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By Alexander Cornwell and Lina ObeidJERUSALEM, Sept 30 – When flydubai flight FZ1073 suddenly plunged from over 30,000 feet on Wednesday, passenger Almog Italie said it felt like the plane was passing through “massive turbulence” before he realised a life-or-death struggle had unfolded in the…
Kanaf Centre, affiliated with the Child Safety Organisation (CSO) and dedicated to caring for and supporting children who have experienced abuse and their families, has received the Child and Family Friendly Institution accreditation.Awarded following an assessment by Sharjah Child Friendly Office, part of Sharjah Health…
The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has launched the fourth edition of ”Educate the Heart,” bringing together more than 12,000 students, 47 teachers and 47 schools across Sharjah for a year-long programme of student-led fundraising and awareness activities that will support the rehabilitation and equipping of…
Dubai: The UAE Islamic Finance and Halal Industry Strategy targets Dhs2.56 trillion in local Islamic finance assets by 2031. Islamic banking assets in the country reached Dhs1.4 trillion in June 2026, with 43 licensed Islamic financial institutions operating in the country, while the UAE ranked…
The flight carrying 174 passengers was en route from Dubai to Tel Aviv when an incident in the cockpit prompted an emergency landing.
The UAE Customs, represented by the General Department of Ports Security under the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, successfully intercepted an illicit attempt to smuggle a substantial quantity of crystal methamphetamine into the country.This operation led to the seizure of 16.2…
Help one another care for each other’s heart and start by discouraging everyone to even bite the temptation to smoke.All forms of smoking “that set the tobacco on fire,” said Dr. Sherif Bakir, who, in over 40 years, has seen patients struggling to overcome.Interviewed on…
On Wednesday morning, the “Etihad Rail” network commenced its first passenger journeys, marking the official start of the national rail service connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai.This launch signifies a new chapter in rail travel between these cities, as part of an extensive network linking various…
The Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, on Wedensday, called on drivers to yield to emergency vehicles, emphasising the importance of their swift arrival at critical incidents.Through their account on the X platform, the police highlighted that even a few seconds can be vital in saving…
The UAE Consulate in Istanbul has advised its citizens in Turkey to be vigilant due to strong winds expected with a storm in Istanbul.Through its social media account on “X,” the Consulate recommended that citizens follow safety instructions provided by local authorities, reach out to…