President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar messages to President Ramaphos.
UAE adds 16 individuals, 5 entities to terror list over Hezbollah links
The UAE has added 21 individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah to its local terrorist list as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism financing and extremist activities.
UAE fully prepared to deal with hantavirus, any health threats
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), alongside the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has confirmed the country is fully prepared to respond to any developments related to hantavirus and other health threats.
UAE condemns IRGC's infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island
The UAE has strongly condemned the infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out hostile acts.
Eid Al Adha holidays announced for public sector
Federal government employees in the UAE will get a week off to mark Eid Al Adha.
Dubai aligns driver training with advanced vehicle systems
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has updated its light vehicle driver training curriculum to reflect the latest advances in modern car technology, particularly vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews Agentic AI project to transform government services
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed progress on a recently announced project to transform 50 per cent of UAE government services within two years through Agentic AI-powered autonomous execution and decision-making.
Dubai announces Eid Al Adha break for private schools
Dubai's private schools will get a nine-day break after Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that Eid Al Adha holidays will begin on Monday, May 25, and end on Friday, May 29.
UAE approves innovative drug to treat uncontrolled blood pressure
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved Baxfendy to treat hypertension in patients who are unable to adequately control blood pressure levels through traditional medications.
Sharjah announces Eid Al Adha break for private schools
Private schools in Sharjah will get a 10-day break for Eid Al Adha.
UAE condemns hijacking of oil tanker, kidnapping of Egyptian sailors
The UAE has strongly condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker that was taken from the Yemeni coast to Somalia's territorial waters with several Egyptian sailors on board.
UAE, Ukraine Presidents discuss cooperation and regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.
Dubai's bus-on-demand service expands to four new areas
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to four new areas — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park.
Dubai completes first-of-its-kind mobile mapping survey of waterways
Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first pilot project using advanced mobile mapping technology to survey waterways and canals.
Dubai Media Council opens scholarship applications for Emirati media students
The Dubai Media Council has opened applications for the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students for the 2026–2027 academic year.
UAE schools and universities to resume in-person learning on Monday, May 11
The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education have announced that in-person learning will resume for all students from Monday, May 11 in the United Arab Emirates.
Warning issued after girl injured in crash while crossing Dubai street
Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of not giving way at pedestrian crossings after a girl suffered serious injuries when a car knocked her bicycle down while attempting to cross the street in Al Yalayis 1 area in Mira community.
Mauritania delivers message to UAE President during Abu Dhabi talks
The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, delivered during talks between the two countries' Foreign Ministers in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.
Arab League condemns attacks on UAE, Kuwait, Qatar
The Arab League has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar's territorial waters.
UAE condemns drone attack on commercial ship in Qatari waters
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo ship in the territorial waters of Qatar, which caused a small fire on the ship without any injuries.
Smoke in Al Jaddaf area confirmed as docked boat catching fire, no injuries
Authorities have confirmed that smoke visible in the Al Jaddaf area on Sunday was caused by a docked boat catching fire in Dubai Creek.
The UAE has added 21 individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah to its local terrorist list as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism financing and extremist activities.
The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), alongside the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has confirmed the country is fully prepared to respond to any developments related to hantavirus and other health threats.
The UAE has strongly condemned the infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out hostile acts.
