Hero 11-year-old rescues brother and sister trapped in building's lift
AJMAN // An 11-year-old boy proved that heroes come in all sizes when he rescued two children from a stuck lift. Abdallah Mohammed Abu Zahra used his wits to help a trapped brother and sister by taking a screwdriver and using it to prise open the door of the lift at his residential building. The […]
UAE Friday sermon: Mercy one of greatest virtues
On Friday, imams across the country will discuss the importance of mercy and being merciful. In the sermon, worshippers will hear that mercy is a noble quality that reflects the kindness of the heart and the compassion of the soul, which leads to being forgiving and beneficent.”It is one of the greatest virtues that has […]
Biodomes bring flora of UAE to the classroom
ABU DHABI // Pupils will soon be able to learn about the country’s natural habitat when biodomes are built at their schools.To help educate the youth of the nation on plant science, local company Indkarta and the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi will erect biodomes – a form of greenhouse – planted with local mangroves, at […]
Teething troubles in RAK Hospital's 'smart' system upgrade causes delays for patients
RAS AL KHAIMAH // Delays in patient treatment at RAK Hospital have been blamed on a new “smart” system designed to increase efficiency at the private clinic.A switch in online systems for medical records and diagnostics created chaos on some days, with patients claiming to be left waiting for hours longer than usual at the […]
Sheikh Mohammed offers condolences to family of Emirati soldier
ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, on Wednesday extended his condolences to the family of serviceman Khalid Al Baloushi, who died last month while serving the Armed Forces as part of Operation Restoring Hope in Yemen.During a visit to the 36-year-old’s […]
Israeli Settlers Break into al-Aqsa Mosque
Occupied Jerusalem, March 09 (QNA) – Dozens of Israeli settlers on Thursday stormed the plazas of the holy al-Aqsa Mosque. Over 70 Israeli settlers, escorted by policemen, broke into the plazas of the holy al-Aqsa Mosque via the Maghareba Gate and went on provocative tours around the yard of the mosque, where worshippers chanted Islamic […]
IOF Demolish Bedouin Village for 110th Time
Negev, March 09 (QNA) – Israeli forces, early Thursday demolished the Bedouin village of al-Araqib in the Negev region in Palestinian lands occupied in1948, for the 110th time since 2010 . Arab Follow up Committee reported that Israeli military bulldozers, escorted by Israeli police, raided the village, closed all its entrances and started demolishing people […]
OIC Condemns Suicide Attack in Tikrit
Jeddah, March 09 (QNA) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation has condemned the suicide attack that targeted a wedding ceremony on Wednesday in the city of Tikrit, northern Iraq, leaving dozens killed and injured. In a statement issued Thursday, OIC said such unwarranted atrocities only spread violence and discrimination in contradiction with all human and […]
Rebels, Civilians Killed in Indian Kashmir
Kashmir, March 09 (QNA) – Two militants and two civilians were killed Thursday during an encounter between rebels and security forces in India’s Jammu and Kashmir state, police said. The incident took place in Padgampora village of Pulwama district. State police chief said the rebels were suspected of being members of a Pakistan-based militant group. […]
Hawaii Sues Trump Over Travel Ban
Washington, March 09 (QNA) – Hawaii has become the first state to file a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s revised travel ban for citizens of 6 Muslim countries to US. Attorneys for the state filed the lawsuit against the U.S. government Wednesday in federal court in Honolulu, according to ABC News.The state had previously sued […]
