Dubai pilots AI to detect smoking in taxis, enhances cleanliness standards
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has begun testing artificial intelligence (AI) to identify smoking violations inside taxis. Using in-car...
United Arab Emirate
UAE: No life lost as Sharjah police rescue four after vehicle overturns
In the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah Police, in collaboration with the National Search and Rescue Centre of the National Guard,...
UAE announces establishment of humanitarian aid agency in historic move
President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, has issued Federal Decree No. 27...
Sigh of relief for Lebanese women as aid from UAE lands in Beirut
Two relief planes from the United Arab Emirates have landed in Beirut, Lebanon, carrying 80 tonnes of essential supplies to...
UAE schools, Dubai health authority launch free MMR vaccination drive for primary students
Schools in the UAE are partnering with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to offer free MMR (Measles, Rubella, and Mumps)...
Hotel fire claims two lives in Dubai
Two people have lost their lives in a devastating hotel fire that broke out in Dubai's Baniyas Square, near the...
UAE, Qatar leaders hold talks on bilateral ties, stress need for peace in Middle East
The President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, held a...
UAE celebrates 12th annual Flag Day, government calls for celebration love, loyalty
The United Arab Emirates is celebrating its 12th annual Flag Day today, November 1st, with a vibrant display of national...
UAE launches initiative to support education in Lebanon
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has launched specialized programs...
Pope Francis welcomes delegation from UAE’s Abrahamic Family House, applauds commitment to interfaith efforts
Pope Francis has welcomed representatives from the Abrahamic Family House in the UAE to a private audience at the Vatican,...
Dubai gears up for Halloween with “houses of horror” springing up
Dubai's expat community is gearing up for Halloween, with "houses of horror" springing up across the city. This year, some...
Dubai Police introduces stricter traffic regulations
Dubai Police has introduced stricter traffic regulations, effective immediately. Vehicles can now be impounded for up to 30 days for...
Dubai wonders: Authorities introduce AI driven app for visitors, residents to report road hazards, obstacles
In an exciting move, residents and visitors in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, can now report broken roads, fallen trees, and...
Honesty pays: Dubai Police honors Egyptian taxi driver for returning precious valuables
Dubai Police have recognized an Egyptian taxi driver, Hamada Abu Zeid, for his honesty and integrity after he returned valuable...
Saudi to host possible peace talk between Russia, Ukraine, President Putin declares
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Saudi Arabia would be a suitable location for potential peace talks between Russia...
Wynn Resorts wins historic license, paves way for gambling in UAE
Las Vegas-based hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts has secured the United Arab Emirates' first commercial gaming operator's license, the...
Emirates bars pagers, walkie-talkies onboard after several blasts across Lebanon
Dubai-based airline Emirates has implemented additional security measures and flight schedule adjustments in response to regional tensions and recent sabotage...
UAE reaffirms support for Lebanon’s unity, announces $100 million aid package amid crisis
The United Arab Emirates reiterated its steadfast commitment to Lebanon’s unity, national sovereignty, and territorial integrity, according to a statement...
UAE slams Sudan over attack on diplomatic residence
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned an attack on the residence of its ambassador in Khartoum, calling it a...
Dubai police rescue motorist after cruise control malfunctions
Dubai Police came to the rescue of a motorist through an emergency call after the cruise control system of their...
UAE pardons 57 Bangladeshis jailed for protests against ousted government
The UAE has pardoned 57 Bangladeshis residing in the country who had been jailed for protesting against the now-ousted government...
Iraq announces resumption of talks with U.S. on withdrawal of coalition troops, set to begin Sunday
Iraq's government has declared the recommencement of discussions with the United States regarding the presence of anti-jihadist coalition forces within...
Crown Prince discusses regional stability with US, UAE, Indian officials
Crown of Prince Mohammed bin Salman has met with senior officials from the US, UAE and India. Salman received in...
UAE announces Eid al-Fitr holiday dates for private, public sector employees
The Eid al-Fitr holiday for federal and private sector employees in the UAE will begin on April 20, authorities in...
Israel, UAE sign free trade pact into effect
Israel and the United Arab Emirates on Sunday signed a free trade pact into effect, reducing or removing tariffs on...
Ramadan 2023: UAE experts urge Muslims to adopt sustainable, healthier diets
The holy month of Ramadan is a “golden opportunity” to make a shift toward a greener, sustainable, healthier and non-wasteful...
About $100 million in earthquake relief pledged to Syria, Turkey by UAE
The United Arab Emirates Tuesday pledged $100 million to Syria and Turkey, one of the largest sums yet following...
Dubai sets out $8.7 trillion economic plan to double on foreign trade, investment for next decade
Dubai set out a 32 trillion-dirham ($8.7 trillion) economic plan on Wednesday that includes doubling foreign trade and investment...
Doctors remove tumor the size of football from man’s stomach in UAE surgery
Surgeons at Dubai’s NMC Specialty Hospital have removed a tumor the size of a football from a man’s stomach...
UAE to host next WTO ministerial conference in Feb 2024
The next World Trade Organization ministerial conference will be held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in February 2024,...
UAE delegation in Scotland to explore trade, renewable energy opportunities
A delegation of business leaders and investors from the United Arab Emirates have embarked on an official visit to...
Private sector CEO under investigation by UAE Public Prosecution
The United Arab Emirate’s Public Prosecution announced Saturday that it is investigating the CEO of a private sector...
UAE emerges as country with world’s most powerful travel document
The United Arab Emirates, home to glitzy Dubai, has a new record to add to its list: the...
Morroco historic World Cup knockout victory praised by Dubai ruler
Dubai’s ruler has praised the Moroccan team’s historic World Cup knockout victory over Spain on Tuesday – describing...
UAE historic Moon mission ready for launch
The United Arab Emirates’ Rashid Rover, the first Emirati mission to the moon surface, has been integrated onto...
UAE reiterates call to end Russia-Ukraine war through diplomacy, dialogue
The United Arab Emirates has reiterated its call to end the Russian war in Ukraine through diplomacy and dialogue....
New mosque in Indonesia’s city inaugurated by UAE President
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurated the new Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Indonesia’s city of Solo with...
Presidents of UAE, Egypt witness signing of agreement to develop onshore wind project
The presidents of the UAE and Egypt witnessed the signing of an agreement on Tuesday to develop a 10...
Dubai-owned ports giant to invest over $500M to reduce CO2 emissions
DP World, a Dubai-owned ports giant has expressed intention to invest in clean energy technology. The investment which is...
Health authorities in UAE announce ease of COVID-19 measures
On Sunday, health authorities in the United Arab Emirates have announced the easing of several COVID-19 measures as cases...
UAE signs $100B green energy deal with US
The United Arab Emirates and the United States have signed an energy deal. This includes a partnership to spur...
Schools, malls across UAE to lift mask mandate as part of overhaul of COVID safety protocols
Pupils and teachers at schools across the United Arab Emirates will no longer have to wear face masks as...
Dubai’s mega project to simulate life on Mars in Metaverse in development
Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) is developing a mega project to simulate life on the Red Planet...
Abu Dhabi’s Warehouse421 announces program focused on food security, ecologies
Warehouse421, Abu Dhabi’s home-grown arts and design center, announces its fall 2022 program, ‘A Season for Regrounding,’ which features...
UAE continues to position self as ‘digital money hub’ as cryptocurrency gains traction in real estate transactions
The United Arab Emirates continues to position itself as the 'digital money hub' as cryptocurrency gains traction in real estate...
UAE leaders congratulate Liz Truss on appointment as UK’s new PM
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Liz Truss on her...
UAE doctors warn of susceptibility of children to contagious diseases
Doctors in the United Arab Emirates have warned of the susceptibility of children to contagious diseases. “The school reopening...
UAE updates coronavirus safety measures ahead of academic year
The United Arab Emirates has updated its coronavirus safety measures ahead of the 2022-2023 academic year. This will see...
Dedicated football fan zones set up in Dubai ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022
Dedicated football fan zones are being set up across Dubai ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022. With less than...
UAE moves to curb obesity through launch of new drive to encourage healthy eating habits
The UAE’s capital has launched a new drive to encourage healthy eating habits and curb obesity in a strategy...
Emirates announces suspension of all Nigerian flights
Emirates has announced the suspension of all flights from Nigeria effective September 1, 2022. The announcement was contained in a...
UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan dies aged 73
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has died, Emirati state news agency WAM reported. He was...
UAE records 1,205 new Covid-19 cases
UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced 1,205 new coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of recorded cases in...
UAE relaxes Islamic laws, allows cohabitation, alcohol
The United Arab Emirates has relaxed its major Islamic personal laws, allowing unmarried couples to cohabitate, loosening alcohol restrictions, and...
UAE records 1,359 new coronavirus cases
The United Arab Emirates has reported 1,359 new coronavirus cases. While disclosing this on Sunday October 25, 2020, the Ministry...
UAE health minister announces surge in COVID-19, warns against social gatherings
United Arab Emirates Minister of Health and Prevention, Abdul Rahman Mohammed Al Owais, has announced an increase in new COVID-19...
UAE begins start-up operations of nuclear power plant
The United Arab Emirates has begun start-up operations in the initial unit of its first nuclear power plant. This was...
Dubai arrests dangerous British gang leader, extradited to UK
Dubai interpol has arrested a British gang leader accused of drug and weapons trafficking and he has been extradited to...
UAE issues Nigerians 3-week ultimatum go back home
The United Arab Emirates has issued Nigerians whose visas have expired to leave the country before August 17, 2020 or...
UAE launches first mission to Mars
The United Arab Emirates has disclosed plan to launch its first mission to Mars. The mission, which is scheduled to...
