Salam Al Amir
Salam Al Amir
Journalist


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, 9:26 AM
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, 8:01 AM
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, 11:43 AM
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, 3:00 AM
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, 4:48 PM
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, 4:06 PM
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, 2:29 PM
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, 12:25 PM
The shorter sermons will run until October. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE cuts Friday sermon to 10 minutes due to sweltering heat

Authority says move aims to protect worshippers as temperatures rise

June 27, 2024, 12:26 PM
Two children died in a fire in Fujairah on Tuesday. Pawan Singh / The National
Grandfather tells of effort to save children killed in Fujairah fire

Siblings, aged seven and eight, died after blaze swept through their family home

June 26, 2024, 11:50 AM
Dubai's food drive got under way at Al Rashidiya Al Kabeer Mosque after Friday prayers. Pawan Singh / The National
Workers enjoy free meals as Dubai food drive starts

Hundreds of meals will be dished out at mosques each week under a community campaign launched on Friday

June 14, 2024, 1:57 PM
The new rules bar telemarketing calls outside of 9am and 6pm. The National
Cold callers to be trained in new rules before telemarketing clampdown

Companies will face fines of up to Dh150,000 under new legislation

June 14, 2024, 10:50 AM
The scammers gained access to 173 different bank accounts in the UAE. Photo: istockphoto.com
Two arrested in Sharjah over Dh3m cybercrime thefts

A third suspect remains at large with Sharjah working with Dubai counterparts

June 14, 2024, 8:10 AM
The UAE has expanded an initiative to reduce visa processing times. Jeff Topping/The National
Processing time for UAE work visas cut in efficiency drive

Work Bundle platform allows companies to submit paperwork for new staff in less than a week

June 11, 2024, 8:27 AM
Yasser Abdal Rahman paying 28,000 AED rent for studio apartment at the LakeSide tower in Production City in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
My Dubai Rent: Media executive finds Dh28,000 bachelor haven

Yasser Abdal-Rahman has lived in Dubai since October 2022

June 02, 2024, 4:00 AM