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The UAE has confirmed 3,432 new cases of COVID-19 from 151,096 tests on Friday.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced that it administered 131,939 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country in the past 24 hours.

From January 22 to April 10, visitors can now take a tour of the Expo 2020’s Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced that distance education will continue for students of all academic levels for three more weeks from January 17.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised the country's state-of-the-art security during this visit to the State Security Department headquarters.

The 'London Taxi' service will soon be launched in Dubai that uses hybrid (electricity and fuel) cabs.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced that it administered 138,154 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country in the past 24 hours.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, expressing his condolences for the victims of the earthquake that struck the island of Sulawesi.

Abu Dhabi Police have released the scale of drug seizures and related arrests in the emirate in the last quarter of 2020.

The UAE has confirmed 3,407 new cases of COVID-19 from 131,262 tests on Friday.

The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified the punishment for those caught giving a false testimony under oath.

Another 133,253 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the last 24 hours.

Two shisha cafes have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has intensified its humanitarian efforts to support people affected by the floods that hit the state of Pahang in Malaysia.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, opened the Hermès Carré Club exhibition in Dubai, on Thursday.

The UAE Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has said that the explosion that took place at its visa processing centre on Wednesday was due to a mechanical fault.

The UAE has confirmed 3,382 new cases of COVID-19 from 126,625 tests.

Eight establishments have been fined in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to combat COVID-19.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has started administering the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has closed down one venue and suspended the permit of another for not following COVID-19 guidelines.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has condoled the death of Prince Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

Some COVID-19 patients in Abu Dhabi will be now treated at the Al Rowda Healthcare Centre.

About 12,000 motorists have been granted exemption from paying the AED 4 fee while crossing the toll gates in Abu Dhabi.

Authorities in Dubai are reminding everyone to strictly observe the COVID-19 precautionary measures during social gathering and weddings.

Dubai’s public and private sectors have joined forces to perform the first paediatric kidney transplant from a live donor in the UAE.

The UAE Government has approved the administration of two COVID-19 vaccines in the country.

As many as 118,928 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the last 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The UAE has confirmed 3,362 new cases of COVID-19 from 134,768 tests.

Authorities in Dubai are taking further steps to ease the process of issuing special visas and residency permits for various investor programmes.

Twenty-seven people were injured after a bus carrying workers collided with a truck in Dubai on Wednesday morning.

A 5.4 km long cable car network and a waterfalls project will soon take shape in Hatta.

The UAE has confirmed 3,243 new cases of COVID-19 from 151,480 tests.

Three new centres providing Sinopharm CNBG COVID-19 vaccine have been inaugurated by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) to ensure a wider reach of the national vaccination campaign in the UAE.

Bollywood Parks Dubai is all set for a grand re-launch on January 21 with the world’s tallest swing ride and Bollywood Skyflyer besides many new action-packed rides.

Dubai Economy has registered an increase of four per cent in the issuances of new licences in 2020.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has highlighted the importance of taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

The number of COVID-19 vaccinations in the UAE has crossed 1,275,000.

As many as 108,401 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the last 24 hours.

Health authorities in the UAE have once again highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi has officially welcomed its first student cohort at a virtual event.

The UAE has been ranked among the top three in the world for its extensive COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Starting today, travellers flying from the UAE to the UK will have to self-isolate for 10 days.

As many as 1,303 new food establishments opened in Dubai during the year 2020, at an average rate of 3.5 outlets per day.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are reminding vehicle owners to register in the Darb road toll system before using the toll gates.

Six commercials establishments in Dubai have been penalised for flouting COVID-19 safety protocols.

The UAE's health ministry has dismissed social media reports about COVID-19 vaccines as false.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, reaffirmed UAE's support for Iraq in a call with the country's president Dr Barham Salih.

As many as 80,683 people in the UAE have taken the COVID-19 vaccine over the last 24 hours.

Rabbi Elie Abadie, senior Rabbi of the Jewish Community of the UAE, has thanked the UAE government for reuniting two Jewish Yemeni families after spending decades apart.

The UAE has confirmed 2,404 new cases of COVID-19 from 133,458 tests.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, visited the headquarters of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) on Monday.

Emirates Airline is set to resume non-stop services to three more cities in the U.S.

Dubai's free and extensive COVID-19 vaccination drive is expected to boost economic activity in the emirate.

Two Yemeni Jewish families have been reunited in the UAE after spending decades apart.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has set up exclusive COVID-19 vaccination centres for teachers and school administrative staff in Fujairah and Ajman.

Of the 2.2 million calls received by the Dubai Health Authority's (DHA) Contact Centre in the year 2020, 870,732 were related to COVID-19.

As many as 66,219 people in the UAE have received the COVID-19 vaccine over the last 24 hours.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced an action plan for students of public schools to return to classrooms for the second term.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has offered condolences to the people of Indonesia following Saturday's plane crash.

Abu Dhabi has started organising the process for serving kosher food at its restaurants and eateries.

The UAE has confirmed 2,876 new cases of COVID-19 from 171,951 tests.

There was a 51 per cent increase in the number of consumer complaints filed in Dubai in 2020.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

About 1,020,349 UAE residents have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.

Dubai Media Office has launched a book written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

A new competition has been launched to visualise the future of the UAE.

The UAE has sent urgent humanitarian aid to the flood-affected Pahang in Malaysia.

The UAE has confirmed 2,998 new cases of COVID-19 from 168,770 tests.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has added seventh centre for offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.

Motorists can now stay updated about the traffic jams and unstable weather conditions with the help of Abu Dhabi Police app.

The UAE will reopen land, air and sea ports with Qatar from today.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai has announced the completion of the third phase of the Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes Project at Khalid bin Al Waleed Street.

Fourteen solar-powered speed radars have been installed on some roads in Ras Al Khaimah.

A total of 53,859 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered during the last 24 hours in the UAE, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Friday.

The UAE has confirmed 2,950 new cases of COVID-19 from 166,435 tests.

The organiser of a sports event has been fined for not taking necessary measures to implement the social distancing rule.

A total of 61,396 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the past 24 hours in the UAE.

Service between the Emirates Towers and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Dubai Metro's Red Line has resumed after a brief "interruption" on Friday.

Authorities in Dubai started offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in mid-December as part of the government's free vaccination drive.

The UAE has confirmed 2,988 new cases of COVID-19 from 163,100 tests.

Washington DC is under a night curfew following the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump and the UAE Embassy has called for all of its citizens to abide by the restrictions.

Researchers at the United Arab Emirates University have successfully produced biofuels by recycling coffee waste.

Engineers at Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have used a 3D printer to create parts for a prototype of the MBZ-Sat satellite.

Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to take advantage of a discount scheme on traffic fines.

Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has received his first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.

One restaurant in Dubai has been fined for flouting the face-mask rule.

Abra drivers in Dubai are being educated about the best marine transport practices and the precautionary measures against COVID-19.

Under the supervision of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), the first volunteers are taking part in the Phase III clinical trials of the Russian adenovirus-based vaccine in the UAE capital.

The UAE has confirmed 2,067 new cases of COVID-19 from 156,553 tests.

G42 Healthcare, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Group 42, has identified the genomic source of the COVID-19 pandemic.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has called on employees of public and private educational establishments to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Doctors at Dubai's Rashid Hospital have performed a special implant procedure to treat a 14-year-old Emirati girl suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy seizures.

Desert tours and related activities are now allowed to resume in Sharjah.

Ras Al Khaimah's public transport network is getting a smart makeover.

The Dubai Economy has penalised organisers of a sports event for not complying with the safety rules that have been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah has described the UAE as an icon of prosperity and progress in the world.

Draft legislation on regulating donations has been approved by the UAE's Federal National Council (FNC).

Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has received her first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Dubai authorities were quick on the scene after a car burst into flames on the Al Qudra bridge on Wednesday morning.

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have underlined the need to coordinate efforts in order to confront common challenges while emphasising their goals at the end of the summit in Saudi Arabia.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the isolation period for certain COVID-19 patients and close contact cases has been reduced to 10 days from the initial 14-day period.

As many as 826,301 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far, covering around 8 per cent of the country's population.

The UAE has confirmed 1,967 new cases of COVID-19 from 153,645 tests.

Leaders and heads of delegations at the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia have signed a statement affirming solidarity and stability.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has landed in Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula for the 41st session of the GCC Supreme Council.

Two more senior officials in Dubai have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Starting January 17, all employees in UAE ministries and federal entities will be required to undergo PCR tests every 14 days.

As many as 140,000 inspection visits were carried out by Dubai Economy in the year 2020 to ensure commercial establishments' compliance with the precautionary measures against COVID-19.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is leading the UAE delegation at the 41st Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia.

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched special patrols to monitor and control vehicles and tanks transporting dangerous materials on the emirate's roads.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Director-General of the Dubai Media Office, has received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the COVID-19 virus.

A new COVID-19 vaccination campaign has been launched in Abu Dhabi, called "Choose to Vaccinate."

Construction work on the Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is 87 per cent complete.

In a statement, the Ministry of Education said makeup exams for students in Grade 4-12 will run from January 10 to 14.

On the 15th anniversary of his Accession Day, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has written an open letter to the people of the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces held talks with the President of the Maldives, who is currently visiting the UAE.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has released the updated list of centres offering Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine for free.

Dubai Police foiled online scams totalling AED 11.8 billion with the arrest of 97 cybercriminals last year.

Frontliners in Dubai's government sector have started to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Dubai Airports and India's GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a COVID-19 vaccine distribution corridor.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The UAE has confirmed 1,501 new cases of COVID-19 from 116,687 tests.

Two more senior officials in Dubai have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Emirate's free inoculation drive against the virus.

Starting January 10, service workers, who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, in Abu Dhabi are exempted from taking the fortnightly tests.

Elderly people and those with chronic illnesses in the UAE are being encouraged to get inoculated against the COVID-19 virus.

The UAE has strongly condemned Saturday's terror attacks that targeted two villages in Niger near the border with Mali.

A total of AED 1.15 million is being donated to hospital and education facilities in Egypt by the Sharjah-based organisation, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF).

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council and member of the Sharjah Executive Council, has said the emirate made huge progress during 2020.

Licensed restaurants, cafes and tourist service facilities across Abu Dhabi are now allowed to serve shisha.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message to mark the 15th anniversary of his ascension.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have used saliva testing to screen more than 2,000 students for COVID-19.

Dubai Police have made it a lot easier for people to stay informed about temporary street closures and major traffic accidents in the emirate.

The UAE has confirmed 1,590 new cases of COVID-19 from 125,232 tests.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is turning to artificial intelligence technology to assist in crowd management at metro stations during peak hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has been paying tribute to the late traditional medicine practitioner Aqeeda Ali Al Muhairi.

Senior officials from Dubai's frontline services have been receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

In a first for the Middle East, the UAE is launching an Arabian horse e-studbook online.

Many students in the UAE are going back to school today, with two weeks of remote-learning approved in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has confirmed 1,963 new cases of COVID-19 from 152,588 tests.

A total of 28 environment violations were recorded in Sharjah during the year 2020, with AED 10,000 handed out for each penalty.

In a major operation, Dubai Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 76.31 kg of illegal substances into the emirate.

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

Starting today, sports courts in all public parks in Dubai will reopen.

The UAE has confirmed 1,856 new cases of COVID-19 from 145,163 tests.

The Sheikh Zayed Festival has set two Guinness World records with a dazzling fireworks display that lasted for 35 minutes to welcome 2021.

The UAE bid farewell to 2020 in style, accompanied by more than 30 different fireworks shows and a host of other events in various emirates.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received telegrams of congratulations on the occasion of the New Year 2021 from Their Majesties, Excellencies, Kings, Princes, Presidents and heads of states.

Dubai Metro’s Route 2020 started operations today.

As part of the New Year's Eve celebrations, a fireworks show will take place at Al Ain Square in the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium area.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced that Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine is now available in its health centres across the country for citizens and residents above the age of 18.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent cables of congratulations to leaders and heads of countries around the world, on the occasion of the New Year.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has wished the people of the UAE a safe, prosperous and Happy New Year.

The Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station has been closed ahead of the New Year's Eve celebrations in Downtown Dubai.

The UAE has confirmed 1,730 new cases of COVID-19 from 146,721 tests.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai said that 2020 was a year of challenges and the UAE has proved to be one of the strongest countries.

Thermal scanners and temperature checks will no more be required at fitness centres and sports venues in Dubai from January 1.

People are being urged to follow all COVID-19 precautionary measures while attending New Year's eve celebrations.

Dubai Airports is gearing up for an upsurge in the number of passengers expected to pass through Dubai International (DXB) over the next few days.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced 16,700 extra parking spaces around the Burj Khalifa area.

Dubai has announced changes to COVID-19 safety protocols for establishments from January 1.

UAE residents are being urged to undergo periodic checks and COVID-19 testing.

The Route 2020, the extension of the Dubai Metro Line will start operations on January 1.

The intercity bus services from Abu Dhabi will resume from December 31, Integrated Transport Centre has announced.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, has received the first dose of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Dubai Municipality has said that it will intensify inspections during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Ahead of the New Year’s Eve celebrations, Dubai Media Office released some key messages for the public.

All private schools in Dubai will continue to function "as usual" when they reopen for the new term on January 3.

The UAE has confirmed 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 from 150,244 tests.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee, in coordination with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge, has approved remote learning for the first two weeks of the new school term, starting January 3.

Parking bays in Sharjah will be free to use on the first day of 2021.

Ajman Police has extended the 50 per cent discount on traffic fines until January 15.

Abu Dhabi will start offering a new "park and ride" service for drivers from Saturday, January 2.

Egypt's Minister of State of Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs has thanked the UAE for supporting stranded citizens after Kuwait suspended all commercial flights.

Equestrian clubs from every emirate in the UAE will be taking part in next year's Pink Caravan Ride (PCR).

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has affirmed the UAE's promise to reduce its carbon emissions by 25 per cent.

The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, has been inspecting Dubai's New Year's Eve operations room.

The UAE has confirmed the presence of a limited number of cases of the new variant of COVID-19 in people who travelled from abroad.

The UAE has confirmed 1,506 new cases of COVID-19 from 153,157 tests.

Malaysia is looking forward to intensifying efforts of COVID-19 vaccine development with the UAE. This was revealed by the King of Malaysia, Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah during his visit to the UAE last week.

Two Sharjah-based non-profit organisations will help to economically empower over 300 women in the Kenyan village of Nanyuki.

A general budget of AED 2.066 billion has been approved for Ajman for 2021.

Al Wathba Wetland Reserve will reopen to visitors from January 1st with the COVID-19 regulations in place.

The next academic term for the public schools in the UAE will resume on Sunday, January 3 for all students and staff, the Ministry of Education announced on Twitter.

The UAE has announced the first official holiday of 2021.

In an update ahead of Thursday's celebrations, the Roads and Transport Authority says 200 free buses will be available to transport people from Dubai's Burj Khalifa to Metro stations on New Year's Eve.

All tourists and visitors in the UAE will have their visas extended by a month for no additional costs.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) medical records integration programme is in the last stages before rollout.

The National Cybersecurity Council is calling for the public and the private sectors to follow the cyberattack guidelines issued by security teams after some UAE-based entities were targeted.

The UAE has confirmed 1,027 new cases of COVID-19 from 100,946 tests.

The next stage in Dubai's free Pfizer-BioNTech vaccination programme is scheduled to begin in April, 2021.

The UAE residents can avail key government services on request through ‘Tawseel Delivery Services.'

The Abu Dhabi - Al Ain Road (E22) will be temporarily closed to traffic from January 2.

Dubai Police on Monday announced its plans to enhance safety and security during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

The UAE has developed a National System for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to guarantee high-quality standards for PPEs supplied in the UAE markets.

The UAE’s first artificial cornea transplant was performed at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. The surgery was performed to restore the eyesight of a patient.

The UAE has announced the fuel prices for January, 2021, with no change recorded for the tenth consecutive month.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the launch of two new bus services to link up with the Metro's Route 2020 from January 1.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law to establish Supreme Council for Financial and Economic Affairs.

The UAE has confirmed 944 new cases of COVID-19 from 152,146 tests.

Armed Forces training centres at Al Ain and Liwa have received the fourteenth batch of UAE National Service recruits.

Dubai Metro timings have been announced for the New Year’s Eve.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has approved the general budget for Sharjah.

All arrangements have been put in place for the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the government's general budget for 2021.

One child aged under 14 is permitted to accompany two adult family members in Dubai's taxis, following an update from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

The visitors to The Palm Jumeriah have been advised to allow plenty of time for journeys and to use public transport on the New Year's Eve.

An agreement was signed between the Dubai Health Authority(DHA) and Gulf Medical University with the aim to promote cooperation in the field of medical education and training.

Two UAE residents, Ahmad Hasan and Subodh Shetty, have each won AED 25,000 as part of this week’s #WorldsCoolestWinterChallenge.

UAE's Attorney General Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered a ban on posting or circulation of the recent "rape incident" video on all UAE media platforms.

The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has successfully extracted the largest quantity of date seeds’ oil for the biofuel industry as a part of a qualitative research project.

Over the next two years, the transportation of COVID-19 vaccines will become the biggest airlift in history, according to a senior healthcare official in Abu Dhabi.

Eighteen 24-hour COVID-19 Diffractive Phase Interferometry (DPI) testing centres have been opened on both sides of the Al Faya Road to ease entry into Abu Dhabi.

UAE citizens can now travel to Israel without a visa for a maximum of 90 days per visit.