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Dhs400 fine comes into effect for those applying for job loss insurance from Oct.1, MOHRE says

Investors (owners of the facility in which they work), domestic workers, temporary contract workers, persons under 18, a retiree who receives a retirement pension and has joined a new job are excluded from registration in the system,

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Nighclub fire kills at least 7 in Murcia in Spain

The fire broke out in the early hours of Sunday in Teatre nightclub in Atalayas, on the outskirts of the city, emergency services said on social media platform X.

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UN mission arrives in Karabakh, first visit in 30 years: Azerbaijan

An Azerbaijani presidency spokesman told AFP that a "UN mission arrived in Karabakh on Sunday morning" — mainly to assess humanitarian needs, the first time in around 30 years that the international body has gained access to the region.

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VIDEO: Turkish government says ‘terrorist attack’ in heart of Ankara

Turkey’s interior affairs minister said a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device near his ministry on Sunday, while a second assailant was killed in a shootout with police.

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First issue of ‘Al Jundi’ magazine in 1973 marked birth of reliable source of military media content: Sheikh Mohammed

In a statement on the occasion of the magazine’s 50th anniversary, which falls on 1st October, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said the publication of the first issue of Al Jundi magazine in 1973 marked "the birth of a reliable source of military media content.”

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Opposition candidate Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election: Local media

Muizzu was leading the count with 54% of the vote against 46% won by Solih, local media reported. Maldivians also voted at polling stations in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Britain and Abu Dhabi.

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'Sharjah Housing' programme ensures seniors citizens' welfare

The programme is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of seniors through various housing initiatives and services within its projects. I

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Trucks, heavy vehicles and buses transporting workers banned from entering Abu Dhabi Island on Oct.2

This will be coinciding with the launch of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (Adipec) 2023. Vehicles of public cleaning companies and logistical support vehicles are excluded from decision.

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Hamdan witnesses graduation of third cohort of Dubai Future Experts Program

The Dubai Future Experts Program, developed by the Dubai Future Foundation in collaboration with The Executive Council of Dubai, prepares a group of future-focused experts in different sectors across Dubai’s government.

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Bahrain says fourth soldier dies after Houthi drone attack

First Lieutenant Hamad Khalifa Al Kubaisi had on Friday "succumbed to serious injuries as a result of the treacherous Houthi attack", the Bahraini army said.

30 Sep 2023

Global Village Season 28 VIP Packs sold out in record time

There is a lot of excitement over who will find the golden cheque and Global Village is asking all guests to film themselves opening their pack as one lucky VIP pack holder will win Dhs28,000.

30 Sep 2023

UAE leaders congratulate Emir of Kuwait on third anniversary of his accession to power

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to His Highness Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, on the third anniversary of his accession to power.

30 Sep 2023

UAE increases fuel prices for October

The new prices, which include 5 per cent VAT, will take effect from Sunday, October 1. Super 98 petrol will cost Dhs3.44 a litre, compared to Dhs3.42 a litre in September, an increase of 2 fils, while Special 95 will cost Dh3.33 a litre, compared to Dh3.31 a litre in September, an increase of 2 fils.

30 Sep 2023

100 top robotic surgeons from 14 nations to deliberate on evidence-based procedures

The symposium in in historic city Ghent will feature urologist Peter Wiklund of Mount Sinai Hospital, US; Dr Rajesh K Ahlawat, Medanta The Medicity; Dr Rajeev Kumar, AIIMS; and Profofessor Francesco Porpiglia of San Luigi Gonzaga Hospital, Italy.

30 Sep 2023

Apple to hire more people in UK to work on AI: Tim Cook

"It's literally everywhere on our products and of course we're also researching generative AI as well, so we have a lot going on," he was quoted as saying in the report.

30 Sep 2023

NASA picks 4 small missions to better understand Sun-Earth connection

"These four mission concept studies were selected because they address compelling science questions and could greatly impact the field of heliophysics,” said Nicky Fox, the associate administrator for science at NASA Headquarters in Washington.

30 Sep 2023

New York flooded by record-breaking rainfall

Some 8.65 inches (21.97 centimetres) of rain had fallen at John F. Kennedy Airport by nightfall Friday, surpassing the record for any September day set during Hurricane Donna in 1960, the National Weather Service said.

30 Sep 2023

Khaled Bin Mohamed leaves Albania after working visit

Sheikh Khaled has met Edi Rama, Prime Minister of Albania, in Tirana, to discuss opportunities to further strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Albania to benefit both countries and their people.

30 Sep 2023

Dianne Feinstein: An iconic colossus who rocked America's politics

Her achievements include writing the 1994 assault rifle ban and producing a 6,700-page report on the CIA torture programme during the US "war on terror."

30 Sep 2023

Saudi YouTuber and his 8-month-old daughter killed in horrific traffic accident

Al Suhaimi's death caused a gloom among Saudis. Many of his fans on the X platform expressed their sadness over his death.

30 Sep 2023

Two make ‘ghouls’ in Derna to terrify residents, arrested

Social media users circulated video clips showing strong sounds and lights emanating from different areas in Libya.

30 Sep 2023

UAE condemns terrorist bombings in Balochistan and KP provinces of Pakistan

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability in contravention of human values and principles.

29 Sep 2023

16-year-old arrested on suspicion of felling UK Hadrian's Wall 'Robin Hood tree' freed on bail

Locals and conservationists reacted with outrage Thursday at the deliberate destruction of one of the UK's most photographed trees, next to the Roman-era Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northeast England.

29 Sep 2023

US Senate titan Dianne Feinstein dead at 90

Feinstein, the Senate's oldest member, was celebrated as a pioneer for women in politics and a hugely effective legislator. During a career that began in local California government, she grew to be a tough check on administrations.

29 Sep 2023

Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed arrives in Serbia on working visit

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived on Friday in Belgrade on a working visit.

29 Sep 2023

UAE President condoles Ketbi family in Sharjah

During a visit to the condolence majlis in Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed prayed to God to grant eternal rest to the deceased and bestow strength and solace upon his family.

29 Sep 2023

Dubai Police impound 36 cars in 2 days, motorists must pay Dhs50,000 to release vehicles

Among the violations committed by those were participating in random marches, driving a vehicle in a way that endangers driver’s life or life, safety or security of others, causing chaos on the roads, making changes in the vehicle’s engine or chassis without a permit

29 Sep 2023

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Dhs400 fine comes into effect for those applying for job loss insurance from Oct.1, MOHRE says

Investors (owners of the facility in which they work), domestic workers, temporary contract workers, persons under 18, a retiree who receives a retire...

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First issue of ‘Al Jundi’ magazine in 1973 marked birth of reliable source of military media content: Sheikh Mohammed

In a statement on the occasion of the magazine’s 50th anniversary, which falls on 1st October, 2023, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed said the publication...

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Nighclub fire kills at least 7 in Murcia in Spain

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UN mission arrives in Karabakh, first visit in 30 years: Azerbaijan

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VIDEO: Turkish government says ‘terrorist attack’ in heart of Ankara

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