UAE: Rice prices may go up by 20% after India levies export duty

Prices of Indian rice may increase by about 20 per cent in the UAE after the South Asian country levied export duty from September 9.

UAE: New vehicle inspection centre opens in Khorfakkan

The Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police, Major General Saif Al Zari Al Shamsi, inaugurated today, Tuesday morning, a new centre for technical inspection of vehicles in the city of Khorfakkan, in cooperation with Adnoc Distribution.

Dubai: Gang kills man for selling alcohol in its ‘territory’, jailed

Seven bootleggers were found guilty of beating a man to death with sticks and knives. Six of them were sentenced to 10 years in prison, and one would be jailed for three years, the Dubai Criminal Court ruled.

UAE: Man jailed for offering fake immigration visas through social media

A 43-year-old expat has been sentenced to two months in prison for defrauding people by taking money for immigration visas.

UAE: Man molests underage nieces, jailed for 10 years

A Gulf national has been sentenced to 10 years prison for molesting and undressing two girls under the age of 18, according to records at the Umm Al Quwain Misdemeanour Court.

Coronavirus: UAE reports 377 Covid-19 cases, 381 recoveries, no deaths

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Tuesday reported 377 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 381 recoveries and no deaths.

UAE weather: Red alert issued, monster fog descends on country; visibility drops

The day will be fair in general, the National Centre of Meteorology has said. It has also put out red and yellow alerts asking residents to remain cautious.