Afkar Ali Ahmed

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.

Six workers feared dead in Ajman

AJMAN — In a tragic incident, at least six Indian workers are feared to have met their concrete grave, when a fresh-laid flooring at an under-construction site in Ajman collapsed early morning yesterday.

Ceiling collapse claims six lives in Ajman

AJMAN — In a tragic incident, at least six Indian workers are feared to have met their concrete grave, when a fresh-laid flooring at an under-construction site in Ajman collapsed early morning yesterday.

Sharjah bans smoking from today

SHARJAH — Sharjah has geared itself up to ensure a smoking-free environment from today when the ban on smoking issued recently by the Executive Council comes into effect.

Creams to enhance body sold in Sharjah

SHARJAH — Despite the ban by Sharjah Municipality, several medications to physically enhance female beauty, continue to be sold illegally in stores in Sharjah.

Dh83m raised for Palestinian children

SHARJAH — Until 9pm yesterday, more than Dh83 million has been collected in donations from individuals, and government and private institutions during the campaign launched by Shaikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of Shaikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, in support of Palestinian children.

Eritreans mark National Day on Thursday

DUBAI - A large number of Eritreans living in the UAE and officials from the Consulate-General of Eritrea in Dubai marked the 17th anniversary of their country's National Day on Thursday.

Massive fire destroys eight old houses in Sharjah

SHARJAH — A massive fire destroyed eight dilapidated houses housing Asian bachelor workers in Al Ghuwair souq area on Friday night. The houses were being used as warehouses for storing cardboards and plastic materials.