Afkar Ali Ahmed

Ajman crash: Two face manslaughter charges

AJMAN — The project engineer and the supervisor of the carpentry team working at the site of the Laguna Hotel in Ajman, where six workers died in the roof collapse recently, have been charged with manslaughter.

Five arrested in porno CD racket

SHARJAH — Sharjah Police yesterday arrested five Asians involved in copying and sale of pirated pornographic DVDs and CDs in the emirate.

King Abdul Aziz Road in Sharjah partially closed

SHARJAH — King Abdul Aziz Road will remain partially closed for traffic from Thursday night. This is being done to facilitate the construction of an underpass and a bridge on Al Wahda Road, and comes as part of the fifth phase of the Al Wahda Road Improvement Project.

Pest control men 'sneak in cockroaches, bugs'

SHARJAH & AJMAN — A large number of residents have been complaining that when representatives of pest control companies visit the residential buildings and slip pamphlets and flyers under the door, they also sneak in cockroaches and bugs that multiply very fast.

Sewa's own 'water man'

SHARJAH — Having dedicated his time and efforts to develop devices that help in conserving water, 28-year-old national Talal Al Hamadi, an employee of Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA), says his aim is to see SEWA achieve its goal of water conservation.

Are pest control firms sneaking in bugs?

SHARJAH — Next time you see a pest control company's flyer slipped under your doors, grab a swatter or an insect killer spray, because the moment you open the door some unwanted guests may crawl in, leaving you fuming and fretting.