An 18-year-old girl has plunged to her death from the 14th floor of a building in Sharjah's Al Qassimyah area.
The girl's family have reportedly been taken into custody for questioning, and her body shifted to a forensic laboratory.
This is the fourth such incident in the UAE within this month.
Dubai to honour food outlets for excellence in safety, nutrition
Submissions have opened for the first edition of a major initiative to honour food establishments in Dubai for their excellence in standards for safety, nutrition, sustainability and social responsibility.
UAE stresses importance of Gaza ceasefire
The UAE has stressed the importance of working to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and avoiding the expansion of conflict in the region.
UAE, US discuss strengthening defence partnership
The UAE and the United States have discussed ways to strengthen the defence partnership between the two countries.
RTA confirms intercity bus service returns to normal
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that intercity bus services have returned to normal.
DXB returns to normal operations
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has confirmed its return to normal operations following overnight disruptions caused by unsettled weather conditions.
Funeral prayer held for Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has performed the funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan.
Dubai to open new bus station, improve several routes
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will officially open the Stadium Bus Station on Friday.
UAE President mourns passing of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region.
UAE sends 12 aid trucks to Gaza Strip
A UAE aid convoy arrived at the Gaza Strip on Wednesday via the Egyptian Rafah crossing as part of "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3" to support the Palestinian people.
Dubai airports cancels, diverts flights due to heavy rain
Heavy rain affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) on Thursday morning, leading to the diversion of five inbound flights to nearby airports.
Heavy rain, thunder and lightning hits parts of UAE
A orange weather alert has been issued in the UAE, as heavy rain, thunder and lightning struck several parts of the country during the early hours of Thursday.
Emirates cancels flights due to bad weather
Emirates have announced the cancellation of several flights out of Dubai Airport due to heavy rain, and warned travellers of delays.
Dubai property developers told to provide support during unstable weather
In light of the expected weather conditions, Dubai's Land Department has instructed jointly owned property management companies to promptly respond and provide necessary support to property owners and residents.
RTA issues safety guidelines for driving in heavy rain
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a set of guidelines for those driving during unstable weather conditions.
UAE, Egypt carry out 43rd airdrop in Gaza
The UAE AND Egypt have carried out the 43rd airdrop to northern Gaza.
Dubai Government announces remote work
Dubai Government has announced that all its entities will switch to remote work on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3, except for roles that require on-site presence.
Abu Dhabi activates distance learning, remote work
All schools in Abu Dhabi have been instructed to switch to distance learning mode on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to fluctuating weather conditions.
UAE private firms urged to apply flexible work patterns
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised private sector establishments to apply flexible and remote work patterns on Thursday, May 2 due to the adverse weather forecast.
Remote work declared for federal government staff
Employees of federal government entities in the UAE have been allowed to work remotely on Thursday, May 2, due to the adverse weather forecast.
NCEMA recommends governments implement 2-day remote work
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has recommended remote working patterns for all government entities and private companies in the UAE on Thursday and Friday due to the adverse weather forecast.
Submissions have opened for the first edition of a major initiative to honour food establishments in Dubai for their excellence in standards for safety, nutrition, sustainability and social responsibility.
The UAE has stressed the importance of working to reach a ceasefire in Gaza and avoiding the expansion of conflict in the region.
The UAE and the United States have discussed ways to strengthen the defence partnership between the two countries.
