A UAE charity organization will fund Umrah pilgrimages of the families of Emirati servicemen, who died in the line of duty in Yemen. Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor Foundation will pay for their flights and accommodation over the spring holiday. It is one of three humanitarian initiatives being planned for martyrs, by the foundation. Details of the other two projects will be revealed at a later stage.
Abu Dhabi eases restrictions on pets in hotels, restaurants
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced new rules allowing hotels and restaurants holding tourism licenses to welcome guests with their pets, like cats and dogs.
Sharjah imams and muezzins granted government employee status
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that all imams and muezzins in mosques across the emirate be placed under the Sharjah government’s general staff system.
Dynamic message signs cut travel times by 20% on Dubai roads
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says its Dynamic Message Signs system has become a key tool in making travel across the emirate safer and more efficient.
Dubai Police invite community volunteers for NYE celebrations
Dubai Police are inviting community members to play a starring role in the city’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, by volunteering to support police operations.
