Distracted driving, particularly mobile phone use, is the leading cause of road fatalities in the UAE, accounting for 25% of deaths in 2022. Despite awareness, 85 fatalities occurred. RoadSafetyUAE underscores overcoming distractions for safety. A study of 1,001 residents reveals 90% recognize danger, but only 81% always concentrate while driving. Mobile phones are a significant […]
Around 20 per cent of parents in the UAE forget their children’s routine vaccination. That’s according to doctors in the UAE who highlighted that most parents are unaware that missed vaccines could be taken later through a “catchup” schedule. Medics explained the mandatory childhood vaccines as per the Department of Health (DOH) are BCG, Hepatitis […]
Motorists will soon have to a higher penalty to release their seized vehicles for certain road violations in Ras Al Khaimah. The RAK Police announced that the change would take place from March 1. Under the new directives, motorists who violate the law by taking part in a march or parade in violation of traffic […]
Indulge in an opulent Valentine’s Day experience at Banyan Tree Dubai for AED 250k, offering a private yacht dinner, oceanside dining, personalized spa sessions, round-the-clock concierge services, and more. This extravagant package promises to impress your sweetheart and your bank account simultaneously, redefining the rules of love with lavish experiences. Whether you can afford the […]
Emaar Properties founder Mohamed Alabbar announced at the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival that the redesigned tower in Dubai Creek Harbour, designed by Santiago Calatrava, will be smaller and more elegant than initially planned. The project, smaller than Burj Khalifa, is described as an “elegant version” and construction has commenced. Alabbar emphasized the focus on creating attractive […]
Doctors in the UAE highlight that there has been a significant rise in patient footfall due to the recent rapid changes in temperature as compared to the previous month. In the final week of January and the initial days of February, temperatures plummeted to a chilly 5°C in certain regions of the UAE. A series […]
A health centre in Abu Dhabi has been fined Dh1 million by the Department of Health in the emirate (DoH). Several doctors at the centre have been referred for investigation on suspicion of fraud. The centre is prohibited from offering dental services across all branches due to suspected fraudulent activities aimed at misappropriating public funds, […]
Residents in the UAE are permitted to use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), but its misuse “is the problem,” said the country’s cybersecurity chief. “We have no problem with people using VPNs, but using it for bad things is the problem,” Muhammad Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cybersecurity at UAE Government, told Khaleej Times on the sidelines […]
If you’re craving an adrenaline-packed adventure, look no further than UAE’s first-ever commercial aerobatic flight, which promises to plunge you straight into an action movie, where you are the star of the show. Buckle up for a heart-pounding ride at speeds of up to 400 km/hr. This exhilarating journey will elevate you to altitudes ranging […]
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of February 2024. The new rates will apply from February 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.88 a litre, compared to Dh2.82 in January. Special 95 petrol will cost Dh2.76 per litre, compared to Dh2.71 last month. […]