Local News from Friday, February 28th, 2025

Four UAE aid planes arrived at Egypt's El Arish International Airport this week, as part of the country's humanitarian air bridge to support the people of Gaza.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed a major expansion of Al Rowaiyah Truck Rest Stop, increasing its parking capacity from 40 to 175 slots.

The UAE Presidential Court has confirmed that Saturday, March 1, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

A fatal lorry fire and collision in Jebel Ali has prompted Dubai Police to reinforce the importance of regular vehicle inspections and preventive maintenance.

In a world first, the UAE Council for Fatwa is set to use AI-powered drones to sight the crescent moon, marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced six convenient ways for individuals and institutions to contribute.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Azerbaijani COP29 Presidency have hosted a two-day meeting at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi.

Fuel prices for March 2025 have been announced by the UAE Fuel Price Committee. Diesel sees the biggest drop in price from AED 2.82 in February to AED 2.77.

UAE leaders have praised the work of teachers and schools across the UAE as the nation celebrates its first Emirati Day of Education.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded an official visit to Pakistan where multiple agreements were signed, including MoUs between Etihad Rail and Pakistan’s Ministry of Railways.

The UAE has welcomed calls for a humanitarian truce in Sudan, made by members of the UN Security Council, for the holy month of Ramadan and rejects "false allegations against the UAE" made by the Sudanese representative at the UN.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Syrian territory, reaffirming the nation's commitment to Syria's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity.