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Prof. K.K. Abdul Gaffar ( 06/05/1037 – 05/07/2026) Passes Away It is with profound grief and deep sadness that we announce the passing of Prof. K.K. Abdul Gaffar, an eminent techno-educationalist, academic leader, consultant engineer, author, and mentor, who passed away peacefully on 5 July 2026. Prof. Abdul Gaffar dedicated his life to the advancement…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Doctors say hantavirus spreads very differently from Covid-19, with infections mainly linked to rodent exposure in dusty or poorly ventilated spaces By: SM Ayaz Zakir ...

In a remarkable and extremely rare incident, 27-year-old Zeenat Waheed, a woman from Pakistan, delivered six babies at the District Headquarters Hospital in Rawalpindi. The newborns consist of four boys and two girls, each weighing less than two pounds. Despite the unusual circumstances, all six babies and their mother are in good health, according to…

Rental Disputes Center and Imam Malik College Join Forces to Strengthen the UAE’s Judicial Ecosystem Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30th June, 2026: Reinforcing the integrated approach between the judiciary and academia, the Dubai Rental Disputes Center (RDC) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Imam Malik College for Sharia and Law to expand…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Residents can now order Eid Al Adha livestock sacrifices online through platforms like Noon and Careem, as digital Qurbani services gain popularity across the UAE By: ...

The heavy rains that swept across various parts of the country last week revealed this vintage gem, which dates back to the sixties.. The bottle, found by heritage enthusiast and researcher Ali Rashid Muhyan Al Katbi, was nestled in a crevice among rocks in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Upon closer examination, it was identified as an…

Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oman is weighing a ban on social media access for children under 16 as its telecoms regulator seeks public feedback on draft rules designed to tighten online safety, curb harmful exposure and define the duties of digital platforms. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has opened a consultation on the proposed framework, inviting…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Schools say they are balancing empathy with operational responsibilities as some parents seek relief over fee payments during a period of economic uncertainty By: ...

Renovating a kitchen can be a costly endeavor, but for Betty and Robert Fooks from Dorset, it turned out to be a highly profitable one. While renovating their farmhouse, they stumbled upon an unexpected windfall: over **1,000 17th-century coins** concealed beneath the kitchen floor. Robert Fooks, an agricultural engineer, made the remarkable discovery when he…

In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi AUS marks its largest graduating class to date with 842 graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement Sharjah, UAE, 22 June 2026 — American University of Sharjah (AUS) honored the achievements of its Class of Spring 2026, the university’s largest graduating class to date, during two commencement ceremonies held…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) has achieved a significant milestone, ranking 9th among the Top 10 Best Workplaces in Qatar ...

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured after a stabbing in London on Tuesday involving a man with a sword. Police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and there was no ongoing threat to the wider community. Police tasered and arrested the man after the incident near Hainault…

The United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced that children under the age of 15 will no longer be allowed to use social media platforms, becoming the first Arab country to adopt such a restriction, Anadolu reports. The measure was approved by the UAE Cabinet and announced by the state news agency WAM. It comes as…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) StarPlus Middle East is set to bring audiences a dose of high-energy courtroom comedy with the television premiere of Jolly LLB 3, airing on Saturday, 2nd May at 1 pm. ...

Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured in Mumbai after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm. The signage collapsed at a petrol station in the city’s east, trapping dozens of people underneath. An excavator was brought in to dig through the wreckage as rescuers worked to find any survivors. Eight bodies had…

Ajman, UAE: 10 June 2026: North Gate British School has officially launched Green Sadaqah: Forest Beyond Borders. A global tree-planting and conservation initiative in collaboration with Eco Matcher, that combines environmental action with the values of continuous charity and sustainability. Through this initiative, the school aims to plant 3,000 trees across the United Arab Emirates,…

 Thunderstorms have killed seven people and left more than half a million homes and businesses without power in south-eastern Texas. Residents in the area could be without power for weeks after Thursday's storm, which packed 110mph (177km/h) winds, BBC reported. The deaths were mostly caused by downed trees and power lines and lightning. The storm…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation program supports recovery after orthopaedic injury and prolonged immobility Abu Dhabi, UAE,June 2026 – SEHA, a subsidiary of ...

American-Lebanese engineer and inventor, Tony Fadell, known for creating the iPod, has significantly contributed to identifying and reducing methane emissions in recent years. His focus is on how to convert methane gas produced by cow "burps and flatulence" into diamonds, according to "Metro." It is well-known that fossil fuel fields are not the only source…

A survey commissioned by IATA of recent air travellers in Singapore, the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates found "critical gaps" in safety knowledge.

 A massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Gujarat's Rajkot city, India, on Saturday evening, leaving in its wake a death toll of 27, police said on Sunday. Asian News International (ANI) reported that a massive fire broke out at a gaming zone in Rajkot city, resulting in the loss of lives including…

IBPC Dubai, Indian Consulate and DIAC Call for Stronger Indo-UAE Collaboration on AI-Ready, Skills-Based Education in DubaiFocus on lifelong learning and innovation as drivers of future workforce development Dubai, United Arab Emirates Education leaders, policymakers, industry stakeholders and members of the Indian business community in Dubai have called for deeper industry-academia integration, accelerated AI readiness,…

More than 35 people have been killed in a devastating fire at a building in Mangaf, Kuwait. Dozens of injured individuals are receiving treatment at various Ministry of Health hospitals. Major General Eid Rashid from the Kuwaiti Ministry of Interior stated that emergency teams, including fire services and forensic specialists, were dispatched to the scene…

The SEHA New Corniche Hospital will be a core component of the specialised medical city dedicated to women and children’s health

A rapper in the state of Virginia, USA, has died while filming a video on social media after a bullet from a gun he was holding struck his head. Police reported that the young rapper, aged 17, succumbed to a gunshot wound to the head. Although the police have not confirmed the young man's identity,…

Dubai Hosts “Women’s Gateway to the Digital Economy” Conference with Broad Regional and International Participation Dubai, United Arab Emirates Under the patronage and in the presence of Sheikha Wafa bint Humaid Al Mualla, the Sheikha Wafa bint Humaid Al Mualla Community Initiatives Foundation organized the “Women’s Gateway to the Digital Economy” Conference in Dubai under…

A massive fire broke out at the asphalt storage facility of an oil refinery in Erbil province, northern Iraq, last night. According to security sources and eyewitnesses, ten firefighting teams were deployed to control the blaze. Sources at the scene indicated that thick smoke rose hundreds of metres into the air, covering a large area.…

Emirates Environmental Group Celebrates the 29thCycle of Emirates Recycling Awardsin Commemoration of World Environment Day 2026 Dubai, UAE – June 5, 2026 Under the esteemed patronage and presence of H.H. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Ras Al Khaimah Civil Aviation Authority, Member of the Executive Council of the…

In 2013, Google was on the verge of acquiring Elon Musk’s Tesla for $6 billion, along with an additional $5 billion allocated for expanding the company and injecting liquidity to complete pending projects. However, just hours before finalizing the agreement, Musk backed out, canceling the deal and refusing to sell Tesla. Without accounting for inflation,…

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In an effort to tackle persistent lateness among students, Dürer High School in Nuremberg, Germany, has introduced a €5 fine for students who repeatedly arrive late without a valid excuse. The measure aims to enforce punctuality and adherence to school attendance policies. After several months of implementing this initiative, Principal Rainer Giesdorfer reported positive results.…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) The regional initiative brings together more than 14,000 vendor-supported indoor rest locations, over 110 dedicated cooling and hydration points, preventive health ...

Eleven people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre on Tuesday, Swedish police said, marking the country's deadliest gun attack in what the prime minister called a “painful day.” Police said the gunman was believed to be among those killed and a search for other possible victims was continuing at the school,…

Explore the meaning of ‘There is no might nor power except through Allah’ and how this powerful dhikr transforms gratitude, hardship and daily worship.

Dubai, UAE- In a landmark achievement that reinforces its role as a future-focused government entity, Dubai Media has been officially certified as a “Great Place to Work®” for 2025, becoming the first government media institution in the UAE to earn this prestigious global recognition. This milestone reflects the organization’s strategic commitment to cultivating a purpose-driven, people-first…

(MENAFN - Mid-East Info) Held to mark World Environment Day, the event builds on the momentum of the National Agricultural Initiative for the Adoption of Climate-Smart Crops in the UAE Dubai, ...

NASA has discovered a mysterious 'super-Earth' planet that appears to flash a repeated signal from 154 light-years away. The planet, named TOI-1846 b, is almost twice the size of Earth and four times as massive. It orbits a small, cool red dwarf star every four days and causes a strange, repeated dip in the star's…

DOHA: An Indian national was killed in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, following a dispute that reportedly began during a TikTok live session and later escalated into a deadly confrontation, according to a report by Gulf News. The report said Sharjah Police confirmed the death of Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, a 40-year-old employee at a bakery…

A team of robots made a milestone by utilising the metro to deliver goods to shops at metro stations in a test run at Wanxia Station on Shenzhen Metro Line 2 on Monday, China Daily reported. This innovative robot operation aims to streamline goods delivery to underground shops, which traditionally depend on human workers to…

(MENAFN - Jordan News Agency) Dubai, June 3 (Petra) -- The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Health and Prevention said on Wednesday that no cases of Ebola have been recorded in the country, adding ...

Drydocks World, Dubai’s original shipyard and a DP World company, has launched an emirate-wide competition to name a major new addition to its world-class engineering portfolio—a 5,000-tonne floating crane. As the largest of its kind in the Middle East and Africa, the crane represents the latest in a series of groundbreaking engineering innovations, underscoring the…

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has ordered an immediate nationwide recall of two insecticide products after regulatory testing exposed severe health and safety violations, including the presence of a forbidden toxic chemical. The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) issued the mandatory withdrawal for ‘Goodbye All Insects Max Kills in One Spray’ and ‘Goodbye All Insects…

Summer holidays invariably evoke beautiful memories of family adventures and long-awaited opportunities to unwind, recharge, and escape the stresses of daily life. The #DubaiDestinations summer campaign makes family summer getaways infinitely more fun by unlocking the doors to an amazing variety of air-conditioned indoor leisure facilities across the city that every member of the family,…

Al Qaysi worked alongside late Sheikh Zayed, and left a lasting impact in the field of education in UAE, Sheikh Mohamed said in his tribute

The third season of “Shark Tank Dubai,” broadcast on Dubai TV, part of Dubai Media, achieved remarkable success with investments exceeding AED 42 million, benefiting 25 projects from the UAE and the region. This milestone highlights the program’s vital role in empowering entrepreneurs, expanding their investment opportunities, and supporting their contributions to Dubai’s economic growth.…

Among the blessings Allah has bestowed upon families is the provision of domestic workers

HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan Attends Canadian University Dubai’s 15th Commencement Ceremony Graduating “Class of Pride and Glory” paystribute to the confidence, resilience, and clarity of vision that drive the UAE His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), under the…

The proposed 50-bed unit at the Laikipia Air Base quarantine facility, scheduled to become operational on May 29