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Fujairah market fire could have been prevented, shop manager says
Some workers at the market said they had extinguishers, in line with safety regulations, but admitted they didn’t know how to use them.
Clean up begins at fire-ravaged Fujairah market
Devastated shop-owners have been counting the cost of a massive fire which tore through the famous Friday Market in Masafi.
Massive fire damages shops at Fujairah’s Friday Market
A fire on Saturday evening damaged a number of shops at the Souq Al Jumaa (Friday Market) in Masafi, Fujairah.
Residents’ online campaign promotes Fujairah to the world
An interactive online advertising campaign has been launched by two passionate residents to boost tourism in Fujairah.
Police jobs popular amongst Emiratis at Fujairah fair
The three-day 9th Fujairah Career Fair at Sheikh Khalifa Hall offered more than 500 employment options with more than 120 companies and organisations from the public and private sector.
Fujairah school pupils learn the importance of saving money
More than 70 young Emirati students have been taught about the importance of saving money.
Finalists prove UAE’s got talent
Jojo Francisco, 31, from the Philippines, won the senior instrumental prize in the UAE’s first Got Talent show, for his guitar skills. More than 500 entrants from around the world took part in the entertainment contest. Reem Mohammed / The National
UAE Foreign Minister pours praise on retired Saudi counterpart
In an article entitled The Dynamic Man, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Miniister of Foreigh Affairs, described Prince Saud Al Faisal as a rare figure in the history of Arabs and Muslims.
Vehicle fires cause traffic delays in Dubai
Two vehicle fires, one on Al Khail Road and one on Emirates Road, caused delays and congestion in Dubai on Sunday morning, police said.
RAK animal centre helps Filipino retiree take his stray friends home
Tony Malibago has spent all his spare time in the Emirates taking care of stray or abandoned animals and an animal welfare centre has helped him take his two dogs back to the Philippines with him.
Five detained after UAE fishing boat strays into Omani waters
A 21-year-old Emirati and four Asian crew members were arrested on April 14 after their vessel entered Omani waters.
Fujairah resolves littering and pollution problem in Murbah
Following concerns from residents in Murbah earlier this month, the local municipality is now clearing the area.
Body of young Emirati man found in Fujairah
Police are treating the death as suspicious and are working to determine how the Emirati man died.
UAE weather: Blowing dust and heat may cause poor visibility
The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology said Sunday would be fair to partly cloudy and sometimes hazy, with moderate winds coupled with blowing dust.
Accidents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi cause rush-hour tailbacks
Police have advised motorists to be extra cautious and to use alternative routes.
