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Fujairah residents call on FNC candidates to push for new schools
Ahead of the FNC election day on October 3, The National’s reporters are travelling across the seven emirates to speak to Emiratis and find out the issues that affect them – and what they expect from members of a new Federal National Council.
FNC candidate accused of threatening hospital employee on phone
Egyptian A S, 34, filed a complaint with police accusing Emirati S A, 45, of using foul language and making threats during a phone call to the hospital.
Fujairah residents flag long school hours and child allowances as main issues ahead of FNC election
Emiratis are reaching out to Federal National Council election candidates to see what they intend to do about their concerns, if elected.
FNC campaigns kicks off in Fujairah
Thirty eight candidates are running for Fujairah’s four seats on the FNC, with two decided by election and two appointed by the Ruler of the emirate.
Mourners gather at tents to offer respects to families of fallen soldiers
The large number of people who have visited the families of the 45 martyrs means they could not be accommodated at people’s homes.
Students form Fujairah volunteer group that boasts 145 members
The three expatriates help young people in the community improve their skills and confidence through a series of workshops and events.
Emirati serviceman laid to rest beside his mother
The family, including Ms Al Suraidi’s two sisters, were notified of Mohammed’s death on Friday evening.
Thousands turn out to pay respects to UAE’s fallen soldiers
Fujairah road set to reopen next week after month-long closure
A 120-metre stretch was closed to repair cracks and the pavement, with a diversion put in place.
Family left in disbelief after septic tank deaths
Relative recalls how typical day for his family turned to tragedy as father and brothers were overcome by chemicals.
Four die in Fujairah after being overcome by fumes
Police said the victims, all related, were trying to clean out a septic tank.
Book fair a boost to Fujairah
Bookworms on the east coast are no longer lost for words with the launch of a book fair that runs until the end of the year.
Russian tourist dies in Fujairah run-over accident
T U suffered from severe head trauma and was pronounced dead at Fujairah Hospital.
Parents struggle to find new uniforms before classes start
With classes at government schools due to resume for thousands of youngsters on Sunday, parents have complained that there aren’t enough of the new-look uniforms, supplied by the Ministry of Education for boys and girls, to go around.
Emirati surgeon Moza Al Kaabi mourned
The funeral of a local orthopaedic surgeon produced many memories of an individual who was all about achieving.
