Shajeer Venga, an Indian-origin man living in Abu Dhabi, has won 2 million AED in Sharjah Islamic Bank's 'Millionaire campaign' after opening a savings account. The prize fulfills his dream of investing in his future and bringing his family to the UAE.
Abu Dhabi-based Indian expatriate Shajeer Venga has won the Dh2 million grand prize in Sharjah Islamic Bank's Millionaire campaign shortly after opening a savings account. The win is described as life-changing and will help Venga invest and reunite his family in the UAE.
A Sharjah Police operator recognized a woman's repeated "pizza order" requests as a coded plea for help. The operator, Khamis, used the order to gather information about her situation, leading police to rescue her from her allegedly threatening husband.
Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, a 40-year-old Indian expat in the UAE, was killed in Sharjah following a dispute linked to a TikTok livestream. His childhood friend, Jeevan OV, remembers him as a calm and creative collaborator, contrasting with the violent circumstances of his death.
An Indian expatriate, Ismail Ponnan Ibrahim Kutty, was killed in Sharjah after a dispute originating from a TikTok livestream escalated into a physical confrontation. Multiple suspects have been arrested by Sharjah Police.
Researchers at the University of Sharjah have patented a new passive seismic damping device using steel balls in a cylinder to absorb earthquake vibrations through friction. This electricity-independent technology promises simpler, cheaper, and more reliable earthquake protection for buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure, with potential applications in various vibration-sensitive fields.
According to the National, at the initial stage, the project will cost between $2 and $5 million
UAE schools are merging the Eid Al Adha holidays with the mid-term break. This creates an extended holiday for students and families. Schools are adjusting revision plans and exam schedules. Many students could get up to nine days off. This period is expected to see a travel rush.
A 34-year-old passenger from Pudukkottai allegedly opened an emergency exit door while an Air Arabia flight was taxiing at Chennai International Airport on Sunday morning. The aircraft had arrived from Sharjah with 231 passengers. The pilot immediately stopped the aircraft and alerted authorities. CISF personnel, bomb disposal experts, and armed officers rushed to the spot. The passenger was detained and taken into custody. A formal complaint has been lodged and the passenger is being questioned while their mental condition is being assessed.
