Electricity subsidies will be provided to low-income farmers in the UAE, following the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The Ministry of Community Development and Etihad Water & Electricity stated that a subsidy will be applied starting from July 2023 through a direct deduction from the monthly electricity consumption bill.
The latest move is in line with the efforts of the country's leadership to provide a decent standard of living for Emiratis.
UAE fuel prices to go up in April
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pumps in April.
UAE air forces respond to incoming missile, drone threats on Tuesday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced that it is responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Tuesday, with the public advised to remain in a safe location.
UAE issues alert on rainfall, strong winds across country
The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until Wednesday.
Dubai authorities extinguish oil tanker fire after drone attack
Response teams have successfully extinguished the fire that broke out after a drone targeted a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai's waters on Tuesday.
Minor injuries reported after debris fire in Dubai's Al Badaa
Authorities in Dubai responded to a fire at an abandoned house in the Al Badaa area caused by debris from an air defence interception, Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Tuesday.
Drone targets Thuraya telecoms facility in Sharjah
Authorities in Sharjah said on Monday they were dealing with an incident involving a drone strike on a Thuraya Telecommunications Company facility, with no injuries reported.
Abdullah bin Zayed condemns terror plot in Bahrain
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed the UAE's strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist plot foiled in Bahrain.
UAE, regional partners issue joint statement on Israel
The UAE, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia have issued a joint statement condemning and rejecting the continued restrictions imposed by Israel on the freedom of worship for Muslims and Christians in occupied Jerusalem.
UAE extends distance learning for schools until April 17
The UAE has extended distance learning across all schools until Friday, April 17, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
Dubai's RTA launches driverless taxis in Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched commercial operations of autonomous taxis in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah on Monday, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves AED1 bn support for Dubai businesses
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, on Monday announced that the Executive Council has approved an AED 1 billion support package for Dubai’s business sector.
UAE President discusses regional developments with European Council chief
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the impact of the ongoing military escalation on the global economy during a call with European Council chief António Costa.
UAE intercepts 11 ballistic missiles, 27 drones on Monday
UAE air defences intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran on Monday, the Ministry of Defence said.
Sheikh Sultan establishes Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex
Sharjah Space and Astronomy Complex will be established under a new decree issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
Dubai Police return over 171,000 lost items to owners in 2025
Dubai Police have successfully returned as many as 171,490 lost items to its rightful owners in the year 2025.
UAE 'will emerge stronger' says H.H. Sheikh Mohammed, Cabinet approves new strategies
A cabinet meeting, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday approved a series of national strategies to strengthen the country's resilience.
UAE President and US Senator discuss regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a virtual meeting with US Senator Joni Ernst to discuss UAE–US strategic cooperation and their shared commitment to strengthening ties.
Safety remains priority as UAE universities allowed phased return to campus
Universities in the UAE will be allowed a phased return to on-campus learning from Monday for some academic programmes and examinations under strict safety guidelines outlined by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Sheikh Abdullah condemns attacks on civilian infrastructure in region
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure in the region.
UAE responds to further missile, drone threats on Sunday
The UAE announced it is continuing to respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a further alert issued by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority (NCEMA) on its official channel on Sunday at 3:23 p.m.
Motorists in the UAE will pay more at the pumps in April.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced that it is responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran on Tuesday, with the public advised to remain in a safe location.
The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until Wednesday.
