Abu Dhabi: Livestock prices have witnessed an increase at the Abu Dhabi Livestock Market in Mina Zayed, ahead of the Eid Al Fitr celebrations owing to the huge demand for meat. ### Livestock traders, however, described the price hikes as nothing unusual as animal prices witness a jump during festivities, particularly during peak summer when…
Dubai: A Dubai resident got lucky twice in one hour on Saturday evening when motorists stepped forward to help her after her car broke down. ### Indian expat Vineetha Pravin Kisani was on her way to drop a relative home when her car’s battery gave up in the middle of Khalid Bin Waleed Road, also…
SHARJAH: Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) recently highlighted the diverse opportunities available to investors in the publishing sector in Sharjah at BookExpo America in New York. It also showcased the incentives and facilities available in Sharjah and the UAE to American and Canadian publishers and other entities in the sector. The authority — the only Arab…
Manama: Qatar has voiced reservations about a communiqué issued earlier this week confirming unity of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Bahraini Foreign Minister Khaled Bin Ahmad Al Khalifa said Sunday night. ### “This reflects how the aim of enhancing relations between the GCC countries has receded in priorities of the state of Qatar’s policy,” the…
### What ends lives? Gunfire. What saves lives? The sound of gunfire. The Virginia Beach shooting on Friday, when an employee of the city government killed 12 people — 11 of whom were his co-workers — is notable only for its familiarity. Another mass shooting in the United States. In fact, it was the worst…
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David Warner defied the boo-boys to hit an unbeaten half-century on his official return to international cricket on Saturday as Australia began their World Cup title defence with a seven-wicket victory against Afghanistan. ### The five-time champions dismissed Afghanistan for 207 in 38.2 overs on a warm day in Bristol and then made steady progress,…
Dubai: Emirates passengers can now enjoy offer free or discounted Uber rides to and from the airport during the summer months. ### The UAE-based carrier announced on Sunday that it has tied up with the ride-hailing app, offering passengers a chance to save money on airport transfers. ### Free or reduced rates will apply to customers who…
Dubai: The Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque and Centre (AFMC) welcomed more than 10,000 worshippers at the late night prayer performed by Muslims to mark Laylat Al Qadr (Night of Decree) on Saturday. ### Led by Shaikh Faris Al Mustafa, Religious and Cultural Affairs Advisor, AFMC, the special overnight prayer marks the anniversary…
Dubai: Dubai Court of Appeal reduced the jail sentence against two businessmen who were found guilty of €2.9 million [Dh12.2 million] in counterfeit banknotes into Dubai when they flew in from Italy. ### The two Pakistani men were sentenced to three years and Dh200,000 fine at Dubai Court of First Instance. The appeal court reduced…