The Dubai Economy has penalised organisers of a sports event for not complying with the safety rules that have been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
In a Tweet, the authority said no warnings or closure orders were issued in the latest COVID-19 safety inspections.
A total of 542 businesses inspected were found to be fully compliant with the safety measures.
Dubai's new 80km road corridor to boost inter-emirate connectivity
Dubai is moving ahead with a major new road project designed to strengthen the emirate’s transport network and improve connectivity with neighbouring emirates.
Dubai strengthens cybersecurity dialogue with GISEC Global
GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, has opened in Dubai, bringing together governments, industry leaders and technology experts from more than 180 countries.
UAE shuts down 200 social media accounts for unlicensed recruitment
As many as 200 social media accounts were closed during the first half of 2026 for offering domestic worker services illegally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced on Wednesday.
UAE Floating Hospital admits 11 new patients from Gaza
The UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al-Arish has started the treatment for 11 new patients from the Gaza Strip.
UAE strongly condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities
The UAE has strongly condemned the attacks launched by the Houthi group on civilian facilities in the cities of Khamis Mushait, Abha, and Taif in Saudi Arabia.
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