Afkar Ali Ahmed

Six Ajman retailers fined

AJMAN — Six retailers of vegetables, fruits and meat were fined by Ajman Municipality for hiking the prices during the holy month of Ramadan, following a joint inspection carried out by officials of the municipality and the Ministry of Economy.

Sewa targets buildings sans thermal insulation

SHARJAH — The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (Sewa) yesterday stopped supplying power to many under-construction buildings in Sharjah, as the contracting and consultant companies had failed to provide thermal insulation system in the buildings.

Gang of robbers busted

AJMAN — Ajman Police have busted a three-member gang that robbed bank customers in the emirate.

Sharjah opens three offices to endorse lease contracts

SHARJAH — As part of its efforts to provide the public easy access to its services, Sharjah Municipality in coordination with Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority has opened three new offices in the emirate for endorsing lease contracts.

Muslims should unite to defend religion: Scholar

DUBAI — Muslims all over the world, including those in the western countries, should unite to defend their religion. This appeal was made by Dr Zainab Mustafa Abdul Aziz, professor of civilisation at Al Azhar University in Egypt.

Huge haul of weapons in Ajman

AJMAN — A huge quantity of illicit weapons, including electric sticks, knives and swords, was recovered yesterday by undercover agents attached to Al Nuaimiya Police Station in Ajman.

Prices of foodstuff continue to soar

AJMAN — Residents of Ajman have been complaining that despite promises of a price control of foodstuff and vegetable, authorities are not pursuing the matter seriously. The authorities concerned, however, said they are monitoring the markets to check prices during the holy month of Ramadan.