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Residents of Fujairah would be pleased to know that they live in the safest city in the world.

The Etihad Rail network is set to transform the freight and logistics industry in the UAE and wider region, according to a rail expert.

An Instagram post, showing a sign outside a Dubai restaurant has raised questions about the treatment of delivery riders.

The UAE has sent the first batch of medical supplies worth AED 60 million to countries around the world to help those in need.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree appointing Jabr Mohammed Ghanem Al Suwaidi as Minister of State.

The UAE has confirmed 693 new cases of COVID-19 from 230,589 tests in the past 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised the role of humanitarian workers and volunteers.

The total value of foreign aid provided by the UAE from the start of 2021 to mid-August 2022 amounted to AED 13 billion.

Police in Ras Al Khaimah have nabbed a motorist who fled the scene after fatally running over a cyclist.

Children under the age of five are not allowed to use the adult swimming pools in Dubai hotels, according to new rules issued by Dubai Municipality.

A-level students in the UAE have been receiving their final results on Thursday.

The first batch of Etihad Rail's state-of-the-art new fleet of trains has arrived in the UAE.

As many as 162 drivers have been fined in Abu Dhabi for throwing trash on the streets and in public spaces during the first half of the year.

The UAE has confirmed 703 new cases of COVID-19 from 261,318 tests in the past 24 hours.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said its school transport services division is well-prepared for the start of the new academic year.

Nearly 5.4 million private sector employees were registered in the UAE by the end of the second quarter of 2022, marking a 9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

The UAE has confirmed 721 new cases of COVID-19 from 224,482 tests in the past 24 hours.

Two expats have become multi-millionaires after hitting the jackpot in the latest Mahzooz draw.

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is currently undergoing training at NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre in Florida.

Users of Al Hosn app are being urged to be extra careful while sharing their green pass online as it contains confidential personal data.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bestowed the Order of the Union, the second highest honour awarded to senior officials of friendly countries, to General Qamar Javed Bajwa in recognition of his efforts in strengthening UAE-Pakistan ties.

A major project aimed at easing traffic on Dubai's Al Manama Street is now 67 per cent complete.

There's a new online scam doing the rounds, and this time it's under the name of the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

Two people were killed and 11 others were injured in separate accidents on Dubai's roads over the weekend.

Dubai is committed to launching innovative projects aimed at achieving long-term food security and self-sufficiency.

The UAE has confirmed 775 new cases of COVID-19 from 197,168 tests in the past 24 hours.

The UAE said the Houthis must end their siege on the city of Taiz, in Yemen, in a statement to the UN Security Council in New York.

Dubai Airports have confirmed that operations at Dubai International (DXB) are currently recovering to normal following the weather delays over the past two days.

The UAE has confirmed 792 new cases of COVID-19 from 149,376 tests in the past 24 hours.

Police in Abu Dhabi are cracking down on e-scooter riders and cyclists who don't comply with the rules.

"The Biography of the Sultans of Kilwa", a novel written by His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah is now on sale.

Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has revealed that the number of orphans it has sponsored for the first half of 2022 has reached 27,055.

The low-pressure system that brought the rain and sandstorm to the UAE has weakened significantly and moved south, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) smart services have helped customers raise the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption and reduce waste and leakages.

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Egypt over the victims of the church fire in Giza Governorate, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and the World Green Economy Organisation (WGEO) will organise the 8th World Green Economy Summit (WGES) on September 28-29 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the number of riders using public transport and shared mobility in Dubai clocked nearly 304.6 million during the first half of 2022.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Dr. Arif Alvi of Pakistan on the occasion of his country's independence Day.

The UAE has confirmed 822 new cases of COVID-19 from 217,065 tests in the past 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council has inaugurated the new outpatient building at Dubai Hospital.

Under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Council, the Dubai Community Development Authority has announced additional financial assistance supporting 1,101 minors registered with the Authority before the start of the new academic year.

A weather alert has been issued for much of the country as a spell of unsettled weather is forecast across the UAE.

The UAE has taken efficient measures to regulate organ transplantation, based on highest quality standards and ethics of medical practice.

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has emphasised the UAE's readiness to deal with the low-pressure system that is expected to affect parts of the country in the coming days.

The UAE has confirmed 800 new cases of COVID-19 from 226,570 tests in the past 24 hours.

Dubai Police surprised a six-year-old girl on her birthday by appointing her a police officer for one day.

The UAE has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and reaffirmed its stand against all threats to the Kingdom’s security and stability.

Abu Dhabi emirate is expected to experience fluctuating weather from Sunday, August 14 to Thursday, August 18.

The validity of the Green Pass on the UAE's AlHosn app has been reduced from 30 days to 14 days.

"A meeting of a lifetime". That’s how delivery rider Abdul Gafoor describes his meeting with Dubai’s Crown Prince.

Dubai's Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will soon be meeting delivery rider Abdul Ghafoor to thank him for his good deed.

If you are planning to carry any medicines for personal use while travelling to the UAE, make sure to double-check the type and quantity of drugs that you will be carrying as pre-approvals are required for certain substances.

Hamish Harding, a long-term Dubai resident will continue his mission to explore the most undiscovered places when he catches a flight to space this weekend.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued its guidelines for confirmed cases of Monkeypox and their close contacts.

The recent visa and economic reforms announced by the UAE government are luring more tenants to become homeowners.

UAE residents are increasingly opting for second passports, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have announced free public parking for the Eid holiday.

Expats in the UAE are being reminded to use only certified movers while planning their relocation after a former resident took to social media to flag a company for stalling the shipment of her belongings.

As the end of the academic year approaches, enterprising students can turn their attention to looking for a summer job and securing a teen work permit.

The Sharjah Press Club (SPC) of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has revealed the agenda for the 11th edition of the annual Sharjah Ramadan Majlis.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched an e-platform named SPHERE to strengthen early surveillance of future pandemics

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available for walk-in citizens and residents.

The 'Darb' toll system on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, Al Maqta and Mussaffah bridges have gone live today.