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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners ahead of the country's 50th National Day.

Emirates is temporarily suspending passenger operations to and from South Africa (Johannesburg, Durban Cape Town), Zimbabwe (Harare) and Zambia (Lusaka).

The maximum operating capacity across indoor and outdoor events have been amended in Abu Dhabi according to an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disaster Committee.

Over 10,000 citizens in Abu Dhabi have benefited from the housing package that coincides with the UAE's celebrations of the 50th National Day.

The UAE has approved a wide-ranging reform of the country’s legal system, which aims to strengthen economic, investment and commercial opportunities. 

No casualties were reported as a school bus caught fire on Financial Centre street in Dubai on Saturday.

Six new judges took their oath before His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.

Dubai maintains its lead among Arab cities and advances to fifth place globally in the cultural interaction criterion within the “Strong Global Cities 2021” index.

The driverless and 100% electric 12-seater shuttle is one of the first-ever autonomous vehicles deployed in the UAE that will transport students and staff around the Sas Al Nakhl Campus.

The UAE confirmed 68 new cases of COVID-19 from 294,480 tests on Saturday.

Starting November 29, entry of travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique into the UAE will remain suspended.

Starting November 29, travellers originating, or transiting, from seven African nations will not permitted to fly into Dubai.

Emirates Airline has updated travel guidelines for passengers flying to the UK and Singapore after the countries issued restrictions amid new COVID-19 variant concerns.

The UAE confirmed 70 new cases of COVID-19 from 263,429 tests on Friday.

The UAE has achieved a major milestone in COVID vaccinations, with 100 per cent of its population receiving the first jab.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joined thousands of runners of all ages and abilities on Friday morning as Sheikh Zayed Road converted into a "giant running track".

UNESCO has adopted the UAE National Day (December 2) as 'World Futures Day'.

Interpol has elected a UAE Major General as the new President of the global crime-fighting body.

More than 1,300 kg of drugs worth AED 176 million have been seized in a major Dubai Police operation that led to the arrest of 91 dealers.

Four key roads including part of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Lower Financial Centre Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, and a part of Al Mustaqbal street will be temporarily shut on Friday.

Germany and Italy detected cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, with more nations imposing restrictions on travel from southern Africa.

Bahrain has banned entry to travellers from four more African states, increasing the number of banned countries on its red list to 10, due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.

Britain announced new measures to try to slow the spread of the newly identified Omicron coronavirus variant and a top health official said there was a "reasonable chance" that vaccines could be less effective against it.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior has halted flights from and to Malawi, Zambia, Madagascar, Angola, Seychelles, Mauritius and the Comoros Islands.

Thousands of Spanish police officers marched through Madrid on Saturday to protest against a proposed security law reform that they say will hamper their ability to do their work.

Ticket prices for flights from India to Dubai could cost lesser after mid-December, according to an aviation expert.

China amended its tobacco monopoly law on Friday to include e-cigarettes, stepping up regulation of the fast-growing vaping industry in the world's largest tobacco market.

Tech giants like Meta's Facebook and world leaders needed to do "much more" to stamp out violent extremism and radicalisation online, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Friday.

The Dubai National Air Travel Agency (DNATA) will oversee the operations of Zanzibar International Airport's newly-built terminal (T3).

The UAE has announced it will establish a US$10 billion investment fund in Turkey.

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp praised Diogo Jota after he scored twice in Saturday's 4-0 win over Southampton, describing the Portugal forward as the "perfect signing".

Favourites Russia Tennis Federation opened their Davis Cup Finals campaign with a resounding victory over Ecuador, Britain began with a win against France and Italy eased into the quarter-finals with a win over Colombia.

The National Day Endurance Cup was launched today at the Emirates International Endurance Village of Al Wathba, over a distance of 120 km, in four stages.

Italian finance police have searched the offices of Serie A club Juventus in Turin and Milan, seeking documents relating to player trading between 2019 and 2021, a prosecutor said.

Arsenal is yet to see whether club-record signing Nicolas Pepe will live up to their expectations, but the north London club will not entertain offers for the out-of-favour forward.

A team of experts has found a mummy estimated to be at least 800 years old on Peru's central coast, one of the archaeologists who participated in the excavation said on Friday.

Alicia Keys will be the first international artist to perform as part of Expo 2020 Dubai's Infinite Nights series, performing from the heart of Al Wasl Plaza.

When K-Pop sensation BTS announced that their first in-person concerts since the start of the pandemic would be in the United States, Kim Ji-eun immediately booked a flight and hotel, praying that COVID rules would let her attend all four shows.

Abu Dhabi has unveiled a stellar lineup of performances and events to mark the 50th UAE National Day from December 1 to December 3.

Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry moved into the director's chair for the first time for new drama "Bruised," a film she also stars in as a washed-up mixed martial arts fighter who attempts to revive her career.