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  An earthquake measuring 2.9 on the Richter scale was recorded in the southern Musandam region early Sunday morning, according to the National Seismic Network at the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

• UAE welcomes UN assessment mission to El Fasher

  Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation.

• Sharjah Airport strengthens readiness for peak winter travel season

  Sharjah Airport has said it is fully prepared for a surge in passenger traffic during the winter holiday period after introducing operational measures to improve passenger flow and maintain service standards.

• 30-tonne UAE aid shipment reaches Gaza to combat malnutrition

  A humanitarian aid convoy provided by the UAE's Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Work has entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying vital therapeutic and preventive supplies for children and women.

• Dubai Police crack down on e-bike violations

  Dubai Police have taken firm action against 90 individuals for riding electric bikes in a reckless and dangerous manner on sports tracks and dedicated scooter lanes at Kite Beach.

• UAE condemns mosque bombing in Syria’s Homs

  The UAE has strongly condemned the bombing at a mosque in Homs, central Syria, which left a number of civilians dead and injured.

• UAE–Pakistan ties in focus during high-level talks

  The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

• Dubai NYE: Road closures, traffic plan announced

  Dubai authorities say they are fully prepared to deliver a safe, world-class New Year’s Eve celebration across the emirate.

• UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan.

• UAE welcomes Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting Yemen

  The UAE has welcomed Saudi Arabia's efforts in supporting the security and stability of Yemen, commending the Kingdom's role in fulfilling their goals for development and prosperity.

• UAE issues law to protect children from online risks

  The UAE Government has issued a federal decree law that aims to protect children from digital risks and harmful content and practices.

• Abu Dhabi Police reports five cases of suffocation due to indoor heating

  Abu Dhabi Police has reported five cases of suffocation in the UAE due to the use of charcoal and firewood for heating inside homes.

• UAE expresses solidarity with Tanzania over helicopter crash victims

  The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Tanzania following the crash of a helicopter during a civil defense rescue mission that killed at least five people.

• Abu Dhabi eases restrictions on pets in hotels, restaurants

  Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced new rules allowing hotels and restaurants holding tourism licenses to welcome guests with their pets, like cats and dogs.

• Abu Dhabi launches indoor air pollution tracker

  The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched an indoor air quality system that will deploy advanced monitoring devices at selected locations across the emirate to continuously track indoor air pollutants for healthier environments.

• Sharjah imams and muezzins granted government employee status

  His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that all imams and muezzins in mosques across the emirate be placed under the Sharjah government’s general staff system.

• Dynamic message signs cut travel times by 20% on Dubai roads

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says its Dynamic Message Signs system has become a key tool in making travel across the emirate safer and more efficient.

• Dubai Police invite community volunteers for NYE celebrations

  Dubai Police are inviting community members to play a starring role in the city’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, by volunteering to support police operations.

• UAE leaders extend wishes on Christmas

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages extending his "warmest regards" to all those celebrating Christmas.