A new coin will be issued in the UAE to commemorate the first Emirati astronaut.
The 40-gram silver coin will be sold on Sunday for AED300 at the Central Bank UAE headquarters (CBUAE HQ) and its branches.
The coin was also issued to memorialise the historic space mission carried out by Hazza Al Mansoori.
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.
Dubai airport, Emirates airline issue weather advisory
Air travellers scheduled to fly out on Thursday are being advised to factor in extra time to head to the Dubai International Airport and to use the Dubai Metro, where possible.
Dubai declares remote learning for two days
The Dubai Government has announced remote learning for all private educational institutions in the emirate on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to the anticipated weather conditions.
Abu Dhabi Police prepares for adverse weather conditions
Abu Dhabi Police has reassured people of its readiness to respond to the adverse weather conditions that are expected across the UAE on Thursday and Friday.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan launches world's largest marine project
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has unveiled a mega underwater project to boost fish and biomass populations.
Over four million counterfeit goods seized by UAE authorities in 2024
Goods worth over 5.4million dirhams were found in 13 separate instances by Dubai Customs in the first three months of the year. In total, the department has handled 62 cases of intellectual property disputes since the turn of the year.
UAE students have chance to operate NASA space robot
Engineering students from universities in the UAE have the opportunity to operate a robot currently onboard the International Space Station (ISS).
UAE President congratulates camel racing team
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated the Presidential Camel Racing Team for their accomplishments and praised their efforts during the recent competitions.
Dubai Police urge caution during unstable weather
Dubai Police are reminding motorists to exercise caution and to follow the rules during rainy and unstable weather conditions.
Abu Dhabi assesses microplastic levels in marine environment
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are taking measures to assess microplastic levels in the marine environment.
UAE petrol prices to go up in May
Motorists in the UAE will continue to pay more for petrol in May, while the price of diesel will fall by two fils a litre.
UAE, Egypt complete 41st humanitarian airdrop to Gaza
The UAE and Egypt have successfully executed their 41st joint humanitarian airdrop in northern Gaza.
UAE prepares for unstable weather conditions
Authorities in the UAE are closely monitoring the weather conditions over the coming days and assessing the readiness levels of all relevant entities.
Dubai unveils Blueprint for Artificial Intelligence
Dubai has unveiled a roadmap for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in all sectors.
More rain forecast in UAE this week
More wet weather has been forecast for parts of the UAE this week, with the peak of the stormy conditions expected from Wednesday night through Thursday.
UAE participates in Arab Ministerial meeting in Riyadh
The UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, participated in the six-party Arab Ministerial meeting alongside US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Riyadh.
Dubai conducts preventive maintenance of sidewalks
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out extensive sidewalk maintenance works across the emirate.
Abu Dhabi food regulatory body confirms safety of Perrier water
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has confirmed the safety of Perrier water products in the UAE.
Authorities receive over 200,000 emergency calls during record rainfall
Emergency services received over 200,000 calls during the recent extreme weather in the UAE.
Dubai radio's 'give back' campaign to donate 20 cars to flood victims
In response to the recent unprecedented weather in the UAE, Virgin Radio Dubai has teamed up with Al Habtoor Motors to help those in need.
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.
Air travellers scheduled to fly out on Thursday are being advised to factor in extra time to head to the Dubai International Airport and to use the Dubai Metro, where possible.
The Dubai Government has announced remote learning for all private educational institutions in the emirate on Thursday, May 2 and Friday, May 3 due to the anticipated weather conditions.
