Author: Dubai News Staff
Louisiana has become the first state in the United States of America to introduce two abortion inducing drugs into the controlled substances list, which is usually placed on substances that have notch abuse or addiction. The bill was sponsored by the Republican Governor Jeff Landry on Friday and focuses on mifepristone and misoprostol that are accurate contraceptions approved by the FDA over two decades ago. New law sets these medications as Schedule IV drugs like Xanax and Valium though they are not regarded as addictive by doctors. This reclassification makes it even harder to get these pills in Louisiana, where…
After five days of Judo, records and milestones, with great moments and emotions to be written in the history of these Worlds, it is time for the end of the individual competition – and the preparation of the Abu Dhabi World Championships 2024 for the much-awaited spectacular climax: the mixed team competition. The mixed team event remains as the curiosity in high level of sports. For every team, there are three women and three men and these compete in 6 weight classes against the counterparts in the other team. In women’s Wrestling, the weight categories are -57kg, -70kg and anyone…
Today His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai paid his condolences on the death of Hamad bin Suhail Al Khaili at Al Mushrif Palace in Abu Dhabi. H. H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai,accompanied by several Sheikhs, Officials and Citizens also provided condolences. The following were also consoled His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; H. H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and…
Dubai tourism agencies advised that visitors who are applying for visit visas should carry a minimum of Dh3, 000 in cash, return ticket and proof of accommodation before embarking on a flight to Dubai. Essential control measures have since been put in place and the authorities are maintaining the compliance of foreign entrants to those guidelines as a way of executing measures to combat the virus spread. Others who were weeded out claimed they were prevented from boarding their planes at the Indian airports. Some said that they were left abandoned at the airports detained in Dubai. “Clearly, those intending…
Two hundred candidates from the UAE have improved their level of skill in app development in the first quarter of 2024 in the framework of the ‘Create Apps in Dubai’ initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy. The initiative is aimed at enhancing the UAE’s digital competencies focusing on the following goals: developing 1000 Emirati IT talent and tripling the number of app producer in Dubai by 2025. This program was started towards the end of the last year and it operates under the policy of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of…
In his capacity as the Chairman of NMO and member of the Board of Directors of the Gulf Media, HE Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed has underlined the need for Gulf media to become unified and integrated due to regional and global changes. The Cairo-based Al Hamed made his comments at the 27th Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Information Ministers Meeting in Doha, when he explained the need for a united Gulf media and narrowing Gulf media practices to professionalism and benchmarks. He urged the need for the harmonization of media policies for the specific aim of raising the profile…
As you know, great events are often prepared behind the scenes, and that is why we are searching for a aroma in coca-cola arena for you. The newest scoop is that everyone’s fictional boyfriend from the 2000’s, The Enrique Iglesias, the soaring Latin superstar may be coming to Dubai soon. Here’s why we think that. Sherlocking It A Little Bit… This morning the official Coca-Cola Arena Instagram account shared a new story on their page which features a dark figure of an artist with some groovy Latin music in the background with a message, wait for a new artist announcement…
The proposal that was approved by Parliament involves relocating some asylum seekers to Rwanda; however, the process has legal concerns. PM Rishi Sunak said that no flights will be sent to Rwanda prior to the 4 July general, maybe to be sent if he wins a replacement. Who or What is Rwanda Asylum Plan? In April this year the Prime Minister stated that people crossing to the UK “illegally” after 1 January 2022, from safe countries including France, would be sent to Rwanda. They would have their asylum applications sought in Rwanda instead of the UK. Refugees who secured their…
Said to be a dystopian thriller, “Leave the World Behind” was the most viewed film as well as the most viewed title in general on Netflix from across the world in the second half of the year 2023, while “One Piece” –inspired anime-syndicated live action series dominated the Television side. The data comes from Netflix’s second edition of “What We Watched: The sample survey Self-Created Netflix Engagement Report, which covers 99% of the show watched on Netflix from the period July-December, 2023. Customers in various parts bought about 90 billion hours worth of Netflix in the last six months of…
Sharjah: The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has declared a short-term shift change on Emirates Road E611 close to Al Badi Interchange in Sharjah for individuals in Sharjah heading to Dubai from today Thursday. Due to closure of two slow lanes in the main road the diversion will take place for five days. The ministry asked the public to observe the signposts and avoid over speeding on the roads.