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The Dubai Police apprehended an Asian beggar with the possession of witchcraft talismans that she believed would help her influence individuals to give her money. The woman’s arrest took place as part of the “Combat Begging” anti-begging campaign, which the Dubai Police launched in collaboration with strategic partners. The primary objective of this campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the nation’s civilised image by combating and preventing the crime of begging. Brigadier Ali Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the Suspects and Criminal Phenomena Department in the General Department of Criminal Investigation, disclosed that the beggar was apprehended in a residential area with “papers, tools, witchcraft talismans, and a magic veil” in her possession. The beggar believed that these items would aid her in influencing individuals to give her money. Brig. Al Shamsi said that the arrest was facilitated through the cooperation of a community member who promptly reported the individual to the Command and Control Centre of the General Department of Operations. Brig. Al Shamsi urged community members to refrain from sympathising with beggars or providing them with money. He emphasised the importance of not falling victims to beggars’ schemes that aim to manipulate people’s emotions […]
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Private sector employees and domestic workers will be covered under a mandatory health insurance scheme from next year, it was announced Monday. Employers will be required to pay for the health coverage of their registered workers while issuing or renewing their residency permits. The decision will be enforced starting January 1, 2025. This came as the UAE Cabinet approved the scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers who do not have an existing cover. Employers of domestic workers would need to foot the cost of their coverage. Currently, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have laws that make it compulsory for employers to get health insurance for their employees. In the UAE Capital, the mandatory scheme covers employees and their families. The new UAE-wide scheme will ensure the country’s sizeable private sector workforce can access quality healthcare. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will roll out relevant awareness campaigns and programmes to implement the scheme. This is the second mandatory insurance rolled out for employees in the UAE. Last year, workers were required to subscribe to a scheme that protects them from job loss. To date, more than 7.2 million employees from private and federal government sectors are registered […]
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The UAE has announced a special monthly allowance equivalent to 50 percent of basic salary for all mosque staff, including imams and muezzins, working under the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (GAIAE). The special monthly allowance is granted under the directive of the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. %50 من الراتب الأساسي.. #رئيس_الدولة يوجِّه بعلاوة مالية شهرية للأئمة والمؤذنين التابعين للهيئة العامة للشؤون الإسلامية والأوقاف، وذلك تقديراً من سموه لجهودهم في خدمة بيوت الله تعالى، والحرص على توفير أجواء العبادة والطمأنينة لرواد المساجد وفق أرقى معايير الجودة الشاملة pic.twitter.com/9dgLK3FM9z — فرسان الإمارات (@Forsan_UAE) March 18, 2024 Dr. Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of GAIAE, said that the newly announced special allowance will be automatically included in the monthly salary. He said this initiative is a gesture of appreciation from the President towards the imams of mosques and muezzins, who diligently uphold a conducive environment of worship and serenity, adhering to the highest standards of quality. Al Darei also conveyed his gratitude to the President and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, for their unwavering support and concern for mosque workers, as well as their support […]
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The UAE Cabinet approved an amendment to the executive regulations of the federal law governing citizenship and passports. Among the key revisions, the Emirati passport’s validity period has been extended from 5 to 10 years for individuals aged 21 and above. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, made the announcement on social media platform X after the Cabinet meeting on Monday. The new amendments introduce a host of additional benefits, including more facilities and comprehensive digital services, ensuring greater convenience and efficiency for citizens provided by the relevant authorities. The decision reflects the UAE’s commitment to empowering the country’s youth and enhancing citizen services. The Council of Ministers also adopted a national policy for the circulation and manufacture of biofuels in the country. According to the Sheikh Mohammed, the policy supports UAE’s commitment to promoting clean, sustainable, and low-carbon energy sources within the country. Digital content removedDuring the meeting, the Cabinet was briefed on the achievements of the Digital Quality of Life Council in the country. This council collaborates closely with social media platforms and has successfully deleted more than 160,000 websites and accounts that pose threats to the […]
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A three-bedroom beachfront penthouse on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi has sold for Dh137 million, setting a new record for the most expensive apartment sale in the emirate. The penthouse at Nobu Residences has been built and sold by real estate developer Aldar. The sale also sets a new benchmark for price per square metre, at more than Dh96,000 per sqm. The milestone transaction follows the recent sale of a four-bed duplex sky villa at the same development for Dh130 million. Talal Al Dhiyebi, group CEO at Aldar, said the record transaction sets a new benchmark for residential property in Abu Dhabi. “Year on year, we are seeing healthy increases in both the volume and value of homes purchased, driven by supportive government policies and initiatives that have increased the attractiveness of Abu Dhabi as a place where people want to live and see a real opportunity for investment. We expect this trend to continue as we bring some of the UAE’s most luxurious lifestyle concepts to life on Saadiyat Island and across Abu Dhabi’s prime locations.” Meanwhile, Rashed Al Omaira, acting director general at Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre, said the new record reaffirms the emirate’s solid growth as […]
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UAE investors gained more than $200m last year as the global cryptocurrency market showed signs of recovery following a $127bn slump in 2022. 2023 proved to be a year of strong recovery for global crypto markets with asset prices and market sentiment rebounding positively after the turmoil of the previous year. Chainalysis has estimated that the global crypto investor community achieved total gains of $37.6bn in 2023. UAE crypto investment While this total is much smaller than the $159.7bn in gains made during the 2021 bull market, it represents a significant recovery from 2022, which saw estimated losses of $127.1bn. Investors in the UAE were no exception to the positive trend, realising capital gains totalling $204m from their crypto investments. With the crypto community in Saudi Arabia cashing out gains of $351m, the UAE placed second in the GCC in terms of absolute gains realised by crypto investors. None of the other GCC countries placed among Chainalysis’ list of top 50 countries globally. Diving deeper with its analysis, Chainalysis was able to identify Bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency of choice for UAE investors. This asset class delivered strong results for investors in the United Arab Emirates, accounting for 70 per cent of the total […]
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Dubai’s Crown Prince launched a new logo for Government of Dubai on Sunday during the first meeting of the executive council following its recent reconstitution. He directed the immediate implementation of the new logo across Dubai’s government entities. In addition to adopting the new logo, entities will retain their individual logos to reflect their distinctiveness. The government entities will be granted a six-month transition period to implement the new logo. The leader also allocated Dh40 billion for the ‘Dubai Portfolio for Public-Private Partnership’ for 2024-2026. He also approved Dubai’s ‘Affordable Housing Policy’ and the ‘Dubai Sandbox’ project designed to support 100 tech ventures in its initial phase. “We have revitalised Dubai’s iconic old emblem and adopted it as the new logo for the Government of Dubai. The new logo symbolises the emirate’s visionary leadership, transformative development journey and evolution into a city of the future,” said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. “The government’s identity goes beyond the logo, encompassing dedicated teams committed to serving and operating under a culture of efficiency and excellence,” he added. Dh40 billion to boost projects During the meeting, The Executive […]
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Eid Al Fitr, the important religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, is expected to fall on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, according to Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society, based on Islamic astronomical calculations. Al Jarwan explained that top scholars and experts studied the lunar calendar cycle and concluded that the first day of the month of Shawwal, which directly follows Ramadan, will be April 10. This means that Muslims from the world over will be fasting for a period of 30 days during Ramadan. An Islamic consensus is expected on the first day of #Shawwal and #Eid_al_Fitr. #UAE_BARQ_EN pic.twitter.com/Nf1rS4ISlh — UAE BARQ (@UAE_BARQ_EN) March 17, 2024 The expected birth of the Shawwal crescent in 2024 will coincide with a total solar eclipse on April 8. Calculations show the moon’s crescent should be visible after sunset on April 9 across most of the Islamic world, as it will form before midnight on the 8. Why is Eid Al Fitr celebrated in the UAE? Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. Eid Al Fitr, which translates to “festival of breaking the fast”, is one of the most […]
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A restaurant was shut down for violating laws in Abu Dhabi by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA). The authority issued a decision to administratively close Al Nidham restaurant in the emirate, which held the trade license CN-1038631. The restaurant violated 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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Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police General HQ, has announced the expansion of the Traffic Incident Management Unit project. This initiative will integrate four additional main road corridors by the end of 2024, extending coverage from 13 to 17 traffic corridors and streets, totaling 951 km in both directions, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement on Sunday. According to Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, the project aims to minimise secondary accidents, improve traffic flow, and expedite the clearance of vehicles involved in accidents, aligning with global best practices. “Dubai Police’s roles are rooted in the creation of a cohesive operational system, designed to align with the ambitious future goals of Dubai. This drive is a key component of the Executive Traffic Safety Strategy, which is aligned with the Dubai Strategic Plan and the approved Dubai Traffic Safety Plan. The goal is to position Dubai as a city characterised by safety and stability, where development is built on safeguarding lives and properties,” he said. The expansion follows the addition of six key corridors and streets at the beginning of the year, bringing the […]
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