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Motorists will have to pay more for petrol in June as prices continue to rise for the fourth month in a row.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is advising UAE nationals and residents to avoid non-essential travel to Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan due to the evolving public health situation related to Ebola.

Dubai Police have foiled a major robbery that involved eight suspects attempting to steal rare luxury oud valued at AED 12 million.

Authorities have confirmed that the public health situation in the UAE remains stable as it reviews the Ebola virus developments and reinforces its preparedness.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Kenya following a fire at a girls’ school dormitory in Nakuru County that killed 16 students and injured 79.

A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has toured the UAE field hospital in Rafah to review the humanitarian and medical services provided in the southern Gaza Strip amid the ongoing crisis.

നിരവധി ഫെഡറൽ, തദ്ദേശ സ്വയംഭരണ സ്ഥാപനങ്ങൾ, അടിയന്തര സേവനങ്ങൾ, സ്വകാര്യ മേഖല കമ്പനികൾ എന്നിവയുമായി സഹകരിച്ച് മാനവ വിഭവശേഷി, എമിറേറ്റൈസേഷൻ മന്ത്രാലയം ആണ് പരിപാടി സംഘടിപ്പിച്ചത്.

Celebrations honouring workers were held across 30 locations in the UAE during the Eid Al Adha holiday, with around 300,000 people taking part.

മുഹമ്മദ് അലി എന്ന ഇന്ത്യക്കാരന് പണം അടങ്ങിയ കവർ ലഭിക്കുകയും ഉടൻ തന്നെ  അൽ റഫ പോലീസ് സ്റ്റേഷനിലേക്ക് പോയി വിവരം അറിയിക്കുകയും ചെയ്തു. 

Dubai Customs have stepped up preparations for the return of Hajj pilgrims and the Eid Al-Adha travel rush.

Dubai Police have honoured an Indian resident for handing over AED 100,000 after finding it at a parking lot near Al Raffa.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks targeting Kuwait with missiles and drones in a phone call with Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Kuwait's Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian drone and missile attacks targeting Kuwait early Thursday.

കുവൈത്തിനോടുള്ള യുഎഇയുടെ പൂർണ്ണ ഐക്യദാർഢ്യവും രാജ്യത്തിൻറെ സുരക്ഷയും സ്ഥിരതയും സംരക്ഷിക്കുന്നതിനുള്ള എല്ലാ നടപടികൾക്കും  യു എ ഇ വിദേശകാര്യ മന്ത്രാലയം  പിന്തുണയും പ്രഖ്യാപിച്ചു.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has expressed his sincere condolences to Maxime Prévôt, Belgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, over the collision between a school bus and a train that killed four people in its northern area.

Lieutenant General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA), has carried out an inspection of the Dubai International Airport on the first day of Eid Al Adha.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted a special reception for the rulers of the Emirates, Crown Princes, Sheikhs, military personnnel and well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. 

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the First Class Order of Independence to the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the UAE, Edward Hobart, in recognition of his role in strengthening ties between the two countries during his tenure.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid Al-Adha greetings and best wishes during a phone call on Wednesday with Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Emir of the Kuwait.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for "peace, stability, and prosperity to all" in a social media post to mark Eid Al Adha.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed the Eid Al-Adha prayer on Wednesday morning at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy has concluded an official visit to Australia focused on strengthening economic ties, regional cooperation and security coordination between the two countries.

The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday condemned the attack on Barakah Nuclear Plant in the United Arab Emirates, adding that it was a flagrant violation of international law that put civilian lives, infrastructure, and the environment at grave risk.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded Elison Milton, Ireland’s Ambassador to the UAE, the First Class Order of Zayed II in recognition of her efforts in strengthening relations between the two countries during her tenure.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov during his working visit to the UAE on Tuesday.

Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department has completed preparations for Eid Al-Adha prayers at 937 mosques across the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message on Tuesday describing Arafat Day as the day of "forgiveness, mercy, and completion of faith". 

Two more patients from Gaza are being treated at the UAE floating hospital in Egypt's Al Arish.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has cleared the debts of 2,339 low-income, retirees across the country, totalling more than AED 834 million.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has delivered a new humanitarian aid convoy to Gaza carrying 40 tonnes of medical supplies and four ambulances to support the territory’s strained healthcare system.

Sri Lanka has made the UAE and 39 other countries eligible to obtain a free-of-charge tourist visas for a period of 30 days.

ആന്റി-ബെഗ്ഗിംഗ് കാമ്പെയ്‌നിലൂടെ എല്ലാ തരത്തിലുമുള്ള  യാചനയെ സേന നിരീക്ഷിക്കുകയും ചെറുക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നുണ്ടെന്ന് ക്രിമിനൽ ഇൻവെസ്റ്റിഗേഷൻ ജനറൽ ഡിപ്പാർട്ട്‌മെന്റിലെ ക്രിമിനൽ   വകുപ്പ് ഡയറക്ടർ ബ്രിഗേഡിയർ അലി സലേം അൽ ഷംസി

Dubai Police are urging the public not to deal with beggars or unlicensed itinerant butchers, especially during holidays and festive periods.

  1.41 ബില്യൺ ദിർഹത്തിന്റെ ഭവന വായ്പകളും 1.51 ബില്യൺ ദിർഹത്തിന്റെ ഭവന ഗ്രാന്റുകളും റെഡി ടു -ബിൽറ്റ് വീടുകളും ഇതിൽ  ഉൾപ്പെടുന്നു

The foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of detainees linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has taken part in a joint call with leaders of the US, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions.

Representatives from the UAE and UN have looked into ways to expedite access to clean water and sanitation during a meeting ahead of the 2026 United Nations Water Conference.

A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded its participation in the GLOBSEC Forum 2026, which was held in Prague from May 21-23.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone discussion with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, over the latest developments in the region.

The UAE has sent four convoys carrying humanitarian aid and clothes to Gaza ahead of Eid Al Adha as part of efforts to support the Palestinian people under "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during a working visit to Prague.

The UAE and Serbia have discussed expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture and sustainable development during an official visit to Belgrade by UAE Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr Amna Al Dahak.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, an extension of the Arab Reading Challenge that was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police has successfully returned a handbag containing silver bars valued at approximately AED 2 million to a passenger, following intensive efforts by the authority at DXB's Terminal 1.

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed there will be no increase in private school fees for the 2026-27 academic year.

More than 180 new services will be added to Digital Dubai's "DubaiNow" application by the end of February 2027, in an effort to further unify government services through a digital channel.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening bilateral relations with Luxembourg's Grand Duke Guillaume during his work visit to the country on Friday.

The UAE has welcomed the adoption of a new World Health Assembly resolution condemning attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure, including healthcare facilities.

Abu Dhabi's Q Mobility has announced Eid Al Adha holiday changes to tolls, parking and service centre operations across the emirate.

The UAE has welcomed a new resolution adopted by the International Maritime Organisation's (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee condemning threats to shipping safety in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

സമുദ്ര സുരക്ഷയെ അപകടപ്പെടുത്തുന്ന നടപടികൾക്കെതിരെ വ്യക്തമായ സന്ദേശം നൽകുന്നതാണ് പ്രമേയം എന്ന് യുഎഇ ഊർജ്ജ, അടിസ്ഥാന സൗകര്യ മന്ത്രി സുഹൈൽ മുഹമ്മദ് അൽ മസ്രൂയി

ദുബായ് കിരീടാവകാശിയും ഉപപ്രധാനമന്ത്രിയും പ്രതിരോധ മന്ത്രിയും ദുബായ് എക്‌സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് കൗൺസിൽ ചെയർമാനുമായ ഹിസ് ഹൈനസ് ഷെയ്ഖ് ഹംദാൻ ബിൻ മുഹമ്മദ് ബിൻ റാഷിദ് അൽ മക്തൂമിന്റെ നിർദ്ദേശപ്രകാരമാണ് തീരുമാനം.

The UAE has urged the UN to take action after Iran continues to violate the Security Council resolution that outlines an end to its attacks and the protection of civilians and infrastructure in the region.

Dubai Police have detained a driver and impounded his car after he was caught doing noisy stunts and damaging public property in Oud Al Muteena.

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai from Monday, May 25, to Friday, May 29, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law outlining the preservation, documentation and classification of antiquities and archeological sites discovered in the Emirate.

Emirates Airline has advised passengers to arrive at least three hours before their departure as it is expecting a high volume of travellers during the Eid Al Adha break.

ദുബായ് മെട്രോ - റെഡ്, ഗ്രീൻ ലൈനുകൾ ശനിയാഴ്ച  രാവിലെ 5:00 മുതൽ അടുത്ത ദിവസം പുലർച്ചെ 1:00 വരെ പ്രവർത്തിക്കും.ഞായർ രാവിലെ 8:00 മുതൽ അടുത്ത ദിവസം പുലർച്ചെ 1:00 വരെയും  തിങ്കൾ മുതൽ ശനി വരെ രാവിലെ 5:00 മുതൽ അടുത്ത ദിവസം പുലർച്ചെ 1:00 വരെ പ്രവർത്തിക്കും.

യുഎൻ സുരക്ഷാ കൗൺസിൽ അംഗീകരിച്ച 2817 (2026) പ്രമേയം പാലിക്കേണ്ടതിന്റെ ആവശ്യകത ഐക്യരാഷ്ട്രസഭയിലെ യുഎഇ അംബാസഡർ ഗസാഖ് ഷഹീൻ ഊന്നിപ്പറഞ്ഞു

ദുബൈയിൽ ജൂൺ 1 മുതൽ പാർക്കിൻ നൽകുന്ന പാർക്കിംഗ് സേവനങ്ങൾക്കും സാലിക്കിന്റെ കീഴിലുള്ള ടോൾ താരിഫ്, ആക്ടിവേഷൻ ഫീസ് എന്നിവയ്ക്കും 5 ശതമാനം മൂല്യവർധിത നികുതി

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has approved an additional AED 1.5 billion support package for Dubai’s business sector.

UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri has affirmed that the country continues to operate an economic model that is adaptable to global changes. 

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will organise Eid Al Adha celebrations for workers at 30 locations across the UAE.

Dubai Police are urging recovery vehicle operators to follow strict safety procedures following the death of a tow truck driver in an unloading accident.

Dubai has renamed Al Faghi Street in Al Khawaneej to Sheikh Zayed Farm Street, in recognition of its historic role in the UAE’s Union story.

. യൂണിയൻ ഹൗസിനും അർഖൂബ് അൽ സെദിരയ്ക്കും ഒപ്പം യുഎഇയുടെ മൂന്നാമത്തെ യൂണിയൻ ലാൻഡ്‌മാർക്കായി ഈ സ്ഥലം ഇതിനോടകം   അടയാളപ്പെടുത്തിയിട്ടുമുണ്ട് 

അശ്രദ്ധയും തൊഴിൽ സുരക്ഷാ നടപടികൾ പാലിക്കാത്തതുമാണ് അപകടത്തിന് കാരണമെന്ന് ജനറൽ ട്രാഫിക് ഡിപ്പാർട്ട്‌മെന്റ് ഡയറക്ടർ ബ്രിഗേഡിയർ ജുമാ സലേം ബിൻ സുവൈദാൻ

ദുബായിയുടെ സാമ്പത്തിക പ്രതിരോധശേഷിയും ആഗോള മത്സരശേഷിയും കൂടുതൽ ശക്തിപ്പെടുമെന്ന് ഷെയ്ഖ് ഹംദാൻ

As many as 836 prisoners of various nationalities will be released from Dubai's correctional facilities ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Over 195 tonnes of food supplies have entered the Gaza Strip through 15 trucks as part of the Humaid Air Bridge campaign launched under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

The UAE has hosted a major Agentic AI Retreat bringing together more than 400 ministers and senior officials to review national plans to integrate advanced AI systems into government operations.

A volunteer medical team from has performed 65 cardiac catheterisation procedures and examined around 160 children during a field visit to Bangladesh's capital city of Dhaka.

More than 300 Emiratis will be hired in key roles at Aldar operated schools under a new partnership with Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in efforts to boost Emiratisation in the education sector.

Dubai’s Event Security Committee says it has completed preparations for Eid Al Adha, with a comprehensive plan to secure mosques, prayer grounds, roads, tourist areas, shopping centres and public markets.

A court in the UAE has sentenced a man to three years in prison and fined him AED 5 million for publishing a video on social media, inciting underage marriage.

A new UAE humanitarian aid flight has departed from Al Maktoum International Airport bound for Egypt’s Al Arish city, ahead of the delivery of emergency supplies into the Gaza Strip.

ഡ്രോൺ ആക്രമണങ്ങളെ വിദേശകാര്യ മന്ത്രാലയം ശക്തമായി അപലപിച്ചു

യു എ ഇ പ്രസിഡന്റ് ഹിസ് ഹൈനസ് ഷെയ്ഖ് മുഹമ്മദ് ബിൻ സായിദ് അൽ നഹ്യാൻ ഉത്തരവിട്ടു

ആണവ കേന്ദ്രങ്ങൾക്ക് നേരെയുള്ള ആക്രമണങ്ങൾ ക്രൂരമാണെന്നും ഐക്യരാഷ്ട്രസഭയിലെ യു എ ഇ അംബാസഡർ മുഹമ്മദ് അബുഷഹാബ്

പ്പറേഷൻ ചിവാലറസ് നൈറ്റ് 3ന്റെ ഭാഗമായാണ് വസ്ത്രങ്ങൾ കയറ്റി അയച്ചത്

The UAE has urged the Iraqi government to "urgently and unconditionally prevent all hostile acts emanating from its territory" after drones fired from its country targeted the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant last Sunday.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 956 prisoners on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has labelled the attack on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi as a "dangerous escalation" in an emergency UN Security Council meeting held on Tuesday.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday met the Al Ain FC team to honour the club’s 15th win in the 2025–2026 ADNOC Pro League.

The UAE's air defence systems successfully intercepted six hostile drones over the past 48 hours as they attempted to target civilian and vital sites in the country.

The UAE has dispatched an aid convoy carrying Eid clothing for children in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, United Arab Emirates Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Johann Wadephul, Germany's Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a working visit to Berlin.

The UAE says it remains fully prepared to respond to any emerging health situations, including developments related to Ebola.

The UAE has launched a AED 1 billion International Space Cooperation Programme to boost space research, localise advanced technologies and empower Emirati talent.

Etihad Rail has provided updated details on its Fujairah passenger station as it prepares for the gradual launch of operations later this year.

Dubai has outlined its vision for the future of the media industry during the Dubai Media Retreat, which brought together leading figures from advertising, marketing, film, gaming and digital media.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved a unified healthcare system that guarantees easy access to high-quality medical services for all citizens.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), affiliated with the United Nations, has stated that it is closely monitoring the situation at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in Abu Dhabi following the drone attack on Sunday.

The UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.

The UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.

Starting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.

Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for private sector employees in the UAE.

Dubai has launched a major digital archiving project aimed at preserving the emirate’s history and heritage.

Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has partnered with the public parking operator Parkin to streamline parking subscription services for educational institutions across the emirate.

The UAE has strongly condemned the unprovoked drone attack targeting Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, stressing it reserves its right to respond to any threats to its national security and safety of its people.

The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia that were launched from Iraqi airspace and intercepted on Sunday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant with several Arab foreign ministers during a series of phone calls on Sunday.

The UAE Fatwa Council has announced that Eid Al Adha will begin on Wednesday, May 27, after confirming the sighting of the Dhu al-Hijjah crescent moon on Sunday evening.

UAE air defences responded to three drones that entered the country from the western border area on Sunday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, condemned the drone strike near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant during a phone call on Sunday with International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi.

The UAE has ranked among the world’s top 10 governments in the 2026 Chandler Good Government Index, which measures government effectiveness across 133 countries.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded on Sunday to a fire that broke out in an electrical generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region, caused by a drone strike.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 80 per cent of the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project, which is set to reduce the journey time from 104 minutes to 16 minutes by 2030.

The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched an integrated logistics corridor connecting the emirate with ports in Oman through land border crossings to strengthen regional trade connectivity and supply chain resilience.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.

Dubai Police have urged parents to monitor the social media usage of their children when it comes to videos encouraging and promoting the excessive consumption of energy drinks.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has held talks with International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf.

The UAE's decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) was a "sovereign strategic choice" and not "driven by political considerations", Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Saturday.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call with Maldives Foreign Minister Iruthisham Adam on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.

Strongly condemning Iran's "unprovoked" attacks on the UAE, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed that all its actions were defensive, aimed at protecting its sovereignty and in line with the country’s legitimate right to safeguard its national security. 

The Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Medical and Educational Sciences has brought together teachers and education specialists from across the Gulf for a forum focused on educational excellence and innovation.

The UAE has strongly rejected Iranian allegations and threats targeting its sovereignty and national security, reaffirming its right to respond to any hostile actions in line with international law.

Dubai is set to roll out drone delivery services across selected public parks and beaches as part of its push to enhance smart mobility and visitor convenience.

The UAE and India have agreed the framework for a strategic defence partnership following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.

UAE authorities have confirmed that Danalac infant formula is not registered in the country and has not been imported through official channels.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's headquarters - Al Shera’a (known as sail in Arabic) - in Al Jaddaf.

The UAE has announced the restoration of the historic Umayyad Mosque in Damascus with the support Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation.

Dubai Police have detained a driver and impounded his car with a release fee of AED 50,000 after his reckless stunts on a highway endangered the lives of other motorists.

The UAE has successfully mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, involving 205 captives from each side.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has been briefed on the West-East Pipeline oil project that is expected to double ADNOC's export capacity through Fujairah.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday said it impounded a total of 9,753 vehicles in the year 2025 for parking rule violations.

The UAE has strongly condemned an attack targeting an Indian-flagged commercial ship off the coast of Oman, warning that the incident threatens international maritime security and the stability of critical shipping routes.

A high-level UAE–UK meeting in London has focused on security developments in the Middle East and the repercussions of recent Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting civilian sites in the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has visited Jebel Ali Port to review operations and examine ongoing efforts to strengthen Dubai’s role as a global trade hub.

A drug smuggling attempt involving more than 1.4 kg of cocaine hidden inside a passenger’s body has been foiled at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

Authorities in Fujairah have clarified that smoke seen in the Emirate's industrial area was caused by an "accidental fire" during routine pipeline maintenance work.

Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced Yas Island as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Police have issued a warning after a truck crashed into a bus that had broken down on Al Yalayis Street, near Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Bridge, leaving one dead and 19 injured.

The UAE has denied reports circulating online claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that an Israeli military delegation had been received in the Emirates.

Authorities in the UAE have unveiled a platform to help Emirati students choose the right academic and career paths, by tracking global trends, analysing skills’ gaps, and finding the right programme and job opportunities.

Dubai Customs said on Thursday it stopped an attempt to smuggle rare endangered animals through Dubai International Airport after officers discovered concealed bears inside a passenger’s luggage.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Syrian counterpart Ahmad Al Sharaa have discussed fraternal relations during a phone call.

The UAE and Qatar have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing coordination on regional issues.

The UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, has carried out an inspection tour of Dubai’s Gold Souq to review compliance with regulations in the gold sector, particularly those related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.

The Eid Al Adha holiday for Dubai Government departments and entities will begin on Monday, May 25, and continue until Friday, May 29.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with US President Donald Trump and of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in separate phone calls on Tuesday.

Dubai parking operator Parkin has introduced on-street smart parking camera systems at three key locations in the city.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has chaired a meeting of the Ministerial Council for Artificial Intelligence and Development.

India's Hindumbi Kourom Kakkada and Sweden's Dr. Aidah Alkaissi are among 10 finalists from across the world who have been shortlisted for the $250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award.

Foreign ministers of the UAE and Kuwait have discussed the need to strengthen regional cooperation after an infiltration operation in Bubiyan Island by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) was foiled.

The UAE has added 21 individuals and entities linked to Hezbollah to its local terrorist list as part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism financing and extremist activities.

The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), alongside the Ministry of Health and Prevention, has confirmed the country is fully prepared to respond to any developments related to hantavirus and other health threats.

The UAE has strongly condemned the infiltration of Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island by members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to carry out hostile acts.

Federal government employees in the UAE will get a week off to mark Eid Al Adha.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has updated its light vehicle driver training curriculum to reflect the latest advances in modern car technology, particularly vehicles equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed progress on a recently announced project to transform 50 per cent of UAE government services within two years through Agentic AI-powered autonomous execution and decision-making.

Dubai's private schools will get a nine-day break after Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) announced that Eid Al Adha holidays will begin on Monday, May 25, and end on Friday, May 29.

The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has approved Baxfendy to treat hypertension in patients who are unable to adequately control blood pressure levels through traditional medications.

Private schools in Sharjah will get a 10-day break for Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has strongly condemned the hijacking of an oil tanker that was taken from the Yemeni coast to Somalia's territorial waters with several Egyptian sailors on board.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in economic and development sectors.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its Bus-On-Demand service to four new areas — Al Qusais, Jumeirah Village Circle, Al Warqa’a and Dubai Investments Park.

Dubai Municipality has completed the Middle East’s first pilot project using advanced mobile mapping technology to survey waterways and canals.

The Dubai Media Council has opened applications for the Mohammed bin Rashid Scholarship for Emirati Media Students for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The Ministry of Education and Ministry of Higher Education have announced that in-person learning will resume for all students from Monday, May 11 in the United Arab Emirates.

Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of not giving way at pedestrian crossings after a girl suffered serious injuries when a car knocked her bicycle down while attempting to cross the street in Al Yalayis 1 area in Mira community.

The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Cheikh Ghazouani, delivered during talks between the two countries' Foreign Ministers in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

The Arab League has strongly condemned the attacks targeting the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar's territorial waters.

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the drone attack that targeted a commercial cargo ship in the territorial waters of Qatar, which caused a small fire on the ship without any injuries.

Authorities have confirmed that smoke visible in the Al Jaddaf area on Sunday was caused by a docked boat catching fire in Dubai Creek.

The United Arab Emirates, on Sunday, strongly condemned the drone attacks targeting Kuwait.

The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted two drones on Sunday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Dubai Police have introduced a "National Inspector" role within the General Department of Airport Security for one of the world's busiest travel hubs.

A senior UAE official has concluded a visit to the Netherlands focused on expanding cooperation in water security, energy and climate resilience ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially opened the city's first Smart Bus Station at Mall of the Emirates.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched a humanitarian programme to eliminate river blindness.

Dubai's Al Rashidiya Police Station recorded a 99.05 per cent safety perception rate, among other scores, during an annual inspection.

Space42 has confirmed all services and infrastructure remain fully intact after a ballistic missile targeted the administrative building of Thuraya Telecommunications Company in Sharjah's Central Region on Tuesday afternoon, injuring two.

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.

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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.