, the organizer of the expo, said: “The bustling aisles on the opening day underlined the growing demand for supply chain solutions and distinctive wood products in the Kingdom, reflecting its ambition to establish itself as a leading industrial powerhouse and global logistics hub.” Amr El-Mansoury, chief supply chain officer at Tamer Group, told Arab News that […]
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Oman Customs has seized more than 11,500 restricted and prohibited cigarette cartons after it raided a house of an expat in Muscat Governorate. A statement issued online by Oman Customs said :”The Compliance and Risk Assessment Department raided the home of an Asian worker in Amerat and seized more than 11,500 restricted and prohibited cigarette cartons.” ” It also raided a shop in the Seeb market and seized more than 430 cigarette cartons and 305 kilograms of tobacco derivatives, ” the statement added. Women arrested for immoral acts and begging A group of foreign women were arrested for committing immoral acts and begging in Muscat Governorate. Royal Oman Police (ROP), said :”Muscat Governorate Police Command arrested a group of women of different nationalities for committing immoral acts and begging. The legal procedures are being completed against them.” One arrested for possessing khat drug The Royal Oman Police (ROP) has arrested a person for possessing more than 100 bundles of khat in Dhofar Governorate. ROP said in a statement :”Dhofar Governorate Police Command, in cooperation with the Special Tasks Unit in Salalah, arrested a person in possession of more than 100 bundles of khat. The legal procedures are being completed against […]
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