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The UAE has approved the booster shots of Pfizer-BioNTech and Sputnik COVID-19 vaccines for all adults aged 18 and above.

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the Commemoration Day and National Day holidays.

Details of the UAE's 50th National Day celebrations in Hatta have been unveiled by the organising committee.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 870 prisoners ahead of the country's 50th National Day.

Housing projects worth AED 3.8 billion have been approved for UAE nationals in Dubai.

The UAE confirmed 60 new cases of COVID-19 from 284,985 tests on Sunday.

Emirates is temporarily suspending passenger operations to and from South Africa (Johannesburg, Durban Cape Town), Zimbabwe (Harare) and Zambia (Lusaka).

The maximum operating capacity across indoor and outdoor events have been amended in Abu Dhabi according to an announcement by the Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disaster Committee.

Over 10,000 citizens in Abu Dhabi have benefited from the housing package that coincides with the UAE's celebrations of the 50th National Day.

The UAE has approved a wide-ranging reform of the country’s legal system, which aims to strengthen economic, investment and commercial opportunities. 

No casualties were reported as a school bus caught fire on Financial Centre street in Dubai on Saturday.

Six new judges took their oath before His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department.

Dubai maintains its lead among Arab cities and advances to fifth place globally in the cultural interaction criterion within the “Strong Global Cities 2021” index.

The driverless and 100% electric 12-seater shuttle is one of the first-ever autonomous vehicles deployed in the UAE that will transport students and staff around the Sas Al Nakhl Campus.

The UAE confirmed 68 new cases of COVID-19 from 294,480 tests on Saturday.

Starting November 29, entry of travellers from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique into the UAE will remain suspended.

Starting November 29, travellers originating, or transiting, from seven African nations will not permitted to fly into Dubai.

Emirates Airline has updated travel guidelines for passengers flying to the UK and Singapore after the countries issued restrictions amid new COVID-19 variant concerns.

The UAE confirmed 70 new cases of COVID-19 from 263,429 tests on Friday.

The UAE has achieved a major milestone in COVID vaccinations, with 100 per cent of its elligible population receiving the first jab.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joined thousands of runners of all ages and abilities on Friday morning as Sheikh Zayed Road converted into a "giant running track".

UNESCO has adopted the UAE National Day (December 2) as 'World Futures Day'.

Interpol has elected a UAE Major General as the new President of the global crime-fighting body.

More than 1,300 kg of drugs worth AED 176 million have been seized in a major Dubai Police operation that led to the arrest of 91 dealers.

Four key roads including part of Sheikh Zayed Road, the Lower Financial Centre Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard, and a part of Al Mustaqbal street will be temporarily shut on Friday.

Motorists can look forward to a 50 per cent discount on traffic fines in Fujairah, coinciding with the UAE National Day.

The UAE confirmed 77 new cases of COVID-19 from 284,237 tests on Thursday.

Sharjah has launched a mobile application that integrates a host of public services into one, enabling 24|7 access to book taxis and pay parking fees and fines.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces has arrived in Turkey on an official visit.

The UAE's 50th National Day and Commemoration Day holidays for federal entities and ministries will start from Wednesday, December 1, until Friday, December 3.

Private sector employees in the UAE will get three days off to mark the 50th National Day and Commemoration Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opened the new session of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Wednesday.

Self-driving taxis will soon hit the roads in Abu Dhabi as part of a pilot project.

As the UAE gears up for the Golden Jubilee, Expo 2020 Dubai has planned a host of events between December 1 to December 4 to mark the milestone.

The UAE confirmed 73 new cases of COVID-19 from 323,348 tests on Tuesday.

The Non-performing Debt Relief Fund announced that 20 banks and financial institutions waived the debts of 4,511 citizens, with a total value of more than AED 1,157,388,000.

The Red and Green line of the Dubai Metro will start operations earlier on Friday at 3:30 am to accommodate those participating in the Dubai Run.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will travel to Turkey as part of an official trip.

Pupils at a school in Al Ain can now venture outdoors without wearing masks after it achieved a student vaccination rate of over 85 per cent.

The UAE has updated land entry protocols for those living in the border areas with neighbouring countries.

Ninety per cent of the UAE population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 99.82 per cent has received the first dose.

Umm Al Quwain is the latest emirate to announce a 50 per cent discount on traffic fines, coinciding with the UAE's Golden Jubilee celebrations.

The UAE confirmed 70 new cases of COVID-19 from 323,348 tests on Tuesday.

Bruno Le Maire, the French Minister of Economy and Finance said in a statement that "the UAE can count on the full support of France," after discussions about a future of clean energy.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have outlined the regulations for short-term car rental services.

The UAE confirmed 67 new cases of COVID-19 from 231,122 tests on Monday.

The UAE, Jordan and Israel have signed a landmark declaration of intent to build renewable electricity and water desalination capacity, aimed at ensuring energy and water security in the region.

Abu Dhabi will be the first city globally to share real world evidence of the impact of the COVID-19 medication, Sotrovimab.

Firefighters from Dubai Civil Defence were quick on the scene after a car burst into flames on an exit off Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held a meeting with the US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin.

The UAE has welcomed the political agreement signed between Sudan’s Lieutenant General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan and Dr Abdullah Hamdouk.

Holiday home operators in Abu Dhabi have been invited to register their units on the new online system launched by the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT).

As many as 492 motorists were fined in Abu Dhabi for ignoring 'stop' signs on the road, during the first nine months of this year.

The region's largest aquarium will open its doors in Abu Dhabi's Al Qana on Friday.

Abu Dhabi has launched a major development plan to increase the efficiency of sustainable agricultural production.

With just months away for Expo 2020 Dubai to take-off, Emirates Airline is offering its passengers a free pass to the 'The World’s Greatest Show'.

Tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale, with chances for a lucky few to win invites to the exclusive curtain-raiser on September 30.

Organisers of Expo 2020 Dubai are confident about hosting the event in October despite the challenges posed by the pandemic.

Luxembourg will gift its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion to the UAE.

A specialised and integrated 3D printing zone will be coming up at the Expo 2020 Dubai venue.

Lopos, a wearable device from Belgium that sets off alarms when social distancing is not being respected, is among several COVID-19-related projects picked for Expo 2020 Dubai’s Global Best Practice Programme.

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.

Ticket prices for Expo 2020 Dubai have been announced, with a single-day entry costing AED 95.

ARN, the largest multilingual commercial radio network in the world, has been unveiled as 'official broadcaster' of Expo 2020 Dubai.

Currently, there are no plans for visitors heading to Expo 2020 Dubai to vaccinate against COVID-19.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has tweeted an update on preparations for Expo 2020 Dubai.

Expo 2020 Dubai marked the 100-day milestone with a stunning light display that was projected on the Al Wasl dome. 

Dubai will be offering COVID-19 vaccine to all official representatives of participating countries in Expo 2020.

Love is in the air! A young man has made history of sorts after he became the first to propose to his partner at the Expo 2020 Dubai site.

A line-up of experts, change-makers and industry leaders will join forces with Expo 2020 Dubai for the event's Climate and Biodiversity Week.

Expo 2020 Dubai continues to shine the spotlight on innovative best practices that are helping solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.

A new roadmap to help future construction projects and mega-events lift safety standards is being created by Expo 2020.

More than 150 robots – including Opti, one of the Expo 2020 Dubai mascots – will greet visitors at the six-month event.