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Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to keep their cars locked when they're parked outside homes.

You can now officially use your drone to shoot videos and photos in the UAE.

Tourists arriving in the UAE have started receiving a pleasant surprise at the airport.

"Wise heads" are needed to de-escalate current developments in the region.

A six-year-old boy has died in Dubai after being left behind on a bus.

A 40-year-old Indian national has drowned after suffering a cardiac arrest at Jumeirah beach during an outing with his family.

A tender has been issued for the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

The mandatory midday summer break for outdoor workers in the UAE is now in effect.

Malaysia’s King has left the UAE after a two-dat state visit. 

Ziad Saleh has became the first Arab expatriate to be granted permanent residency in the UAE.

The Rulers of the UAE have sent their condolences to Saudi Arabia's King on the death of Prince Mohammed bin Muttab.

The most ancient Christian site discovered in the UAE is now open to the public

More than AED 705 million worth of cheque-related disputes were resolved at Al Muraqqabat Police Station last year. 

Cooling services have been restored in Motor City after a dispute over unpaid service charges.

The mandatory midday summer break for outdoor workers in the UAE will come into force on June 15.

Two men have been rescued from the summit of Wadi Al Beeh.

Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) says it could be forced to replace the owners’ association management company in Motor City if the air-conditioning issue in the residential community is not resolved soon.

Have you ever stumbled across a digital document containing sensitive information, such as your colleague's wages?

The UAE and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to fight extremism at both regional and international levels.

The UAE has condemned the Houthi militia’s attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia.

An incident which took place in a school on Wednesday morning was minor, according to Dubai Police.  

The UAE is helping build a power plant worth USD 100 million (AED 367 million) in Yemen's southern city of Aden.

Residents in Motor City have been left without proper air conditioning because of an alleged dispute over unpaid dues.

Investigations have found a sewage pipe leak was what caused water contamination at a residential building in Ajman.

Diplomats have hailed the UAE's historic relationship with Germany.

It’s now a lot easier for tourists to recover their Value Added Tax (VAT) amount while leaving the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is on a two-day state visit to Germany.

A committee has been formed in Ajman to come up with answers on how and why tenants were exposed to water contamination at a residential complex in the emirate over the weekend.

Authorities in the UAE are taking steps to protect students from the summer heat.

The UAE's updated medical liability law will reduce errors at hospitals and clinics.

The leaders of UAE and Russia say it's important for their countries to work together in order to achieve stability in the Gulf region.

A Filipino woman killed in a horrific road accident involving a tourist bus has been formally identified.

Dubai Airports has pledged to ban single-use plastics by 2020. 

The Indian government has launched a scholarship programme to help NRI and PIO cardholder students pursue higher studies back home.

A Filipina inmate of a Dubai prison was in for a pleasant surprise when she was reunited with her family.

Etihad Airways is the latest UAE carrier to suspend operations to Sudan due to security concerns.

Investigations are underway into the cause of a suspected water contamination at a residential complex in Ajman.

The UAE welcomes all efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the Middle East region.

Dubai has moved a step closer to implementing a high-speed cable car-style transport system.

A dog's life is hanging in the balance after it was brutally attacked in Umm Al Quwain.

A new strategy aimed at improving quality of life in the Emirates has been approved by the UAE Cabinet.

The Omani transport firm Mwasalat has resumed its bus service between Muscat and Dubai following Thursday’s accident, which killed 17 passengers.

A woman who made over AED 183,000 in just 17 days by conning people on social media has been arrested by Dubai Police.

Dubai Cares has launched a three-year teacher training programme in Ghana to upgrade the quality of kindergarten education in the country.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is working towards setting up a floating solar power plant.

Don't fall for rumours about changes in the speed limits on Ajman's roads.

Sharjah is stepping up efforts to enhance its water supply and distribution network.

A new patient network is being launched in the region to support people struggling with obesity.

The fire erupted on the second and third floors of Jesco supermarket in Al Baraha.

This is part of the Emirates Polio Campaign implemented in the country since 2014 which ended in April this year.

That's according to Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, speaking at the GLOBSEC 2019 Bratislava Forum in Slovakia.

Emirati twin boys have drowned after swimming in their neighbour's pool unsupervised in Ras Al Khaimah.

Over 200,000 Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian refugees benefited from the UAE's Ramadan Project.

A total of 17 people have died and five critically injured in a bus accident in Dubai.

The UAE has strongly condemned Wednesday's terrorist attack on a security checkpoint in Egypt that left eight police officers dead.

Ajman Police have taken steps towards a safer Eid al-Fitr holiday for residents.

The UAE hopes that wisdom, voice of reason and constructive dialogue will prevail in Sudan.

A 13-year-old girl has been killed and seven others injured after a multi-vehicle road crash along Al Dhaid Road in Sharjah.

Three Emirati children and their nanny have died following a horrific crash in Abu Dhabi's Al-Falah area.

A Sharjah-bound flight was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to a medical emergency on board.

Another Indian businessman from Dubai has been handed a 10-year residency visa.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated Eid al-Fitr with the children of Emirati martyrs.

Emirates has given old billboards a new lease of life to celebrate World Environment Day.

The DHA has issued health advice for those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

The UAE has taken early steps to implement eco-friendly development plans.

Abu Dhabi's Yas Mall has reopened after it was evacuated earlier this morning when an alarm went off.

Emirates Airline has suspended flights between Dubai and Khartoum due to the current political unrest in Sudan.

The UAE is carrying out humanitarian initiatives around the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Bill Gates has praised the UAE's efforts to battle disease around the world.

Members of the UAE's royal family have performed Eid prayers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The UAE leaders have congratulated the heads of Arab and Islamic states on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.

Indian billionaire Yousuf Ali is the first expat to be granted permanent residency in the UAE.

The first day of Eid Al Fitr will be marked in the UAE on Tuesday, June 4.

More than 20,000 families in Yemen have received new Eid clothes from the UAE.

More than half of UAE residents say they're taking steps to beat air pollution.

Sharjah Police have recovered the body of a driver after his car plunged into the sea on Sunday night.

A well-known businessman has become latest Indian to get a 10-year UAE visa.

Sharjah's Ruler has allocated a whopping AED 550 million to scientific research in the emirate.

A six-year-old girl is fighting for her life after falling from an apartment building in Sharjah.

From Sunday, all paid parking zones in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ajman are free to use during the Eid holidays.

A total of 1,081 public buses will be deployed in Sharjah this week.

UAE's national air carrier is stepping up efforts to help ease a critical shortage of clean drinking water in three African nations.

Ras al Khaimah's Ruler has urged the international community to confront radical ideologies and dry up its sources.

More than 2,500 mangroves are set to to be planted in Fujairah.

A home fire in Abu Dhabi has caused the death of an infant.

A yacht was completely destroyed after it caught fire in Sharjah on Friday evening.

5G has arrived to the shores of the UAE.

Refurbishments at Dubai International Airport's (DXB) southern runway are now complete.

If you live in the UAE and have a Huawei device, there's nothing you should be worried about.

Arab leaders have demanded the international community to take a tougher position against Iran.

Nearly two-thirds of UAE employees hide their social media activity from their boss.

The number of people in the UAE who have quit smoking has risen drastically in the last two years.

A five-year-old boy has died in Al Ain city after he got trapped in a parked vehicle owned by his family.

An ambitious year-long initiative has been rolled out in the UAE to boost the skills of the Emirati workforce.

The Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) between the UAE and the United States that was signed earlier this year has now come into force.

Archaeological excavations in Al Ain have revealed stunning new evidence on community life in the region 3,000 years ago.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has held talks with US National Security Adviser John Bolton.

People flying out of Dubai this weekend are being advised to double-check with their airline on where they're departing from.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced revised timings for public transport and service centres.

Motorists in the UAE will be paying more for fuel in the month of June.

Services on Dubai Metro's Red Line is back on track following a "technical malfunction" on Wednesday.

Authorities are urging us to stay clear of fireworks during the Eid holidays.

Authorities in Sharjah are warning the public against using the services of unlicenced pest-control companies.

Around 70 million people across the globe have benefited from a major humanitarian drive led by Dubai in 2018.

Parking will be free across Dubai during the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

More than 3,300 children who were born to Emirati mothers and foreign fathers are now UAE nationals.

A Dubai resident has shared her experience of conquering the world's tallest mountain.

The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs has issued a warning to Arab nations over the world's developing political situation.

Healthcare experts from around the world are being invited to submit their research ideas for a competitive funding opportunity in the Emirates.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received a formal invitation to Thursday's emergency GCC summit in Saudi Arabia.

Dubai has been chosen to host the second edition of the World Tolerance Summit later this year.

A man who was turned away from a number of hospitals due to the complexity of his cancer has had his life saved by doctors at Dubai Hospital.

The UAE Food Bank says it's once again had an excellent response to its activities during Ramadan.

More than half of UAE residents believe their smart devices are spying on them.