Afkar Ali Ahmed

Missing Arab man found murdered

SHARJAH — In a joint investigation, Sharjah Police and Dubai Police have managed to unravel the mystery shrouding the disappearance of a 25-year-old Arab man after he left his family home in Al Qasimia in Sharjah to meet his friends.

Two food outles gutted in mall fire

SHARJAH — A major fire that broke out on Wednesday night in Sahara Centre completely gutted two restaurants on the second floor, and sparking evacuation of visitors.

Ethiopians in the UAE celebrate national day

DUBAI — Members of the Ethiopian community in the UAE marked the anniversary of the downfall of dictatorship and the advent of democracy in their country at a function here yesterday.

Doctor held for illegal surgeries

SHARJAH — A 61-year-old German gynaecologist of Arab origin was yesterday arrested by Sharjah Police on charges of conducting abortion and 'virginity' restoration operations on many women.

Huge fire in apartment tower

DUBAI — A massive fire broke out in Delmong Tower building in Al Tawoun area on Monday night, gutting six flats located on its first seven floors. The fire spread to the parking area on the ground level, damaging four vehicles.

Call to resolve social issues affecting women

DUBAI — The social issues that affect the development of UAE women and society will not be resolved without the collaboration of social organisations and decision-makers, according to Dr Maitha Salem Al Shamsi, Minister of State.

Dedicating life to Islamic teachings

DUBAI — Adel Hassan Al Marzouqy, Head of Control and Guidance, Department of Islamic Affairs, who received the Dubai Government Excellence Programme Award for 2008, has designed 23 creative programmes on administrative matters and Islamic preaching to serve the Muslims in UAE and around the world.

Two held on swindling charges

AJMAN — In a joint operation, CID officers from Ajman and Sharjah yesterday arrested two Nigerians on the charges of swindling people.