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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE later this month.

The UAE has condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul that left scores of people dead.

Doctors have successfully operated on a UAE resident whose artery was "100 per cent blocked."

Work has started on a massive roundabout development project in Al Ain.

The UAE has strongly condemned a terrorist attack carried out by Houthi drones on an oil field in Saudi Arabia.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has withdrawn a batch of medicine after finding its label contained incorrect information.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed 65 per cent of the works on the Al Qudra-Lehbab Roads Intersection Project has been completed.

The UAE has participated in the historic power-sharing deal between the ruling military council and civilian opposition alliance.

Abu Dhabi's landmark Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomed 115,061 guests during Eid Al Adha.

Thousands of fake goods valued at more than AED 17 million have been seized and 10 people arrested in Sharjah.

Three gangs, comprising 25 "Asians", who defrauded people with fake cash prize promises in exchange for their personal details, have been arrested in the UAE.

A massive 155 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton is set to go under the hammer in Dubai.

The world's tallest building lit up in the colours of the Indian and Pakistani flag on Friday night to honour their 73rd Independence Day.

A part of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) in Sharjah will be closed early in the morning for the next three weeks.

The UAE's Liwa region is taking steps to protect wild plants.

Just over four million people used public transport in Dubai during the Eid holidays.

The UAE has congratulated India on its 73rd Independence Day.

Ruler of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince exchanged views on national interest, and ways to improve the livelihood of Emiratis.

A salon in Dubai has decided to honour nannies and domestic helpers with a stylish makeover. 

The UAE's top diplomat has responded to reports that the country's foreign policy is changing course.

Abu Dhabi is getting ready to welcome thousands of Hajj pilgrims.

All UAE flights to and from Hong Kong are operating as per their normal schedule.

Doctors in Al Ain have saved a 13-year-old girl who swallowed a pin.

The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from the UAE have returned home from Saudi Arabia.

A UAE satellite has captured a stunning shot of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

As many as 950 accidents were recorded on Dubai’s roads during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

The UAE has congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day.

Friends and peers apparently have the biggest influence on the back-to-school shopping choices of children.

It’s now a lot easier for UAE citizens to travel to South Africa.

Police in Sharjah have been extra busy during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

It's been confirmed that a UAE expat died in heroic circumstances after floods swept through the state of Kerala.

With the Eid holidays done and dusted, you'll be glad to know that we won't have to wait long for our next break.

UAE flights from Hong Kong continue to be affected as check-in operations at its international airport were suspended for the second consecutive day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inspected infrastructure works at the Expo 2020 site on Tuesday.

Those making their way up Jebel Jais this Eid holiday are in for a treat.

Motorists are being reminded to always turn on their hazard warning lights if their car breaks down in the middle of the road.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has left Jeddah after a brief visit to Saudi Arabia.

UAE flights to Hong Kong have been affected following the closure of its international airport due to anti-government protests.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived in Jeddah.

A school to improve the skills and career development opportunities of young people has been launched in the UAE.

Dubai Police have reminded motorists not to leave their cars running while attending to errands, as it makes it easier for thieves to steal it.

The theme of this year's United Nations International Youth Day is “Transforming Education”, to make it more relevant and accessible to young people.

Arab Coalition forces have intercepted a Houthi rebel drone fired from Yemen's Sanaa province towards Saudi Arabia.

The Arab League has strongly condemned the terror attack in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Mosque in Dubai.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has exchanged Eid Al Adha wishes with a number of Arab leaders.

Dubai Police have increased the number of officers on traffic patrol to deal with the expected travellers on the roads for Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continuation of armed confrontations in the Yemeni city of Aden.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will perform the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has spoken to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the phone.

The timings for Eid Al Adha prayers in the UAE have been announced.

Ten Emirati students have returned to the UAE from South Korea after successfully completing a nuclear energy internship programme.

Today is the first day of the Eid Al Adha holidays.

UAE carriers have temporarily suspended flights to the south Indian city of Kochi following the closure of its international airport due to severe flooding.

The UAE is stepping up efforts in Yemen's Red Sea Coast region, as well as across the Taiz and Hodeidah governorates, to curb the spread of cholera.

The UAE has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint over the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Three Bangladeshi expats from the same family have received the UAE 'Gold Visa' within a span of a few weeks.

The UAE has formally concluded its proceedings against Qatar at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after Doha withdrew the measures that triggered the dispute.

Inspections are being stepped up in Dubai's food establishments ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Authorities in Dubai are closely monitoring safety and hygiene standards in beauty salons ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays.

UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has praised the role that Indian Minister Sushma Swaraj played in improving relations between the two countries.

Watch out for traffic diversions along the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.

The UAE is taking steps to battle online crime.

The UAE has provided Aden International Airport with equipment and electricity generators after the breakdown of its only generator.

The Grand Imam of Al Azhar University in Cairo has received a delegation from the UAE.

Authorities in the UAE are advising citizens to postpone any travels to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are providing 540,000 tonnes of wheat to help Sudan meet its basic food requirements for the next few months.

Make sure that you secure your homes before leaving on holidays to avoid nasty surprises on return.

With the long Eid break just around the corner, the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has listed out six health tips for travellers.

Motorists can enjoy free parking in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

Arrangements are in place to ensure smooth traffic flow in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has offered more than AED 11 million to Egypt's National Cancer Institute.

A swimming coach has been accused of negligence after a 21-year-old Emirati man drowned at a sports club in Ajman.

Watch out for a partial road closure if you’re driving along the E20 highway in Abu Dhabi.

Close to 3.5 tonnes of "prohibited items" have been seized in Sharjah.

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

If you’ve come across a job offer or overseas immigration plan that sounds too good to be true, then it could be a scam.

If you’re jetting off from Dubai this weekend, make sure that you reach the airport at least three hours before departure.

Dubai Police have urged holiday-goers to deal directly with official airlines or authorised agencies.

Sharjah's Ruler has ordered the release of 400 prisoners in the emirate ahead of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has condemned Monday's terrorist attack in Cairo that left 20 people dead.

Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will host a dinner party in space once he's there later this year.

Free medication will soon be provided to low-income cancer patients in the UAE.

More prisoners have been pardoned in the UAE ahead of Eid Al Adha.

A teenager has drowned at a beach in Fujairah.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has ordered the release of 430 prisoners in Dubai.

It's getting easier for medical professionals in the UAE to get into the workforce.

The UAE has provided relief aid to people affected by heavy floods in Yemen.

The UAE’s airports and national carriers are fully prepared to assist pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj.

Health authorities in Dubai have toured the Expo 2020 Emergency Centre.

The UAE Hajj Mission has distributed 25,000 meals to people in the holy city of Medina.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have denied rumours that more road toll gates will be introduced in the capital.

It's been confirmed that three teachers from Al Ain have died after three ferry boats capsized in the Philippines.

An attempt to smuggle thousands of illegal pills inside a dhow boat has been foiled in Dubai.

The UAE’s leaders have condoled the victims of the latest mass shootings in the United States.

The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 669 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.

A project to map agricultural areas in the UAE using drones has completed its first phase.

The UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs says Sudan is "turning over the page" of being ruled by the Muslim Brotherhood.

A specialized healthcare package has been launched for children in the UAE with Down Syndrome.

A man in Dubai has been honoured for finding an estimated AED 210,000 and handing it over to the authorities.

It's now easier for low-income patients in the UAE to get access to medication for arthritis and multiple sclerosis.

More than 296 million people used public transport in Dubai during the first half of this year.

The UAE has underlined its commitment to protecting children in armed conflict.

Expo organisers say the UAE is fully prepared to host an exceptional edition of the mega-event next year.

Japan imported close to 27 million barrels of crude oil from the UAE in June. 

The Grand Imam of Al Azhar has praised the UAE’s role in promoting peace and tolerance.

Sunday August 11 will be the first day of Eid Al Adha.

The bus driver who crashed into a road barrier in Dubai last month killing 17 passengers has been released on bail.

If you're driving into Dubai from Ajman, take note that the two week partial closure on the E311 starts today.

Plans by Dubai's DP World to build the first-ever hyperloop are inching closer to becoming a reality.

Nearly 70 per cent of UAE students use social media for five hours or more every day.

Students in the UAE will soon learn how to speak Japanese in some schools across the country.

Watch out for a partial road closure in downtown Abu Dhabi over the weekend.

Preparations are underway for the UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) election, which will be held in October.

Investigations are underway into the cause of a fire that struck a residential building in Ajman.

The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) has announced that rental companies can now obtain permits to offer electronic scooters to customers.

Dubai Police have dismissed rumours of an initiative that waives traffic fines for visiting motorists.

A 34 per cent increase has been reported in Abu Dhabi in the past 10 years.

Dubai Police are urging the public not to turn a blind eye to signs of human trafficking.

Over 400 baby turtles have hatched on the shores of Dubai.

There’s good news for International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum students in the UAE.

Passenger transport drivers in Dubai will soon be trained using Virtual Reality (VR) technology.

Passenger traffic at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport more than doubled during the first half of this year.

Fuel prices in the UAE are set to rise next month.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has attended the coronation of the King of Malaysia.

Drones are making it easier, and safer, to build infrastructure in the UAE.

A cleaner in Abu Dhabi has won hearts online after a video of him dancing on the job went viral.

If you're passing by the E20 in Abu Dhabi, take note of this partial closure that will be in place from Thursday night.

A baby girl has died after a fire broke out in the bedroom of her villa in Dubai.

Surgeons at a hospital in the UAE have removed a brain tumour the size of a billiard ball from a 34-year-old man.

A flight from Dubai to Cochin that was delayed for more than a day because of an engineering fault has finally reached its destination.

A man has been arrested in the US for killing a student from the UAE.

A new bus service has been launched between Abu Dhabi and Ajman.

The UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) is calling on residents to read the fine print on their smartphone apps to avoid hefty bills.

Large parts of the UAE's eastern and northern regions witnessed heavy rain on Sunday, and more could be on the way.

Be extra careful when you connect to public WiFi networks.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started the process of selecting the winners for the Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport.

Marine conservationists have praised the UAE's efforts to protect sharks.

The UAE's leaders have sent their condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia on the death of his elder brother.

A Cochin-bound flight from Dubai has been delayed for more than 30 hours.

Monday marks ten years since the UAE launched its first satellite into space.

A UAE student has been shot dead in a petrol station robbery in the US.