Afkar Ali Ahmed

Ship Anchored off Hamriya Port Seized

DUBAI - Dubai Police recently seized a ship off Al Hamriya port for violating international marine regulations. The ship, named‘Crown’, was carrying Comoro Islands flag.

‘Faithful Can Pray in Cars’

DUBAI - Muslims who get stuck in traffic jams can offer their salaat (prayer) inside cars, according to a fatwa, or religious edict, issued by Islamic scholars in Dubai.

Hypermarket in Ajman Bans Entry of Labourers for Two Hours

AJMAN - A leading hypermarket chain, Carrefour, prevented labourers from shopping in its branch in Ajman City Center for two hours on Friday afternoon, following complaints from women shoppers about harassment from these “bachelors” from the industrial areas.

10-year Plan for Ajman on Cards

SHARJAH — With rapid developments taking place in the real estate sector, the demand for power is increasing, but officials at the Federal Electricity and Water Authority (FEWA) are showing no interest in cooperating with the Ajman Government to address the problem, said Shaikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Department of Municipality and Planning (ADMP).

New timings for heavy trucks during Ramadan

SHARJAH - Heavy trucks will not be allowed to ply on Sharjah roads between 8am and 10am and between 12.30pm and 3pm, during the holy month of Ramadan, it was announced by the Sharjah Traffic Department.