Afkar Ali Ahmed

Sowing the seed for a thousand blooms

DUBAI — He participated in the preparation of the master plan for the construction of Al Ain city, and in making regulations and guidelines which led it to acquire its name. He conceived it as an example of a good set-up as well as a great model city in the emirate.

Two injured in Sharjah accident

SHARJAH — Two people, including a Syrian national driving a heavy truck, suffered serious injuries and seven vehicles were damaged following an accident at 11am yesterday at the fifth industrial bridge.

Bomb hoax at Sharjah Co-operative

SHARJAH — A false bomb scare at the Sharjah Cooperative Society’s Al Riqqa outlet on late Sunday night sent wave of panic and horror among residents of the area.

Net and shisha cafes marring environment

AJMAN — The Directorate of Ajman Police Stations criticised "the mess" caused by the Internet and shisha cafes located in various residential areas in the emirate.

New system to improve services in Ajman

AJMAN — The Ajman Muncipality has recently started implementing the new Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) and Secret Customers System to ensure best quality services for the public.

Abra makes life easier for Sharjah residents

SHARJAH — Abras in Sharjah Creek are providing transport services to people from Al Majara area and Irani Souq to the Courthouse and the Khalid Port in Al Khan area and vice versa. The trip costs 50 fils and takes only five minutes.

Torching of parked cars in Sharjah baffles police

SHARJAH — A spate of mysterious incidents over the past two months, including torching of parked luxury cars in Sharjah, has baffled the police investigating the crime. At least three to four incidents of torching cars are being reported every week.