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The UAE’s first robotic kidney donor surgery has been successfully carried out in Dubai.

A new supercomputer has been unveiled in the UAE to advance weather forecasting and overall climate research.

Teams from Dubai Civil Defence have brought under control a fire that broke out at an oil waste disposal unit in Jebel Ali Industrial area.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) has announced the launch of Space Ventures, a launchpad for startups in the space sector from the region and around the world.

A high-tech "fingerprint lifting" device, developed by Dubai Police to support crime scene investigators, has been unveiled at GITEX.

The UAE confirmed 104 new cases of COVID-19 from 258,717 tests on Monday.

Over 700,000 ticketed visits have been recorded at EXPO 2020 Dubai since October 1.

Ras Al Khaimah will soon launch a series of smart cameras across the emirate that will monitor vehicles for expired registrations or licenses.

Dubai Customs has launched smart lockers for storing goods carried by inbound transit passengers.

Motorists in Dubai will soon be able to pay for parking through WhatsApp.

The number of new cases of COVID-19 in the UAE has dipped below 100 for the first time since March 31, 2020.

Schools in Abu Dhabi will be allowed to ease COVID-19 safety protocols and return to normal operations based on their student vaccination rates.

Dubai's cycling lanes are being equipped with artificial intelligence technology to improve safety and keep track of occupancy levels.

There are temporary restrictions placed on the import of general cargo arriving at Dubai International Airport.

Sharjah Municipality's online services are up and running again after it was temporarily offline for upgrades.

Visibility on the roads across the coastal regions of the UAE is expected to remain poor till 8:30 am on Sunday.

The march was part of the International White Cane Day that is observed worldwide every year on October 15 to recognise visually impaired people's achievements.

The UAE confirmed 115 new cases of COVID-19 from 362,508 tests on Friday.

The Dubai Supreme Council of Energy has launched the Circular Economy Committee to bring public and private entities together to support the circular economy.

The UAE confirmed 104 new cases of COVID-19 from 334,150 tests on Friday.

The Sharjah Municipality's online features are undergoing upgrades, which has resulted in an interruption to their digital services.

Key leading figures from both countries discussed the prospects of advancing bilateral relations in all fields, with a particular focus on the investment and trade domains.

The UAE won membership on the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term after obtaining 180 votes from countries of the Asia-Pacific group.

If you are flying out of Dubai this weekend, make sure you check the latest travel requirements and reach the airport at least four hours before flight departure.

Cosmin Olaroiu, the former Al Ain and Al Ahli football coach, has thanked Dubai Police after they recovered his stolen watch and arrested three suspects.

All hospitals across Abu Dhabi are now connected through ‘Malaffi’, the region’s first health information exchange platform.

More than 20.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

The UAE, US and Israel have agreed on establishing two new working groups that will focus on religious coexistence, and water and energy issues.

The UAE confirmed 116 new cases of COVID-19 from 320,554 tests on Thursday.

Dubai and UK are in talks to boost cooperation and exchange knowledge and experiences in innovative projects that support the future of smart mobility.

The Happiness Patrol of the Abu Dhabi Police took members of an Afghan family from the Emirates Humanitarian City on a tour of the capital city.

The leaders of the UAE have marked the 50-day countdown to the country's Golden Jubilee celebrations on Wednesday with special social media messages.

Dubai's Crown Prince has thanked an Indian family who donated the organs of their deceased two-year-old son.

Parking meters across Dubai are being transformed into unique works of art inspired by the theme 'tradition meets modernity'.

Two people have been killed in an accident involving three heavy vehicles in Sharjah, while a third person was seriously injured.

A major fundraising initiative has been launched by the UAE to eradicate two neglected tropical diseases.

As many as 108 violations were detected in school buses in Dubai during a recent inspection campaign by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

Six healthcare centres in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra region will provide rapid PCR test results within five hours.

The UAE confirmed 126 new cases of COVID-19 from 321,515 tests on Wednesday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and President Tshisekedi of Congo oversaw the signing of multiple agreements.

The UAE is looking to deepen engagement with countries across the African continent by cooperating on projects and setting up partnerships in key sectors.

The UAE Cabinet has approved a federal budget of AED 290 billion for 2022-2026.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, took to Twitter to reiterate that the UAE will remain "everyone's country and everyone's home".

Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, economic impacts and ongoing conflicts in parts of the region, 60 per cent of Arab youth surveyed were surprisingly hopeful and optimistic about the future.

Emirates Airline will perform two low-level flypasts of its Expo 2020 Dubai special livery aircraft over Dubai this week.

The average time taken by Dubai Police patrols to reach emergency scenes during the third quarter of this year was only 1.55 minutes.

The UAE confirmed 136 new cases of COVID-19 from 350,115 tests on Tuesday.

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targetted a Yemeni convoy.

Abu Dhabi’s unified address system - ‘Onwani’ - has now been integrated with popular commercial navigation services.

The Federal Authority For Government Human Resources has confirmed October 21 as a holiday across the UAE to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

A decrease in visibility is expected due to fog across the UAE until 9 am.

EXPO 2020 Dubai school visits have been put on hold for the current week.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Arif Alvi, President of Pakistan, at EXPO 2020 Dubai.

All ministries, federal and local government authorities, and institutions in the UAE must adhere to the principles and use them as guidelines in all their directives and decisions.

The Force also achieved 91.1 per cent and 91.2 per cent in the Satisfaction with Community Initiatives Index and the Satisfaction with Publication of Information Index, respectively.

Another 188 people have recovered, taking the overall tally to 730,922.

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced a special six-day paid leave for all its employees to enable them and their families to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.

Starting from 12:01 am on October 8, travellers from 27 more countries will be able to enjoy quarantine-free travel to the UAE capital.

Israel officially opened its pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai on Thursday following a traditional Mezuzah ceremony conducted by Rabbi Levi Duchman.

The UAE confirmed 136 new cases of COVID-19 from 285,453 tests on Friday.

The Al Wasl Plaza dome at Expo 2020 Dubai lit up in spectacular fashion to pay tribute to the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Another 44,389 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Private schools in Sharjah will return to full-time in-person learning on October 31.

The UAE has unveiled an ambitious initiative to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

More Emirates in the UAE have announced paid leave for government employees to visit EXPO 2020 Dubai.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have advised beachgoers to avoid "touching or catching" sea snakes.

The UAE confirmed 144 new cases of COVID-19 from 264,452 tests on Thursday.

A key Abu Dhabi road will see partial closure over the weekend from Friday.

Federal and local entities are enhancing cooperation to ensure the highest levels of security and preparedness at border crossing points.

Federal government employees across the UAE have been granted six days paid leave to visit Expo 2020 Dubai.

The UAE has announced the establishment of the Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security, following a decree issued by President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has reiterated the UAE's success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are taking further measures to reduce the stigma related to mental health issues.

Dubai is taking further steps to improve the quality of vocational education.

The UAE confirmed 156 new cases of COVID-19 from 298,908 tests on Wednesday.

A car showroom in Dubai has been penalised for promoting a social media campaign that purposefully misled the public.

The Innovation Gallery within the Sustainability Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai will be renamed in the coming weeks to honour the Dubai ruler's teacher.

More than 500 doctors in Abu Dhabi have been given the UAE Golden Visa as a mark of acknowledgment by the government for their contribution towards maintaining public health and safety.

The UAE's new space plan to Venus and the asteroid belt could add up to AED 1 billion to the country's economy over the next five years.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has approved the emergency use of the booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech and Sputnik COVID-19 vaccines.

A new initiative has been launched in Abu Dhabi to help schools relax COVID-19 safety measures and return to normal operations based on vaccination rates.

As part of the Project of the 50, the UAE is setting out on a new space mission.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has offered greetings to mark World Teachers' Day.

Al Hosn app has added a new feature that offers EXPO 2020 Dubai visitors easy access.

Dubai Police are once again urging residents to watch out for cybercriminals and to be vigilant on social media.

The UAE confirmed 176 new cases of COVID-19 from 364,265 tests on Tuesday.

Another 44,793 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

UAE residents are once again able to access Facebook’s services after a near six-hour outage yesterday.

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.