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The UAE has confirmed 3,020 new cases of COVID-19 from 471,588 tests in the past 24 hours.

The UN Security Council has unanimously condemned the attacks on the UAE by the Houthi militia as "heinous terrorist attacks".

Britain's Prince William will visit the UAE next month, his office Kensington Palace announced on Friday.

As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi, the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors to ensure stress-free travel.

Dubai’s Global Village will be closed on Friday due to adverse weather conditions and high winds.

The UAE has confirmed 2,921 new cases of COVID-19 from 401,356 tests in the past 24 hours.

It's safe for individuals infected with COVID-19 to donate blood 10 days after a positive test and the symptoms are gone.

A man has been arrested in Dubai for obscene behaviour in public.

Ain Dubai, the world's tallest observation wheel, has temporarily closed due to unstable weather conditions.

Motorists and pedestrians are being warned to be aware of low visibility due to strong winds in the UAE.

Speaker for the Federal National Council, Saqr Gobash, has held talks with the President of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, who's on a visit to the UAE.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) now offers COVID-19 PCR testing services at four additional centres.

The UAE's first Space Economic Zone will be established in Abu Dhabi's Masdar City.

One person was killed and 12 others were injured in three separate traffic accidents on Wednesday.

A high-level committee has been formed to oversee the development of Hatta.

As many as 2,750 illegally-modified vehicles were confiscated in Abu Dhabi last year for causing noise pollution and disturbance.

The UAE has confirmed 3,014 new cases of COVID-19 from 504,831 tests in the past 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the US Defence Secretary, Lloyd Austin, have discussed the strategic relations between the UAE and the US.

The UAE embassy in the US have asked the Biden administration and congress to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist organisation.

Government and private schools across the UAE are committing to make their school communities more inclusive for 2022.

Over $11 million has been raised and two world records broken as the Warm Winter Initiative hit its target to help more than 110,000 families in the Arab region and Africa.

The Abu Dhabi Department of Education & Knowledge (ADEK) has announced its protocols for the gradual return to face-to-face learning for private and charter school students.

Public educational institutions in the UAE will return to face-to-face learning in two separate phases, starting next week.

Dubai has been rated as the most popular destination in the world in Tripadvisor's 2022 Travellers' Choice Awards.

Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the global data website Numbeo's Safety Index 2022.

The UAE has confirmed 2,902 new cases of COVID-19 from 518,300 tests in the past 24 hours.

The Emirates Literature Foundation has announced the launch of a new independent publishing house, ELF Publishing.

The UAE has called for a meeting of the UN Security Council to address the Houthi attacks in Abu Dhabi that left three people dead and six others injured.

More world leaders have come forward to condemn the Houthi attacks on civilians in Abu Dhabi and express their solidarity with the UAE.

The annual happiness index scores of Dubai government entities have been revealed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.

In a first of its kind initiative for the UAE private sector, 18 leading local and multinational companies from diverse fields have signed a pledge to accelerate gender balance in leadership positions.

The European Union has strongly condemned the Houthi militia's drone attack on a fuel tank storage facility in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has confirmed 2,792 new cases of COVID-19 from 487,749 tests in the past 24 hours.

Leaders from around the world have condemned the Houthi attack in Abu Dhabi and asserted their support for the UAE.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has condemned the Houthi attack on civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has condemned the Houthi militia's attack on UAE soil.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) has launched Etihad 7 at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022.

One million mangrove trees are to be planted on Abu Dhabi's Jubail Island over the next 10 years.

Remote work system has been activated for 70 per cent of Umm Al Quwain's government employees as a precautionary measure against COVID-19.

Two Indians and one Pakistani national have died and six more injured after a fire led to the explosion of three petroleum tankers near ADNOC's storage yard in Musaffah on Monday.

The winners of the 2022 Zayed Sustainability Prize were announced during the opening ceremony of the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week at Expo 2020 Dubai on Monday.

Emirates Airline has revealed how it took its A380 for a spin around the world’s tallest building to celebrate Expo 2020 Dubai.

The UAE has confirmed 2,989 new cases of COVID-19 from 346,101 tests in the past 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has met with the President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Passengers heading to the Indian city of Mumbai from the UAE will no longer have to undergo a seven-day home quarantine.

More than 80 global leaders are convening virtually for Masdar's Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit.

The 2022 Irena Youth Forum's highlighted the contribution of young people to developing solutions that can fast-track the transition to renewable energy.

Intersec 2022, the trade show for security, safety and fire protection has been inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Council for Border Crossing Points Security.

The UAE has confirmed 3,067 new cases of COVID-19 from 385,950 tests in the past 24 hours.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has raised the production capacity of the first project of the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

Several parts in the country witnessed rain of varying degrees of intensity on Sunday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held talks with Armenian President Armen Sarkissian at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

President of the Republic of Korea, Moon Jae-in, has arrived in the UAE on an official visit to the country.

With just months away for Expo 2020 Dubai to take-off, Emirates Airline is offering its passengers a free pass to the 'The World’s Greatest Show'.

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.

Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai are confident about hosting the event in October despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Luxembourg will gift its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion to the UAE.

A specialised and integrated 3D printing zone will be coming up at the Expo 2020 Dubai venue.

Lopos, a wearable device from Belgium that sets off alarms when social distancing is not being respected, is among several COVID-19-related projects picked for Expo 2020 Dubai’s Global Best Practice Programme.

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.

Ticket prices for Expo 2020 Dubai have been announced, with a single-day entry costing AED 95.

ARN, the largest multilingual commercial radio network in the world, has been unveiled as 'official broadcaster' of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Currently, there are no plans for visitors heading to Expo 2020 Dubai to vaccinate against COVID-19.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has tweeted an update on preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai.

Expo 2020 Dubai marked the 100-day milestone with a stunning light display that was projected on the Al Wasl dome. 

Dubai will be offering COVID-19 vaccine to all official representatives of participating countries in Expo 2020.

Love is in the air! A young man has made history of sorts after he became the first to propose to his partner at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

A line-up of experts, change-makers and industry leaders will join forces with Expo 2020 Dubai for the event's Climate and Biodiversity Week.

Expo 2020 Dubai continues to shine the spotlight on innovative best practices that are helping solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

A new roadmap to help future construction projects and mega-events lift safety standards is being created by Expo 2020.

More than 150 robots – including Opti, one of the Expo 2020 Dubai mascots – will greet visitors at the six-month event.