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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.

The UAE has conducted a new medical evacuation from Gaza, airlifting 119 patients and injured individuals, along with their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation.

The UAE has welcomed Syria's announcement on reaching a roadmap to resolve the crisis in Sweida governorate, commending the efforts of Jordan and the US in achieving this outcome.

The Eid Al Etihad Team has announced an open call for artists, designers, creative businesses, and manufacturers across the UAE to create official merchandise for the 54th Eid Al Etihad.

More than 1,300 abandoned vehicles and equipment were removed across Dubai in the first half of 2025.

The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Doha and reiterating its support in confronting all threats to its security and stability during an urgent debate of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.

The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Civil Defence to meet the highest global standards in community protection.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in the Karabakh region as he begins an official visit to Azerbaijan.

At the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its full support for Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli strike on Doha, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and regional sovereignty.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has announced 'Majma' Al-Tawarikh' (The Arabic Encyclopedia), a new historical project that will serve the Arab world by chronicling events from 550 BCE onwards.

Dubai has launched a major initiative aimed at reshaping the future of city planning.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, is leading the UAE delegation at high-level meetings in Doha.

In response to the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a second relief airlift to the country in less than a week.

Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot programme for autonomous delivery vehicles.

Eight individuals have been handed jail terms, ranging between 3 to 15 years, and fines of up to AED 1 million, for committing online child sexual exploitation crimes, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court said on Monday. 

The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt's Al Arish Port under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,000 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid for the Gaza Strip. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored his take on the "politics of governance" ahead of completing 60 years of public service in his new book.

Members of an international criminal network have been arrested in Dubai after an intense police investigation found that they used fake companies to wire illegal funds from "stolen bank cards".

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of growing risks linked to users’ digital footprints, saying more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over two tragic boat accidents on the Congo River.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of two new pedestrian bridges as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project, and plans to build 23 more across key parts of the city by the end of 2030.

The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has announced a series of development and relief projects for Syria with a total value of AED 8 million.

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military convoy in the northwest region of Pakistan that killed 12 soldiers.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has hailed UAE's relations with Iran, calling the country "not just friends" but "companions in a long, shared journey across history" during a special community event.

A delegation from the UAE Space Agency, led by Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, has visited Japan, as part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation in space exploration, scientific research and advanced space industries.

With the highly anticipated Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan set to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) is urging fans to uphold sportsmanship and follow all safety regulations.

The first round of political consultations between the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission was held in Abu Dhabi on Friday, building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, development, investment, and renewable energy, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

UAE Attorney-General Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, and Yemen's Attorney General, Judge Qaher Mustafa Ali, discussed aspects of cooperation in the legal and judicial fields and issues of shared interest, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Friday.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Mexico following the explosion of a gas tanker in eastern part of the country, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

The UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United States, known collectively as the QUAD, have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to restoring peace and security in Sudan.

The first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has officially opened at Dubai International Academic City.

The UAE has extradited two fugitives to Sweden following their arrest by Dubai Police, acting on an Interpol Red Notice.

The UAE has summoned the Israeli Deputy Head of Mission, David Ohad Horsandi, to formally express its strong condemnation of Israel’s recent attack on Qatar.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

Condemning Israel's attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha, the UAE has reemphasied the country's full support for any measures that Qatar takes to protect its sovereignty.

A reckless driver in Dubai has been handed a total of 29 black points for violating multiple traffic laws and endangering his life and those of others.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French leader Emmanuel Macron addressed the recent Israeli attacks on Hamas leaders in Doha, both reaffirming the condemnation of Israeli's actions.

The UAE has sent 2,500 tonnes of humanitarian aid to support those affected by the recent earthquake in Afghanistan.

The UAE has issued a strong condemnation of recent hostile remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against Qatar.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, attended the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the Al Bader Festival at the Fujairah Creative Center , which coincided with the birth anniversary of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council at the UAE Presidential Court has announced a new initiative to strengthen the country’s humanitarian leadership.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq during a fraternal visit to Oman.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Oman’s Salalah on a fraternal visit, a day after travelling to Qatar and Bahrain in the wake of Israel’s attack on Hamas leadership in Doha. 

Authorities in the UAE have taken legal action against a social media account for promoting a product with unverified medical claims. 

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE’s solidarity with Qatar during talks with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at the Amiri Diwan in Doha.

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has released two new technical guides aimed at improving staffing standards in Dubai's private education sector.

The UAE has condemned a terrorist attack in northeast Nigeria that killed at least 60 people.

The UAE has expressed solidarity with Mexico over a deadly crash between a freight train and a double-decker bus.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral ties.

Eleven unlicensed domestic worker recruitment offices have been shut down in Al Ain.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Bahrain for a fraternal visit.

A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a stationary truck on Sheikh Zayed Road, near the Arabian Ranches Bridge towards Abu Dhabi.

Sharjah is hosting world leaders and global experts this week as the 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) gets underway at Expo Centre Sharjah.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed the UAE's unwavering solidarity with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, condemning the Israeli attack on Doha on Tuesday.

The UAE has conveyed its solidarity with Qatar over the death of a member of its Internal Security Force during the Israeli attack on Tuesday.

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted the village of Dar el-Jamal in northeastern Nigeria that results in dozens of deaths and injuries.

The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the Israeli attack on Qatar, calling it a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law.

A 700-metre stretch of Sheikh Zayed Road near the Umm Al Sheif Street exit in Dubai has been widened to ease traffic flow.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the appointment of Lana Nusseibeh and Saeed Al Hajeri as UAE Ministers of State.

A UAE aid plane carrying urgent, quake relief supplies has landed in Afghanistan.

Abu Dhabi has launched a 'Golden List' to ease food product custom clearance across the emirate's border crossings.

The Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) is marking one year since the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant reached full-fleet operations.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has held talks with Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City.

Dubai Humanitarian has launched an emergency airlift to Afghanistan following last week’s devastating earthquake.

The UAE’s aviation sector has soared to new heights, with more than one billion passengers passing through the country’s airports between 2015 and 2024.

The UAE has strongly condemned a deadly shooting attack near Jerusalem.

The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has issued a landmark ruling, setting a new legal precedent on the liability of plastic surgeons.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan have firmly rejected any Israeli plans to annex the West Bank or forcibly displace Palestinians from their land.

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attacks on security posts in southern regions of Mali, that left several law enforcement personnel dead and dozens more injured.

The UAE on Sunday sent three aircraft carrying more than 105 tonnes of food supplies to support those affected by the earthquakes that struck eastern Afghanistan and killed more than 2,000 people.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, congratulated Yvette Cooper on her appointment as Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of the UK.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday has met Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan, global spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, in Abu Dhabi's Qasr Al Shati.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, welcomed King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan as he arrived in the UAE on a working visit.

The UAE is intensifying efforts to secure its digital space as cyber risks grow, with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) warning that 70 per cent of smart home devices are vulnerable to cyberattacks if not properly protected.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed internal road works in Al Khawaneej 2 (Tolerance District) and Jebel Ali Industrial Area 1 and is currently carrying out internal road works in six other residential areas.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has delivered the first shipment of Emirati medical aid to support Afghanistan and ease the suffering of those affected by the recent earthquake that struck several regions.

Internet services on Etisalat and du networks in the United Arab Emirates were disrupted on Saturday, resulting in slow speeds and intermittent access, as engineers worked to repair cut fibre-optic cables in the Red Sea.

Five UAE aid convoys carrying more than 2,376 tonnes of food, medical supplies and shelter materials have entered the Gaza Strip this week through Egypt's Rafah Border Crossing.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bahrain, discussed the deep-rooted relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

The UAE, on Saturday, reaffirmed its full support for Egypt, commending its ongoing efforts to stand with the Palestinian people, counter attempts to displace them, work towards achieving an immediate ceasefire, and alleviate the suffering of civilians.

A team from the UAE Joint Operations Command continues its humanitarian mission to support those affected by the deadly earthquake that killed over 2,200 people and left thousands displaced in eastern Afghanistan.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has visited the 22nd edition of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, emphasising how the event helps preserve Emirati heritage and serves as a global platform for cultural exchange.

Skywatchers in the UAE can witness the total Lunar Eclipse that will turn the Moon a striking blood red via a livestream set up by the International Astronomical Centre from 7:30 pm onwards on September 7.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, Sultan of Oman, have underscored that the two-state solution is the only viable path to achieve a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

The UAE and Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation in labour and human resources development.

The Council of the League of Arab States has adopted a resolution supporting a joint Egyptian-Saudi initiative aimed at boosting regional security and cooperation.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new traffic diversions as construction begins on the Dubai Metro Blue Line project.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has provided financial support for the rehabilitation of the historic Beirut Grand Theatre under UNESCO's international campaign to restore the cultural landmark in the Lebanese capital.

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched a new Emirati Music Education Programme that aims to discover and develop young Emirati musicians aged 5 to 18 with advanced trainings in classical performance.

The UAE expressed its solidarity and condolences with Portugal following the derailment of the Glória funicular cable car in Lisbon, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

The UAE has called for the strongest possible international support to halt the Israeli aggression on Gaza and ensure the swift delivery of unhindered humanitarian aid.

A UAE humanitarian aid convoy has entered the Gaza Strip via Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing, as part of ongoing relief efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

As part of its global roadshow leading up to the BRIDGE Summit 2025, the world’s largest gathering for media, content and entertainment, the BRIDGE team made a major stop in Cairo this week.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reporting impressive results from Phase 1 of its upgraded central traffic signal control system.

Dubai Municipality has launched a community-driven initiative to repaint walls affected by random graffiti across the city.

Authorities in the UAE have temporarily disabled some chat features in the UAE, along with the introduction of enhanced moderation content and Arabic communication for audiences in the country.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages honouring Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)'s enduring legacy on his birth anniversary.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli military’s grenade attacks near the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) positions in Lebanon.

Public parking zones in Dubai, excluding multi-level terminals and Al Khail Gate parking (N.365), will be free of charge on Friday, September 5 — the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties during high-level talks in Riyadh on Wednesday.

Dubai Police are urging drivers to keep a safe distance on the roads, warning that failure to do so remains one of the leading causes of serious, and sometimes fatal, accidents.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has begun a fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia.

Emergency crew from the UAE have departed to Afghanistan to carry out search and relief operations after a deadly earthquake struck eastern parts of the country.

The UAE has expressed solidarity with the Sudanese people after a devastating landslide in the Darfur region killed over a 1,000 people and destroyed the village of Tarasin in the mountainous Jebel Marra area.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with his counterpart from Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has marked a major milestone in its support for cultural restoration in the Iraqi city of Mosul, joining UNESCO and the European Union in celebrating the official reopening of several historic landmarks.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has ramped up its efforts to ensure safety in household gas distribution.

An unusual traffic accident took place on Al Wasl Street in Dubai, after a driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, sending her car crashing into a retail store.

Public school students could repeat a year for absences exceeding 15 days under new rules issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The UAE will witness one of the rare, total lunar eclipse on Sunday, with Dubai Astronomy Group organising special events to witness the spectacular celestial event.

The UAE has responded swiftly to the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, sending urgent aid and rescue teams to assist those affected.

The UAE firefighting and rescue team has concluded its operation in Albania, with nearly 1,300 tonnes of water and fire inhibitors delivered across 28 aerial sorties.

A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid its humanitarian challenges.

A low-pressure system is set to impact the UAE from Wednesday through Friday, bringing noticeable changes in weather across the country.

Dubai Police have seized a minibus illegally transporting gas cylinders, sending a strong warning over the dangers of carrying hazardous materials without proper authorisation.

The UAE has stepped in with urgent humanitarian aid for families hit by severe flooding along Yemen’s West Coast.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE government.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan after a quake of magnitude 6 killed more than 600 people and injured over 1,000. 

Starting Monday, drivers passing Abu Dhabi's DARB toll gates will be charged for an additional two hours in the evening, from 3pm, with the daily and monthly caps removed.

Dubai Metro Red Line will introduce a shorter route during peak hours between Centerpoint and Al Fardan Exchange stations to reduce congestion.

The UAE will chair the 164th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States on Monday at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo.

The UAE's petrol prices will see a marginal increase in September, with one fils added to the cost of a litre, while diesel will fall 12 fils a litre from Monday.

The UAE, on Sunday, expressed its solidarity with Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Saturday visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until September 7.

Dubai Police have arrested a gang of three who attempted to smuggle 89,760 Captagon pills, weighing 18.931 kg and estimated to be worth AED4.488 million, hidden inside clothing buttons.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reopened its Customer Happiness Centres in Umm Ramool and Al Barsha following comprehensive redevelopment to transform them into hybrid centres.

A UAE aid ship loaded with 7,000 tonnes of critical supplies for Gaza has set sail from Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port.

The Roads and Transport Authority has started rolling out a series of upgrades on Al Thanya Street, a key corridor linking Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road.

The UAE has expressed solidarity with Poland a day after an Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed during a rehearsal for an airshow in Radom, killing the pilot.

The Albanian government has recognised the UAE's contributions to recent wildfire relief efforts in the country.

The UAE and Cyprus have reaffirmed their joint commitment to delivering humanitarian aid to Gaza through the Amalthea Maritime Corridor.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out rapid traffic upgrades along Al Thanya Street - a vital link between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Wasl Road.

Dubai has honoured its top-performing students as they prepare to head to some of the world’s top universities.

The UAE has extradited a criminal wanted on the Interpol red list to Netherlands following his arrest in Dubai.

The UAE-funded pipeline has started pumping clean, drinking water from its desalination plants in Egypt to southern parts of Gaza, offering a vital lifeline to thousands of families enduring a severe shortage since the war broke out.

The UAE has played a key role in a major anti-drug operation coordinated by the International Security Alliance (ISA), targeting transnational criminal networks involved in drug trafficking worth $2.9 billion.

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India after heavy rains swept through the Himalayas, killing a number of people and causing extensive damage.

Dubai is celebrating academic excellence as 40 top-performing high school students have been honoured under the Dubai Top Achievers Recognition and Support Programme.

The UAE has unveiled the 'Mother of the Nation 50:50 Vision', aimed at empowering Emirati women over the next 50 years.

The UAE’s achievements in women’s empowerment and the role of Emirati women in shaping the nation’s progress, came under spotlight at the Emirati Women’s Forum on Thursday.

As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.

Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.

The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.

Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.

The UAE's leaders have confirmed the country's readiness to host COP28 in 2023.

COP28 climate conference will be held at Expo City Dubai, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced.

The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has officially announced that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will step in as the chairman of the COP28 Higher Committee.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Higher Committee responsible for preparations of COP28 UAE, convened members to discuss preparations in the lead-up to the climate summit.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, says COP28 will be the most important event in 2023.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have looked at how the foundation could join forces with COP28 to address the impact of climate change on human health.

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and COP28 President-Designate, has emphasized the crucial role of Caribbean nations in aligning support for climate action at COP28.

COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber has called on governments, industry and all stakeholders to "disrupt business as usual" and take decisive action to tackle the climate crisis.

The COP28 Presidency has announced its two-week thematic programme, geared towards delivering real world solutions to climate change at the November summit in Dubai.

Wearing a facemask is no longer mandatory in most public spaces across the UAE, including educational institutions.

The first COP28 Presidency-hosted and youth-led event, 'Road to COP28', aims to accelerate global climate action.

The UAE's expanded visa and immigration rules will come into effect in early September, providing more flexibility and greater benefits.

The validity of the Green Pass on the UAE's AlHosn app has been reduced from 30 days to 14 days.

"A meeting of a lifetime". That’s how delivery rider Abdul Gafoor describes his meeting with Dubai’s Crown Prince.

If you are planning to carry any medicines for personal use while travelling to the UAE, make sure to double-check the type and quantity of drugs that you will be carrying as pre-approvals are required for certain substances.

The UAE Cabinet has approved 78 new environmental projects and initiatives as the country gears up to host the UN climate change conference (COP28) later this year.

Hamish Harding, a long-term Dubai resident will continue his mission to explore the most undiscovered places when he catches a flight to space this weekend.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued its guidelines for confirmed cases of Monkeypox and their close contacts.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.

The recent visa and economic reforms announced by the UAE government are luring more tenants to become homeowners.

UAE residents are increasingly opting for second passports, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have announced free public parking for the Eid holiday.

Expats in the UAE are being reminded to use only certified movers while planning their relocation after a former resident took to social media to flag a company for stalling the shipment of her belongings.

As the end of the academic year approaches, enterprising students can turn their attention to looking for a summer job and securing a teen work permit.

The Sharjah Press Club (SPC) of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has revealed the agenda for the 11th edition of the annual Sharjah Ramadan Majlis.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched an e-platform named SPHERE to strengthen early surveillance of future pandemics

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available for walk-in citizens and residents.

The 'Darb' toll system on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, Al Maqta and Mussaffah bridges have gone live today.