Salam Al Amir

Salam Al Amir

Journalist


Emergency services were sent to the scene after the incident at a school construction site. Photo: Sharjah Police
Two killed in collapse at building site in Sharjah

Police launch investigation into deadly incident

September 09, 2024
A drone undergoes testing before being introduced to fight fires in Sharjah next year. The National
Drones fitted with water tanks to battle building fires in Sharjah

These are intended to reduce response times and will be introduced by Sharjah Civil Defence early next year

September 06, 2024
Dubai Police have added the all-electric Zeekr 001 vehicle to its traffic patrol fleet. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police unveil Zeekr 001 electric patrol car

Force says the high-performance vehicle will support traffic management in the emirate

September 02, 2024
Dubai Police say the Toyota minivan in a fatal crash on the Hatta to Lehbab road was overloaded. Photo: Dubai Police
Bangladesh funeral for boy, seven, killed in Dubai crash

Police said speeding and negligent driving caused the minivan accident involving 11 children

August 28, 2024
Emirati pupil Ali Al Loghani won gold at a US science fair for his Doctor Robot project that monitors patients at home, provides consultations and saves patients' data. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emirati teenager wins international gold for robot doctor

Ali Al Loughani wins award at 2024 Silicon Valley International Invention Festival in the US

August 27, 2024
The evening is statistically the most likely time of day to be involved in a serious accident in the UAE, figures show. Photo: Silvia Razgova / The National
UAE roads getting safer as motorists incentivised to take more care

Near-record low traffic fatalities indicate tough safety measures are having an impact

August 26, 2024
The seized goods included cosmetics, toiletries and other products bearing international brand trademarks. Photo: Ras Al Khaimah Police
RAK police seize 650,000 counterfeit items worth Dh23 million

Three arrested after fake make-up, toiletries and cleaning products discovered

August 21, 2024
Riders must apply for a permit, and can choose from multiple rental companies offering e-scooters by the minute, and include Tier, Careem Tech, Lime, Skurrt and Arnab. Victor Besa / The National
Are e-scooters a danger or an affordable way to curb emissions?

Record number of violations in Dubai but deaths fall as safety message cuts through

July 25, 2024
Humaid Al Zaabi produces up to 200 tonnes of organic fertiliser monthly by recycling fruit, vegetable and other waste at his farm in Ajman. Pawan Singh / The National
Meet the Emirati farmer producing organic fertiliser to reduce pollution

Ajman's Sara Nursery recycles organic waste such as fruit and vegetable scraps

July 21, 2024
More than 600 bicycles and electric scooters were confiscated in Dubai over 13 days. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai confiscates e-scooters and cycles from reckless riders

Culprits were caught riding outside designated speed zones, on pedestrian crossings and against the traffic

July 13, 2024
Dr Maher Elayyan, Jordanian consultant neurosurgeon, fourth from right. Photo: Dr Maher Elayyan
Brain surgeon hails Gaza medics saving lives at besieged hospitals

Dr Maher Elayyan praises remarkable dedication of healthcare workers after completing voluntary mission

July 10, 2024
Dubai Courts' initiative is known as Fe Al Shoufa, which translates as 'At Your Service'
Elderly, disabled and pregnant to get legal fees waived in Dubai

Dubai Courts introduces scheme to 'ensure social justice and equality'

July 08, 2024
Lt Gen Dahi Khalfan Tamim, deputy chief of police and public security in Dubai.
UAE officials call for stricter penalties to combat cybercrime threat

Developing innovative security solutions is crucial, say senior officers and experts

July 04, 2024
The Khalid Bin Sultan Al Qasimi Humanitarian Foundation will champion the rights of children around the world. AFP
Humanitarian foundation launched in Sharjah in honour of Sheikh Khalid

The foundation will focus on protecting children worldwide, especially those affected by conflicts, natural disasters and poverty

July 01, 2024
In April, Sharjah Police thwarted a major drug plot aimed at selling three million Captagon pills and 120kg of hashish with a combined value of Dh23.5m. Photo: Sharjah Police
Thirty tonnes of narcotics and 11,988 traffickers halted in UAE last year

More than 2,000 websites promoting illegal substances were also blocked in the nationwide 'fight against drugs'

June 28, 2024