Author: OMN AI

A small Alaska cruise ship rescued a stranded boat after a mega yacht linked to Mark Zuckerberg failed to help. The event happened in south-east Alaska between Petersburg and Juneau. A 21-foot skiff ran out of fuel late at night. The crew on the skiff asked for help right away. A small cruise ship named Wilderness Legacy came to save the boat. The ship belongs to UnCruise Adventures. A passenger on the cruise ship shared the story online. He said the US Coast Guard tried to call the larger vessel first. That larger vessel was Launchpad, a 387-foot superyacht linked…

Hundreds of residents drove to Mleiha on Saturday to chase rain during the UAE summer. Many spent hours on the road hoping to see a storm. The trip soon turned into a dramatic afternoon as heavy rain, thunder and hail hit areas near Mahafiz Junction. As the storm grew stronger, dark clouds covered the sky. Visibility fell on the roads. Hail struck cars and bounced across the ground. Large groups gathered at different points to watch the storm and record videos. Many people had not planned to be in Mleiha by chance. They had followed weather updates and cloud movements…

Dubai showroom gas blast killed mechanic Boris Ekangwo, who had planned to marry later this year and turn 30 on August 8. A 29-year-old mechanic who died in a gas cylinder blast at a Dubai car showroom had planned to get married later this year, according to his family. Nkeng Lord Boris Ekangwo, a Cameroon national, was one of two people killed after a fire broke out at a car showroom in Al Quoz on Monday, August 3. The fire caused a gas cylinder to burst. Boris was working as an auto mechanic at The Car Superstore. He had joined…

Residents across the UAE can expect a mix of rain and extreme heat on Sunday, August 9, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The UAE weather rain forecast shows fair to partly cloudy conditions across the country. Convective clouds are expected to form over some eastern and internal areas. These clouds may bring rain to parts of the country during the day. The chance of rain comes as temperatures remain very high. Some areas of the UAE may see temperatures reach 48°C. The heat will remain a key feature of the weather across much of the country. Dubai and…

People who struggle to repay personal loans or credit card debt in the UAE may face serious financial and legal issues. A personal loan is usually covered by a loan agreement between the borrower and the bank. The agreement sets out how the loan must be repaid. It can also give the bank certain rights if the borrower can no longer meet the agreed payments. A lawyer has explained how the rules can affect borrowers who lose their jobs or face other financial problems. The advice applies to personal loans covered by the personal loan agreement formats approved by the…

The UAE has warned residents to check messages before forwarding them to others. The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority, or TDRA, shared tips to help users spot false or misleading content. The authority said users should look for simple warning signs. These can include fake website links, spelling errors and strange page layouts. A message may look real at first. But small errors can show that the content is not from a trusted source. The TDRA urged residents to check information before sharing it. Users should look for the same news on trusted news websites. They should also check…

UAE residents have a three day break from August 28 to 30 for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday. The break gives people a chance to travel, rest or explore new places. People who have Saturday and Sunday off can enjoy the full long weekend. Some may fly to a nearby country. Others may cross the Oman border by car. Many may also choose a hotel stay within the UAE. Travel firms are offering short trips for the break. Hotels and resorts are also offering summer deals. This gives residents many ways to plan a short holiday without taking much extra leave. A…

An Abu Dhabi court has granted full custody of a young boy to his maternal aunt in what lawyers have called an exceptional case. The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court gave the aunt full physical and legal custody of the child. The ruling also gives her the power to make major decisions about his care without approval from his father. The court said the child’s best interests were the main concern. It found that the boy should remain in the UAE with his aunt and her husband. The court said this would keep him away from an environment that had…

Employees across the United Arab Emirates are set to enjoy a public holiday for the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. The holiday applies to workers in both the public and private sectors. The occasion is observed on 12 Rabi Al Awwal in the Hijri calendar. The exact date on the Gregorian calendar can vary because the Islamic calendar follows the moon. The holiday will give many UAE workers a three day break. This applies to employees whose normal weekend includes Saturday and Sunday. The break will give many workers extra time with family and friends. Public sector workers in Sharjah already…

Abu Dhabi’s highest court has heard prosecution evidence in a major case involving allegations of weapons smuggling, money laundering, and illegal military equipment transactions linked to Sudan’s ongoing conflict. The case centers on an alleged multimillion-dollar operation that prosecutors claim used the UAE’s financial system to purchase military equipment and weapons intended for the Sudanese Armed Forces during the country’s civil war. A total of 13 defendants and six companies are facing charges in the proceedings. Among those accused is a former Sudanese military intelligence officer. According to prosecutors, the defendants are alleged to have participated in activities involving the…