Salam Al Amir

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Salam Al Amir

Police have begun an investigation into Sunday's fire in Sharjah in which five people were killed at a high-rise apartment block in the emirate. The number of deaths was confirmed by a senior figure from the force on Tuesday morning, who said forensic experts were at the scene of the blaze to ascertain what caused it. A further 19 people were injured in the fire.

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Salam Al Amir

The fire broke out on Sunday morning in a high-rise building in Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Civil DefenceThe fire broke out on Sunday morning in a high-rise building in Sharjah. Photo: Sharjah Civil DefenceSharjah fire: Screams alert residents as neighbours make rope escape bidBlaze reportedly began on 42nd floor of high-rise apartment block on Sunday

1 week ago | thenationalnews.com | Salam Al Amir

The UAE will serve as the chair of Interpol's governance committee, a key body established last year to bolster the global police agency's operations. The Emirates is the first country to assume this role and will serve a two-year term. It will be responsible for steering discussions on Interpol’s governance, enabling decision-making, and ensuring effective co-ordination among member states to enhance the functioning of Interpol.

2 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Rachel Kelly |Salam Al Amir

Dubai Police have said there were no fatalities in a hot-air balloon incident that occurred in the Emirate on March 23. A statement to The National from the Dubai Media Office said: "All injuries resulting from the incident were classified as minor to moderate, and those affected received immediate medical attention.

4 weeks ago | thenationalnews.com | Salam Al Amir

An astronomer looks out for the Ramadan crescent moon in Dubai's Mushrif Park. Pawan Singh / The National