Armenia to pick new PM next week
Armenia will get a new prime minister next week after Serzh Sarksyan was forced to step down followings days of anti-government protests.Opposition leader Nikol Pashinyan, who has led the street…
ERC and UNHCR discuss refugee aid efforts
High-level discussions on how to promote the programmes of the Fund for Refugee Women have taken place in Dubai.The Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Emirates Red Crescent, Dr. Hamdan…
Foundation for endangered falcons launched
A new foundation that aims to help prevent endangered falcons from being killed by electric power lines has been launched.It was set up by His Highness Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown…
Endangered turtles released in Abu Dhabi
Four endangered turtles have been released off Abu Dhabi’s Bu Tinah Island.The green turtles were set into the water after DNA samples were taken and tags placed on them as part of efforts to…
Best places to work in UAE revealed
The best places to work in the UAE have been revealed.Global consultancy firm Great Place to Work found that UAE retail company The One is the top employer in the country followed by DHL.Maha…
New bridges to open near DXB
Traffic around Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to ease considerably, as three new bridges are set to open tomorrow.It’s part of the Roads and Transport Authority’s Airport…
FNC calls for more Emirati teachers
Members of the Federal National Council (FNC) have called for more Emirati teachers to be hired in public schools and universities.They say that local educators in the country should be given…
Dubai parents disagree with new school fees report
Some parents in Dubai disagree with a new report which suggests that school fees in the city are dropping.The report by Edarabia and Bayut.com found that many schools have revised their fees since…
Expat sport law praised by industry leaders
Sports leaders in the Emirates have welcomed a new law allowing residents of all nationalities to take part in official sports competitions held in the country.The new legislation was recently…
Drivers told to check mirrors and use indicators
A new campaign has been launched in Sharjah to remind drivers to check their wing mirrors and use their indicators when changing lanes.Motorists who fail to do so face a fine of AED 400 as part of…