A woman has been arrested in Dubai for begging and practising witchcraft, which she believed would help her influence people to give her money.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, confirmed 160,000 illicit websites and social media accounts have been shut down to protect young people.
UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and UN Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, Sigrid Kaag, have discussed ways to increase the flow of relief aid to the Gaza Strip.
The UAE Cabinet on Monday approved a national policy for biofuel production and reviewed the latest developments in the country's labour market and industrial sector.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has instructed a monthly allowance of 50 per cent of basic salary for all mosque staff working under the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments.
A budget of AED 3 billion has been allocated to enhance road connectivity, reduce congestion and improve traffic safety in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed Phase III of a project to retrofit its buildings to make them accessible and friendly for people of determination.
The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has announced the expansion of its relief programme to support the people of Gaza during Ramadan.
The UAE has joined an international network, which provides assistance to countries during a nuclear or radiological emergency.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has approved a new logo for the Dubai government.
UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the urgent need to intensify aid delivery to Gaza with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Jassim Al Thani during his working visit to Doha.
Dubai will soon get a new university, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, announced on Monday.
The Union Association for Human Rights has praised the UAE for providing humanitarian aid, including food, water and medicine and healthcare to civilians and the wounded in countries and areas of armed conflict.
The UAE has carried out the tenth drop of humanitarian aid to the northern Gaza Strip, the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
The thirteenth group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients have arrived in the UAE to receive medical treatment.
Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Dubai Police, has expanded the scope of the Traffic Incidents Management Initiative to include Ras Al Khor Street, Umm Suqeim Street, Expo Road and Hessa Street by 2024.
The Al Nidham restaurant in Abu Dhabi has been shut down for violating food safety rules.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed ways to maximise the delivery of aid to Gaza during talks with Erin Gore, CEO of World Central Kitchen (WCK),
UAE's Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi highlighted how the war on Gaza and "extreme poverty" will impact the progress in gender equality or women's empowerment.
The hearing of a case involving 84 people charged with establishing and managing a terrorist organisation in the UAE, has been adjourned to April 18.
The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in key meetings and sessions held at the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
As many as 1,202 private companies have been caught violating Emiratisation rules since mid-2022.
A man disguised as a woman has been caught begging outside a mosque in Dubai.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan says "children lie at the heart of our vision for the future", as UAE celebrates Emirati Children's Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has praised efforts as the UAE ranked seventh globally and first regionally in the 2024 Gender Inequality Index of the UN Development Programme.
A recycling initiative in Dubai has cut single-use plastic water bottle usage by nearly 18 million in two years by dispensing free drinking water throughout the city.
The UAE Food Bank will distribute more than 5 million meals during Ramadan to feed half a million families and over three million workers.
The UAE continues to make steady progress in the United Nations Development Programme's rankings on gender equality.
The UAE has expressed support for an agreement reached by the Libyan parties to oversee presidential and parliamentary elections following an Arab League meeting in Cairo.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Ramadan greetings with rulers of the Emirates and members of the Federal Supreme Council at Oasr Al Watan in the UAE capital on Wednesday.
UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan pledged commitment to the maritime corridor to provide safe aid shipment from Cyprus to Gaza during a virtual meeting with world leaders on Wednesday.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a red weather alert for Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah as dense fog blankets the country, impacting visibility.
Nine vehicles have been seized in Ras Al Khaimah after drivers pulled dangerous stunts during heavy rains recently.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed construction works on internal roads and streetlighting at Margham, Lehbab, Al Lesaili and Hatta.
Passengers who travelled on an Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi to Dublin on March 9 are being asked to contact health authorities in Ireland after a case of measles was confirmed.
The UAE will boost humanitarian aid to Gaza during the holy month of Ramadan, focusing on essential healthcare and religious needs.
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued a law establishing the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment.
Seventeen beggars were arrested across Dubai on the first day of Ramadan on Monday.
Keeping with the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan, Dubai Holding has launched the 'Gift It Forward' initiative that repurposes thousands of new items and products into distinctive, one-of-a-kind gifts for blue-collar workers and low-income families.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the need to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza during talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
The UAE's third aid ship, carrying 4,500 tonnes of humanitarian supplies, is set to depart from the UAE for the city of Al Arish in Egypt.
The UAE has airdropped an eighth batch of humanitarian aid in northern Gaza as part of its joint operation with Egypt.
The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has granted approval for the launch of 144 infrastructure projects with a budget of AED 66 billion.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Paid parking zones across Dubai will adhere to a two-shift system from Monday to Saturday, during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.
The UAE and Egypt have successfully completed their seventh airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid into northern Gaza.
Abu Dhabi Police have implemented new restrictions on large vehicles to improve traffic flow during the holy month of Ramadan,
Heavy fog has hit parts of the UAE, reducing visibility, with authorities urging residents to exercise caution on the roads.
Mostly pleasant weather conditions are expected throughout Ramadan, with comfortable nights and mornings and a slight increase in temperatures during the latter half of the holy month.
The first day of the holy month of Ramadan will be Monday, March 11.
The UAE's Moon-sighting committee will meet on the evening of Sunday to determine the start of Ramadan.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre (SZGMC) in Abu Dhabi has completed its preparations to receive worshippers and visitors during Ramadan.
Some schools, universities and nurseries in Dubai have been given the option for remote learning by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) following severe weather conditions over the weekend.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed all intercity buses are operating as normal following Saturday's adverse weather conditions.
Cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif have been opened by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) spanning seven kilometres, to connect with the existing tracks in the two districts.
The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which calls for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
More rain is expected to fall in the UAE today with a yellow alert being issued by the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) for Abu Dhabi with cloudy conditions remaining until the afternoon.
Dubai Police reported receiving a total of 10,232 calls on Saturday between 6 AM and 3 PM, according to information released by the Dubai Media Office.
The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast Sunday's weather conditions to be generally clear to partly cloudy across the country with light rain in some areas.
The Joint Operations Command of the UAE Ministry of Defence has announced the sixth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid carried out by the UAE and Egyptian Air Forces on the northern Gaza Strip.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has diverted traffic along a section of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road due to water logging.
Heavy rain affected operations at Dubai International (DXB) on Saturday morning, leading to the diversion of 13 flights to nearby airports.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned public bus users of delays due to the weather conditions.
Residents have been receiving messages from the Dubai Police on their mobile phones, advising them to take adequate precautions due to the bad weather conditions.
Food delivery companies in the UAE have warned of delays or suspension of services due to the "adverse weather conditions" affecting the country.
Emergency preparedness and readiness levels have been stepped up in Dubai to deal with the adverse weather conditions.
Global Village will remain closed to the public on Saturday due to "adverse weather conditions".
Authorities in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi City are taking further precautionary measures to deal with adverse weather conditions.
Residents in the UAE have been urged to avoid valleys, mountains and areas prone to flooding as heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecast for the country over the next few days.
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has called on private sector establishments to be flexible in their work patterns due to unstable weather conditions.
The UAE, the European Commission, the US and their partners have endorsed the activation of a maritime corridor to securely send aid from Cyprus to Gaza via sea.
The UAE has airdropped a fifth batch of humanitarian aid in northern Gaza as part of its joint operation with Egypt.
The hearing of the case involving 84 people charged with establishing and managing a terrorist organisation in the UAE, has been adjourned to March 14.
As many as 691 prisoners have been pardoned in Dubai ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, have marked International Women's Day with special social media posts.
His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has ordered the release of 314 prisoners in the Emirate ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
The UAE Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) have signed a partnership agreement to develop multi-solar plants across Abu Dhabi.
A four-day workweek has been announced for employees of Umm Al Quwain government departments during Ramadan.
The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli government’s decision to approve the construction of 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem.
Nominations have opened for the Emirates Labour Market Award which recognises the efforts of outstanding companies, workers and business service partners and centres.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 735 prisoners ahead of the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Emirates flights from Hamburg and Frankfurt on Thursday have been impacted due to the airport security worker strike in Germany.
In light of the adverse weather conditions expected over the coming days, UAE authorities will hold a special media briefing on Thursday, March 7 at 5:00 pm.
The Dubai government has launched the 'Work Bundle' digital platform to cut the processing time to issue work permits for private sector employees from 30 days to five.
As many as 1,969 people in the Philippines have received free eye care treatment under a unique programme organised by a UAE-based charity.
A passenger train station will be constructed in Sharjah, which will be connected to the Etihad Rail network.
Services between Equiti and Discovery Gardens stations on Dubai Metro's Red Line have resumed following a a brief disruption.
Authorities in Dubai will be keeping a close watch on health and safety standards in food outlets during Ramadan.
Nora Al Matrooshi and Mohammad Al Mulla from the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme have graduated from the NASA programme following a two-year training period.
Medical staff at the UAE field hospital in Chad have successfully performed 389 surgeries, including major operations, and are receiving around 80 patients daily.
The UAE has dropped a second batch of humanitarian aid in northern Gaza, in a joint effort by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force, the Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
A new signalised junction is now operational at the intersection of Dubai's Al Majasimi Street and Al Wasl Road, situated between Umm Suqeim and Al Thanya streets.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the 'Order of Zayed' to Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah.
The third edition of the World Police Summit opened in Dubai on Tuesday, featuring security leaders, exhibitors and law enforcement entities from around the world.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as he landed in Abu Dhabi on a state visit.
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) has revealed the results of a scientific study, considered to be the first of its kind in the Middle East, concerning the analysis of persistent organic pollutants and heavy metals in the tissues of seven dead whales.
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has unveiled a new death insurance cover for blue-collar workers for annual fees ranging between AED 37 and AED 72.
Police forces across all Emirates have urged motorists to drive with extreme caution as heavy rain is affecting roads across the UAE.
A AED 1 billion endowment fund, in honour of mothers, has been launched in the UAE, ahead of Ramadan.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, has launched a programme to support Emirati farmers.
Actor Idris Elba has partnered with the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) to leverage the Emirate's vision for a secure and sustainable food and water future.
The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has outlined the working hours for federal entities during the holy month of Ramadan.
A budget of AED 6.4 billion has been approved for the Nafis scheme to empower Emirati talent and facilitate the entry of 36,000 citizens into the private sector workforce in 2024.
Dubai's taxis clocked around 114 million trips in 2023, transporting more than 198 million passengers.
The working day for employees in the UAE private sector will be shortened by two hours during Ramadan, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Captain Mohammed Salem Al Nuaimi at Zayed Military Hospital, where he is receiving treatment for injuries sustained during a recent terror attack in Somalia.
Four people were rescued after their boat capsized off the coast of Sharjah.
The UAE's total federal assets amounted to a "remarkable" AED 481.5 billion until the third quarter of 2023, leading the country to rank first globally in four international financial competitiveness indicators.
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has marked the first anniversary of his historic six-month space mission with a special message on social media.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has viewed the plans for the AED 800 million "Billion Meals Endowment" tower, to be built on Sheikh Zayed Road.
The fourth and final reactor at the UAE's Barakah nuclear energy plant has come on line.
Another spell of wet weather is forecast for much of the UAE for the first half of next week.
Two astronauts from the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme will graduate from the 2021 NASA Astronaut Candidate Class training programme on March 5 at the Johnson Space Centre in Houston.
The UAE has unveiled the XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition, which has a total prize purse of $119 million, to encourage global innovators to focus on transforming the reliability, affordability and sustainability of water desalination technologies.
Starting March 1, commuters on Dubai Metro and Tram will not be allowed to take their e-scooters onboard.
The UAE has strongly condemned Israeli forces targeting thousands of Palestinians waiting for an aid delivery in the Gaza Strip, leaving more than 100 dead.
The UAE has opened 300 housing units in Syria's Latakia, as part of the ongoing 'Gallant Knight 2' operation.
The UAE humanitarian team in Chad's Amdjarass is continuing its efforts to provide relief aid to Sudanese refugees to alleviate the suffering of displaced families and improve their living conditions.
An official platform has been unveiled in Dubai for individuals and organisations to contribute to humanitarian, charitable and social development initiatives.
Dubai is set to begin trial operations for a smart robot to detect violations among users of bicycles and electric scooters.
A joint operation has been launched by the UAE and Egypt to air-drop humanitarian aid in northern Gaza.
Motorists in the UAE will be paying slightly more for fuel in March.
School and university students can get up to 70 per cent discount and avail of other offers at a wide range of retail outlets within Dubai and nationwide with a new Nol card.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has greenlighted an initiative that will address global water scarcity.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been honoured with the Order of the Union for efforts taken to remove the UAE from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)'s grey list.
The UAE's National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has said it's fully prepared to deal with any issues arising from the current spell of wet and windy weather.
Dubai Cares has launched its "Gaza In Our Hearts" Ramadan fundraising campaign to support the people of Gaza.
The UAE has intensified its humanitarian operations in Kurdistan, to help those suffering in harsh winter conditions.
A cafeteria in Abu Dhabi has been shut down for repeatedly breaching food safety rules.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the country's vice presidents with the Order of Zayed for their pivotal role in successfully hosting COP28.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced a new public transport fare structure, integrating their city and suburban bus routes from February 28.
Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) has beefed up its fleet with 94 new vehicles on the back of growing demand for daily trips.
As many as 50 companies, representing over 40 per cent of global oil production, have signed the Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), committing to near-zero methane emissions and ending routine flaring by 2030, and to total net-zero operations by 2050 at COP28.
Some 117 governments pledged to triple the world's renewable energy capacity by 2030 at the U.N.'s COP28 climate summit on Saturday, as a route to cut the share of fossil fuels in the world's energy production.
The COP28 Presidency joined with the World Health Organisation to announce a new 'COP28 UAE Declaration on Climate and Health' to accelerate actions to protect people’s health from growing climate impacts.
Global business leaders and philanthropists have announced a range of transformative climate and nature initiatives, and commitments to mobilise $5 billion in collective funding at COP28.
The UAE's leaders have confirmed the country's readiness to host COP28 in 2023.
COP28 climate conference will be held at Expo City Dubai, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced.
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has officially announced that the UAE will host the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in 2023.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, will step in as the chairman of the COP28 Higher Committee.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the Higher Committee responsible for preparations of COP28 UAE, convened members to discuss preparations in the lead-up to the climate summit.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, says COP28 will be the most important event in 2023.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have looked at how the foundation could join forces with COP28 to address the impact of climate change on human health.
Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and COP28 President-Designate, has emphasized the crucial role of Caribbean nations in aligning support for climate action at COP28.
COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber has called on governments, industry and all stakeholders to "disrupt business as usual" and take decisive action to tackle the climate crisis.
The COP28 Presidency has announced its two-week thematic programme, geared towards delivering real world solutions to climate change at the November summit in Dubai.
Wearing a facemask is no longer mandatory in most public spaces across the UAE, including educational institutions.
The first COP28 Presidency-hosted and youth-led event, 'Road to COP28', aims to accelerate global climate action.
The UAE's expanded visa and immigration rules will come into effect in early September, providing more flexibility and greater benefits.
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.
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.
The UAE Cabinet has approved 78 new environmental projects and initiatives as the country gears up to host the UN climate change conference (COP28) later this year.
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.
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.
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.
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