Date of UAE Flag Day announced
UAE Flag Day will be celebrated on Thursday 2nd November this year.It was originally set for Friday the 3rd, but has since been moved.The campaign was launched back in 2013, to commemorate the…
UAE Minister of Happiness says public private partnerships important
Public private partnerships are a key ingredient in building a culture of happiness in the workplace.That’s the message the UAE’s Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing, who…
Verstappen extends Red Bull contract to end of the 2020 season
Max Verstappen has extended his Red Bull contract to the end of the 2020 season, ending speculation about a possible move to Mercedes or Ferrari.Verstappen’s previous contract ran until the end of…
Canada PM responds to new Quebec veil ban
It’s not the government’s business to tell a woman what or what not to wear.That’s the response from Canada’s Prime Minister in response Quebec’s new laws which oblige…
Qantas flight returns to Sydney mid-flight after technical issues
A Qantas jumbo jet bound for San Francisco has been forced to turn back to Sydney because of technical issues.Passengers aboard flight QF 73 were told 90 minutes in their journey that the flight…
UAE condemns Egypt terror attack
The UAE has condemned the deadly terror attack in Egypt’s Giza province, which resulted in the death and injury of dozens of Egyptian troops and police officers.Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargas,…
Senior Chinese official warns world leaders about meeting Dalai Lama
Foreign leaders can’t get away with meeting the Dalai Lama because they’re doing it in a personal capacity.That’s the message from a senior Chinese official, who says politicians…
Thailand hold rehearsals for King Bhumibol Adulyadej funeral
Government officials in Thailand have rehearsed the lavish AED 330 million funeral procession for their late king.King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died aged 88 last October, is set to be cremated in…
Hamilton on track for fourth F1 Championship title
Lewis Hamilton goes into the Texas Grand Prix this weekend, knowing victory could see him crowned Formula 1 world champion for a fourth time.The Mercedes driver needs to outscore his nearest rival,…
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka to go 4-0 up
Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in their ODI in Sharjah, last night.Babar Azam and Shoaib Malik hit unbeaten half-centuries as the hosts chased down 174 with 11 overs to spare.The result…