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National Geographic has listed Dubai Museum of the Future as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world for its astounding architecture and technological innovations.

Several areas of the UAE have been hit by rain.

The UAE confirmed 1,537 new cases of COVID-19 from 300,637 tests on Saturday.

Another 56,887 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has implemented relief and development projects worth $110 million (over AED 404 million) in Yemen's Socotra Governorate since 2015.

The UAE is the most popular destination for Indians seeking work abroad, according to statistics for the last five years from the Indian government’s Bureau of Immigration.

Another 62,064 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE's national carrier has announced that travellers returning to the capital within 72 hours of their departure need not take a PCR test upon arrival.

The UAE confirmed 1,520 new cases of COVID-19 from 297,815 tests on Friday.

The UAE is among 10 countries that continue to remain on the Philippines' travel ban list, as the country struggles to control the spread of the Delta variant.

As many as 250 taxi and limousine drivers have been handed special badges to indicate their readiness to treat tourists the "Dubai Way".

The fees for as many as 88 government services in Dubai will be either reduced or cancelled.

The UAE and Austria have signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership aimed at expanding relations and launching a new stage of bilateral cooperation.

A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre for children aged 12+ will open in Abu Dhabi next week.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces is on an official visit to Austria.

Etihad Rail has completed excavating the longest tunnel in the Gulf Region, running for 1.8 km.

The UAE confirmed 1,550 new cases of COVID-19 from 302,236 tests on Thursday.

Authorities in Sharjah have foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 93 kg of drugs into the country.

The UAE has pledged AED 367 million (US$100 million) to support the education of women and girls.

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying 80,000 COVID-19 vaccines to Mauritania.

Another 31,558 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Austrian Chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, has welcomed the visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Thursday.

Fuel prices in the UAE are set to increase for the sixth consecutive month.

Etihad Airways has confirmed that passenger flights between India and the UAE will remain suspended until "further notice".

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces will visit Austria on Thursday.

The UAE government has strongly condemned the Houthi militias' systematic attempts to attack Jizan in Saudi Arabia with two booby-trapped drones and four ballistic missiles that were intercepted by the Coalition forces.

Ras Al Khaimah government will provide financial support to private nurseries that had to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The UAE confirmed 1,527 new cases of COVID-19 from 305,880 tests on Wednesday.

The UAE Government is calling on all doctors in the country to apply for the Golden Visa.

A three-member gang who stole jewellery and luxury watches worth AED 13 million have been arrested by Dubai Police.

More than 16.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Eight countries have been added to Abu Dhabi’s updated 'green list' for travellers, while 12 have been taken off.

A media campaign, which was organised in the run-up to the Hope Probe’s arrival to Mars, has bagged an award at the prestigious Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Those caught heading out of their homes without a movement permit during the national disinfection hours in Abu Dhabi will face a fine of AED 3,000. 

Starting today, trucks will be allowed on Al Ain-Dubai Road (E66) during off-peak hours.

Authorities in the UAE have recommended that travellers stick to countries in the Green List when planning their holidays abroad.

The UAE has seen a decrease in the number of daily COVID-19 cases in recent days.

The UAE's assistance accounted for 80 per cent of the international aid to countries struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As many as 576 motorists in Abu Dhabi have taken advantage of training courses to reduce their traffic black points during the first half of this year.

The UAE confirmed 1,539 new cases of COVID-19 from 296,686 tests on Tuesday.

Another 63,309 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Speeding and negligence were the main causes of most road accidents in Sharjah during the recent Eid Al Adha holidays.

Over AED 150 billion has been invested in developing countries through the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development.

The UAE seeks to advance its stance on climate change to reflect positively on economic growth while reducing carbon emissions significantly.

The UAE and 46 other countries have participated in a major Interpol crackdown on criminal groups behind human trafficking and migrant smuggling.

More than 16.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Thirty million meals have been distributed in Egypt as part of the UAE's '100 Million Meals' campaign.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is looking at developing an urban ropeway system.

The UAE confirmed 1,549 new cases of COVID-19 from 232,389 tests on Monday.

Abu Dhabi authorities have successfully controlled a warehouse fire in Mussafah Industrial City.

A young man has been arrested for killing three members of his family in Al Ain City.

A fine of AED 10,000 and a one-year jail term will be imposed on anyone who threatens another person with the intention of causing dishonour.

A majority of the accidents reported during the long Eid Al Adha holiday were due to tailgating, speeding, and failing to follow lane discipline, says Dubai Police.

A total of 51,073 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine or a negative PCR test is required to enter the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) centres.

The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce (SCCI) and Industry has plans to enhance economic cooperation and commercial relations with South Korea.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered his condolences to President Xi Jinping after severe floods killed at least 25 people in Henan province.

The UAE confirmed 1,528 new cases of COVID-19 from 232,307 tests on Sunday.

The UAE has sent aid planes containing medical supplies, testing kits, ventilators and COVID-19 vaccines to Rwanda and Indonesia.

Abu Dhabi Police have dropped in a reminder for motorists to abide by the National Disinfection Programme timings from midnight until 5:00 am.

The UAE has assigned a total of 23 million US Dollars funding for polio campaigns.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned three new substations with a conversion capacity of 450 megavolt-amperes (MVA).

The UAE confirmed 1,507 new cases of COVID-19 from 189,046 tests.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, during which they discussed ways of strengthening relations of cooperation between the two countries.

The UAE confirmed 1,521 new cases of COVID-19 from 152,302 tests on Friday.

Abu Dhabi Police's Command and Control Center received 38,000 calls during the Eid Al Adha holidays on the emergency number 999.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake measuring on the Richter Scale was recorded in southern Iran on Friday morning at 08:38 GST (UAE time zone).

Two passenger jets from low-cost carrier FlyDubai and Bahrain-based Gulf Air collided with each other on the taxiway at Dubai International Airport (DXB) early Thursday morning.

Dubai Police's mounted unit was spotted distributing gifts and spreading smiles during Eid Al Adha.

The UAE confirmed 1,547 new cases of COVID-19 from 164,110 tests on Thursday.

Dubai Police fielded 1.1 million emergency calls since April 2021 on its 999 hotline.

With schools across the UAE shut for the summer, parents and guardians are being cautioned against the misuse of electronic gadgets for extended periods by children at home.

Abu Dhabi motorists are being reminded to allow pedestrians priority at a designated crosswalk.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the leader of Algeria have discussed strengthening bilateral ties.

Food delivery riders who show any flu-like symptoms must be taken off duty temporarily, until they fully recover.

Beauty salons in Dubai caught manipulating prices will face repercussions.

The UAE confirmed 1,506 new cases of COVID-19 from 242,524 tests on Wednesday.

A total of 1,721 vehicles, motorcycles, electric scooters and bicycles were confiscated in Dubai's Al Muraqqabat area for violating traffic laws in the year 2020. 

The UAE transported nine metric tons of medical supplies and 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the Republic of Comoros.

The President of Senegal received Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, an official from the UAE Ministry of Interior.

Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health visited a number of COVID-19 screening, assessment and treatment centres in Abu Dhabi.

Members of the UAE's royal family have performed Eid Al Adha prayers.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 39-year-old UAE national in Fujairah. 

The UAE confirmed 1,541 new cases of COVID-19 from 255,986 tests on Tuesday.

As many as 69,695 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Dr Anwar Gargash, Advisor to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited the new headquarters of the UAE mission to the United Nations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has discussed ways to boost bilateral ties with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on Monday.

It will be a year since the Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, blasted off from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre to space.

Abu Dhabi has activated radars across the emirate to detect residents who step out during the national disinfection drive.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has thrown an interesting challenge for graduates of the One Million Arab Coders initiative.

A total of 16,905 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,508 new cases of COVID-19 from 227,582 tests on Monday.

Dubai has amended Metro, bus and other public transport timings during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has exchanged Eid greetings with a number of Arab leaders.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg over the loss of life caused by floods.

A new report shows that 1,390 inmates benefited from the reform and rehabilitation programs implemented by Abu Dhabi Police in 2020.

H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 44 prisoners in Fujairah on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Dr. Anwar Gargash noted that the US is the UAE’s "most important and enduring strategic partner," concluding a week-long diplomatic visit to the US.

Dubai authorities have increased inspections across markets in Dubai to monitor prices and protect consumer rights.

As many as 16,631 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 from 265,482 tests on Sunday.

Tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale, with chances for a lucky few to win invites to the exclusive curtain-raiser on September 30.

Sotrovimab, the anti-viral medicine for COVID-19, is 100 per cent effective in preventing death, according to the latest study results released by MoHAP.

All COVID-19 vaccination centres will be closed from July 19 until July 21.  

SEHA opened its seventh COVID-19 drive-thru centre in Abu Dhabi's Rabdan area, bringing the total number of screening centres to 22 across the nation.

SEHA will provide healthcare support to Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), following a cooperation agreement.

Torrential rain hit Hatta and various other parts of the UAE on Saturday, resulting in flash floods in many parts of the country's mountainous regions.

As many as 78,028 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,565 new cases of COVID-19 from 299,275 tests on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive safely on the roads after the weather forecast indicated a possibility of rain and winds in the following days.

Starting Monday, July 19, residents in Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to leave their homes between midnight and 5:00 am as the National Disinfection Drive to combat the spread of COVID-19 gets underway.

Members of the public have been urged to host Eid celebrations virtually.

The UAE confirmed 1,530 new cases of COVID-19 from 288,895 tests on Friday.

As many as 69,059 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated the rules for entering the emirate from Monday, July 19.

Shopping malls in the UAE capital will operate at 40 per cent of total capacity from Monday, July 19.

More than 2,000 outstanding high-school students and their families are eligible for the UAE Golden Visa.

The UAE confirmed 1,541 new cases of COVID-19 from 284,799 tests on Thursday.

A unique digital guide has been launched in Dubai with comprehensive information on the best summer activities.

It's been raining in several parts of the UAE as predicted by the weather bureau.

Another 74,522 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

As many as 6,605 senior officers at the Dubai Police, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) and Dubai Civil Defence will be promoted under a new directive.

A new mountain-top tourist attraction has opened in Khor Fakkan just in time for the Eid Al Adha break.

Motorists in Abu Dhabi will not have to pay for parking and Darb toll during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has sent relief aid to people affected by a fire that broke out earlier this month in the refugee camp in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

As many as 20,000 students from eight national universities will be trained in digital skills as part of the newly launched National Programme for Coders.

Dubai is expanding the use of drones to ensure a swift response to emergencies.

Five hundred and twenty prisoners in Dubai have been pardoned ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

Another 77,513 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE officially opened its Embassy in Israel on Wednesday.

The UAE confirmed 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 from 286,676 tests on Wednesday.

Japan is among nine countries that have been left out of Abu Dhabi's latest green list for travellers, as 13 new places are added to the lineup.

A three-year-old child has suffocated to death in Ajman after being forgotten inside a bus for four hours.

Abu Dhabi has ramped up COVID-19 testing in the Al Shamkah residential neighbourhood.

The Dubai Municipality has shuttered 247 food establishments since January 2021.

Authorities in the UAE have reiterated the importance of celebrating the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays safely and responsibly.

UAE-US ties remain strong as the nations pursue diplomatic solutions to shared challenges in light of Dr Gargash's week-long visit to Washington

The duration of Eid Al Adha prayer in the UAE will be limited to 15 minutes, including the Khutbah (sermon).

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 855 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Iraq for the victims of the fire that struck Al Hussein Hospital in Nasiriya.

A satellite designed and built by students in the UAE has "gently eased into its orbit" after leaving the International Space Station (ISS).

More than 16 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Eighty-seven artworks have been chosen to be part of Dubai Collection’s initial acquisitions.

The UAE confirmed 1,522 new cases of COVID-19 from 263,784 tests on Tuesday.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has opened a new medical fitness centre in Bur Dubai.

The UAE has dispatched an aircraft carrying 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Tunisia.

While the internet can be a great source of entertainment for children, especially during the summer holidays, it can also expose them to cyber threats or bullying.

Delivery service providers in Dubai will face AED 2,000 in fine, if their riders fail to comply with the 100 kmph speed limit.

The UAE's leaders have held discussions on ways to accelerate the development of the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated a series of inter-Emirate road projects totalling AED 1.9 billion.

The UAE's '100 Million Meals' campaign has been completed in Bangladesh, providing over 6.4 million meals across refugees camps.

Sixty-six per cent of the UAE population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 75.7 per cent has received the first dose.

The UAE confirmed 1,542 new cases of COVID-19 from 238,114 tests on Monday.

The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Etihad Rail are jointly ensuring the highest standards of sustainability across the construction of the rail network.

Abu Dhabi Police have reminded motorists to ensure that vehicle number plates are clear and easily visible.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has published a comprehensive guide governing the management of delivery services in the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Tunisian President Kais Saied have discussed strengthening bilateral ties.

The UAE has a resilient food system infrastructure that's ready to deal with rapidly changing circumstances.

Private sector workers in the UAE will get four days off to mark Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has ranked among the top 20 countries in the field of education, according to four international organisations.

The UAE's National Programme for Coders has announced the start of its golden visa application process.

The UAE confirmed 1,518 new cases of COVID-19 from 280,747 tests on Sunday.

Al Jalila Foundation is moving closer to its target of raising AED 750 million to establish the UAE's first cancer charity hospital.

The UAE has announced a four-day holiday to mark Eid Al Adha for public sector workers.

Another 18,407 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

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.