AlShorts app for iPhone and iPad

AlShorts is a revolutionary idea that shall keep you updated with the latest and happening news and events of UAE. We offer the user current affairs and breaking news at the palm of their hands in 60 words.

AlShorts is a news app that offers you the latest and validated news from multiple national and international sources and summarising them in short and crisp format in English. All stories contain only headlines and facts, no opinions, to help you stay informed with the latest happenings.
Whether it’s the government policies or shakeups in corporate affairs, we get them covered and delivered to you super fast. Get updated with the latest news and current affairs in a jiffy! With AlShorts you will be abreast of the hot events and best deals. All stories, just one click away. Know more with AlShorts! Anytime, Anywhere, Any day!

◉ Share News
• Share the most important stories in one touch!

• Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Instagram, e-mail, and other social platforms are also supported.


◉ Top – A feed of latest stories, videos, and other content personalised only for you!
• Without data mining your personal details, we intelligently learn your preferences as you swipe, and displays stories personalised for you in TOP

. Read Summaries of All Breaking News

• Browse through bite-sized 60-word descriptions to get updated on the latest news in a short time


◉ News Categories - A vast variety in the same app
• AlShorts curates all types of news and headlines from categories like Local, Regional, Travel, Health, Auto, Technology, Business, Entertainment, Food, World, Sports, Events and Jobs etc – all in one place

• News is sourced from various categories and various sources, making sure that you always get the best news and stories

• Get limited daily notifications for the most important news and breaking news of the day

• Place our widget on your home screen to browse through headlines

Articles are sourced from various publishers and news portals

AlShorts is the fastest way for you to stay updated with current affairs

Our mission: No matter what category or event, we at AlShorts assure you of the latest and best news in and around UAE and the world with an easy to use and elegantly designed interface. Download the app today for:
Regular updates: Customisation provides users with daily and regular updates in the categories they wish for.
Zero data mining: Get only what you seek. Give only what you want. We assure our users of Zero data mining for profits.
Time Saviour: With news on the go, anytime, anywhere and anyplace, users save precious time in keeping themselves updated.
Forex:
Powered by the GCC Exchange, AlShorts offers you realtime updates in multiple Forex categories, namely, Gold and Currency rates.

Currency:
With the fluctuating market and changing values of money, we offer our users the updated rates of multinational currencies. They are :
Indian Rupees
Pakistani Rupee
Bangladesh Taka
Philippines Peso
Nepalese Rupee
Sri Lankan Rupee
Australian Dollar
Canadian Dollar
Euro
Great British Pound
Hong Kong Dollar
Japanese Yen
New Zealand Dollar
Singapore Dollar
Swiss Franc
United States Dollar

All these currency rates are offered in ratio to AED.

Gold:

With the vast market of Gold consumers in and around UAE, we at AlShorts offer you the current market rate per carat. Powered by Dubai Gold and Jewelry Group. Credit to Dubai City of Gold.

24 K (AED)
22K (AED)
21K (AED)
18K (AED)
The carats mentioned above are offered in the relation of 3 slots of time. They are:
Morning (9 am UAE)
Noon (12 pm UAE)
Evening (6 pm UAE)

Prayer Timings:

Concerning Islamic prayer timings and the 7 emirates, with AlShorts we offer you customised alerts. These alerts remind you of the prayers 5, 10, 15, 20 minutes before prayers are said. Additionally, one can also choose where they are located in the 7 emirates to get precise prayer time. All 5 prayers which include Fajar, Duhur, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha.