Abu Dhabi airport’s getting more popular, with 18% more passengers so far this year. Nearly 17.5 million people have travelled through the airport – with the busiest routes to the UK, USA, Saudi Arabia and Australia. Flights to the US in particular have gone up by 44%, while cargo traffic is also up 7.2%
2 men arrested in Fujairah within 3 hours of robbing bank customer
Two men have been arrested in Fujairah for robbing a woman of AED 195,000 she'd withdrawn from a bank.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan highlights Dubai’s vision for sustainable urban development
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attended the opening of the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum at Expo City Dubai on Monday.
UAE joins 8 nations in simulation drill to battle modern criminal tactics
UAE security forces, alongside eight nations, have employed a joint simulation exercise that aims to prevent criminals from exploiting advanced technologies for illicit activities, including human and arms trafficking.
Sheikha Latifa opens Beautyworld Middle East
H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has inaugurated Beautyworld Middle East, one of the the biggest international trade fair for beauty products in the region, at the Dubai World Trade Center.
'Circle Dubai' initiative sets new standards for waste management
Dubai Municipality has launched a major sustainability initiative called 'Circle Dubai', unveiled during the Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum at Expo City.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches Al Maktoum Archives
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the launch of the Al Maktoum Archives, a facility aimed at preserving the rich legacy of Dubai’s rulers.
Fujairah F3 plant set to power 380,000 homes as operations kicks off
The Fujairah F3 Independent Power Producer (IPP) project has officially begun commercial operations, with the 2.4-gigawatt (GW) facility capable of powering approximately 380,000 homes.
Dubai police foil robbery worth AED660K
Bur Dubai Police have foiled a major robbery and arrested two suspects just hours before they attempted to flee the country with AED660,000 in stolen cash.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed asks UAE to raise flag on November 3
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister and Vice-President of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has called on every citizen, resident and institution to hoist the national flag at exactly 11 a.m. on November 3.
Dubai hosts global city leaders for Asia Pacific Cities Summit
Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, underscored Dubai’s role as a global hub for inclusive and future-ready urban growth at the opening ceremony of the Asia Pacific Cities Summit & Mayors' Forum at Expo City.
Saqr Ghobash to lead FNC delegation to Azerbaijan
Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), will lead an official delegation to Azerbaijan from October 28-31 to attend the international parliamentary conference celebrating the 30th anniversary of the adoption of Azerbaijan’s Constitution.
Dubai Police handles 713,000 non-emergency calls in 2024
Dubai Police’s 901 Call Centre handled 713,000 non-emergency calls in 2024, achieving a 92 per cent response rate within just 20 seconds and maintaining over 92.9 per cent customer satisfaction.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils Dubai Museum of Art
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the unveiling of the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), a visionary project to be developed by the Al-Futtaim Group that is set to become a new architectural and cultural landmark.
Dubai Police launch 'Fit Zone 2025' to support inmates' health
Dubai Police have launched a new fitness programme, 'Fitness Zone 2025', that aims to enhance the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates, in line with the upcoming Dubai 30X30 fitness challenge.
Abu Dhabi to host global pledging event for polio eradication
The Mohamed bin Zayed Foundation for Humanity will host a major pledging event in Abu Dhabi on December 8 to support global efforts to eradicate polio.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan congratulates Dubai's first Student Council
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has congratulated the Emirate's first 16-member Student Council, calling them the "voice of Dubai".
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to lead UAE delegation at APEC Summit
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will be heading to South Korea to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.
UAE condemns Israeli Knesset move to annex West Bank
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s preliminary approval of two bills seeking to impose Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank and legalize control over a settlement.
UAE breaks ground on world’s largest solar and battery project
The UAE has started construction on the world’s largest renewable energy project integrating solar power and battery storage, capable of delivering one gigawatt of clean energy around the clock.
AED 500 million endowment to support Arab Reading Challenge
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sobha Realty has pledged AED 500 million for an endowment to support the Arab Reading Challenge.
Two men have been arrested in Fujairah for robbing a woman of AED 195,000 she'd withdrawn from a bank.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, attended the opening of the 2025 Asia Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum at Expo City Dubai on Monday.
UAE security forces, alongside eight nations, have employed a joint simulation exercise that aims to prevent criminals from exploiting advanced technologies for illicit activities, including human and arms trafficking.
