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The UAE rescue team is continuing its firefighting efforts in Albania, where wildfires have swept across several regions.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is rolling out five new public bus routes starting Friday, August 29, to meet growing demand and improve connectivity across the city.

The 1 Billion Followers Summit will return for its fourth edition in January 2026, with a first-of-its-kind, $1million award for films created through AI.

The UAE carried out its 81st airdrop on Tuesday under the 'Birds of Goodness' operation in efforts to continue humanitarian support for Palestinians in Gaza.

The UAE has strongly condemned the ongoing escalations committed by the Israeli military in Syrian territory, stating it as a clear violation of 1974 Disengagement Agreement that created a UN-patrolled zone separating the countries' forces.

Loading has begun at Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi for the 'Hamdan Humanitarian Ship 9', which will soon set sail for Egypt’s Al Arish Port before its cargo is transferred into Gaza.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is streamlining driver training across the emirate with the help of its cutting-edge digital platform 'Tadreeb'.

A group of social media users have been referred to the Federal Public Prosecution after they were caught violating "media content standards", the National Media Office said on Tuesday.

Friday, September 5, will be a holiday for private sector workers in the UAE to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

Dubai Municipality has issued warnings to several engineering consultancy offices after uncovering exaggerated structural designs in citizens’ villa projects.

The UAE has declared Friday, September 5, as a holiday for federal employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah El Sisi during his fraternal visit to country.

The UAE has completed its 80th airdrop of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, as part of the ongoing 'Birds of Goodness' operation.

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced plans to put Dibba Al Hisn's Al Hosn Fort on the UNESCO list following its recent restoration.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met Angolan leader João Manuel Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda at the start of his state visit.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic improvements at 10 school zones across the city, benefiting 27 schools.

The UAE has mediated another exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine, which involved 292 captives - 146 from each side.

The UAE has carried out another aid air drop to the Gaza Strip, days after a UN-backed body declared famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, adding that it is likely to spread.

Dubai has added six new private schools for the new academic year, along with 16 early childhood centres and three international universities.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a state visit to Angola on Sunday.

Access to Dubai International Airport's Terminal 1 is set to improve under a new contract awarded by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) to widen the existing bridge from three to four lanes.

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of the serious risks posed by using unsecured, free public Wi-Fi networks, revealing that more than 12,000 breaches have been recorded through such networks since the beginning of the year.

The ninth UAE aid ship for Gaza is being loaded with 7,000 tonnes of essential food supplies.

A UAE aid convoy, loaded with critical food and relief supplies, has arrived in Gaza to address the urgent needs of Palestinians displaced by the conflict, state news agency Wam reported.

As part of ‘’Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’’, the “Life and Hope (2)” convoy has delivered a large shipment of urgently needed medicines, medical devices, and supplies to support hospitals in the Gaza Strip.

The United Arab Emirates has sent 30 tonnes of medical supplies, including emergency medicines, to Chad to help contain the outbreak of cholera.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Saturday met with Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro, in the capital Podgorica, to enhance bilateral relations and explored prospects for cooperation across various sectors.

Four convoys carrying diverse humanitarian aid from the UAE crossed into Gaza through the Rafah border crossing in Egypt last week, as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3".

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the new Israeli settlement plan in the occupied West Bank and the ongoing large-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip.

The UAE Rescue Team is continuing its high-efficiency firefighting operations in Albania, tackling widespread wildfires across several regions.

A 3.3. magnitude earthquake was recorded in the emirate of Fujairah on Friday.

The UAE has strongly condemned the recent attack on a World Food Programme convoy in Sudan's North Darfur region, calling it a blatant violation of international humanitarian law.

The UAE Ministry of Interior has extradited two international fugitives to France and Belgium, following their arrest by Dubai Police based on Interpol Red Notices.

Dubai Police will deploy special patrols and drones to ensure student safety on the roads as they return to their classrooms at the start of the new academic year on Monday.

The UAE has continued to carry out air drops of essential aid into Gaza as health ministry data showed death toll from starvation rose to 271.

The UAE pavilion has welcome three million visitors at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, marking another key milestone in its journey as one of the most visited and admired national pavilions at the Expo.

Dubai Metro users can now enjoy a smoother commute, thanks to a major upgrade in station signage.

In a major drug bust, authorities in Abu Dhabi have arrested a three-member gang who were caught with 377 kg of crystal meth.

A young motorcyclist has been caught riding dangerously without number plates in Dubai's Al Khawaneej area.

The UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation, has carried out a medical evacuation from Gaza, transporting 155 patients and their families for treatment.

The UAE has joined a host of countries, including the US, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, in expressing shock over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan as the civil conflict rages into its third year.

A total of 405 fake recruitments to bypass Emiratisation targets have been detected at private sector companies across the UAE during the first half of this year.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan over a bus collision that killed at least 79 people.

UAE federal workers will be allowed reduced work hours on Monday, August 25, for school drop-offs and pick-ups on the first day of the new academic year. 

The first batch of the UAE's "Youth Social Missions Programme" has arrived in Egypt's Al Arish to start humanitarian work in Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

Dubai's Foster Care Committee has worked on 287 cases during the first half of the year, recording 98.26 per cent in judicial approval rating for its competent and accurate recommendations.

The Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the licence of Malik Exchange and imposed a fine of AED2 million for violations of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.

The UAE Rescue Team has conducted 19 specialised operations, with 406 precise water drops on fire hotspots, using more than 700,000 kg of water in continued efforts to fight wildfires in Albania.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First-Class Medal of Independence on Ukraine Ambassador to the UAE, Dmytro Sinyk.

Parkin, Dubai's largest paid parking services provider, has partnered with a subsidiary of e& to roll out 200 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the city, and reduce charging time to under 30 minutes. 

Dubai Humanitarian on Tuesday convened a community gathering alongside some UN offices to honour the "sacrifices of humanitarian workers" and to reaffirm that aid workers must never be a target, as the globe marked World Humanitarian Day.

A UAE taskforce has been dispatched to support efforts to extinguish the wildfires in Montenegro, under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Archeologists in Abu Dhabi discovered a Christian faith cross moulded onto a plaque that has been dated to the 7th or 8th century on Sir Bani Yas Island, as the emirate reignites efforts to unearth its history.

The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has announced some scattered areas of the country are expected to experience rainfall on Wednesday and Thursday.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced the start of trial operations of electricity export from the pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta to Dubai.

The UAE's "Lifeline" water project that aims to supply clean, drinkable water to over 600,000 Palestinians in the southern parts of the Gaza Strip is progressing well.

The UAE has provided critical humanitarian aid to Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after devastating floods in May displaced hundreds of people and left several parts damaged.

UFC world champion Khamzat Chimaev was accorded a special reception in Abu Dhabi after lifting the middleweight world title in Chicago. 

The UAE rescue team has carried out 18 aerial operations using two Black Hawk helicopters as they work alongside Albanian authorities in containing raging wildfires in the country.

Digital Dubai on Monday unveiled the first virtual Emirati family, with an AI-powered child named "Latifa" introducing herself, parents, and sibling in a video posted on social media.

Dubai Police has arrested three people for stealing a pink diamond worth $25 million, shortly before the detainees reportedly intended to ship the 21 carat precious gem to another country. 

Abu Dhabi has rolled out a newborn genetic screening programme for Emirati nationals across several hospitals, to enable early detection and diagnosis of genetic conditions.

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has suspended the licence of YAS Takaful for its failure to comply with the regulatory framework governing insurance companies in the country.

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Judicial Council, has discussed ways to enhance judicial collaboration with Egypt during talks with the country's Minister of Justice Adnan Fanjari.

The UAE continued its air drops under 'Birds of Goodness' on Sunday in efforts to provide essential aid for Palestinians in Gaza.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Algeria and conveyed condolences after a passenger bus crash in the capital city of Algiers left dozens dead and several more injured.

The UAE has teamed up with Samsung for the third edition of the Samsung Innovation Campus that trains young people in key areas of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, data analysis and the Internet of Things.

The UAE rescue team is continuing its efforts to battle wildfires spreading across several parts of Albania, in coordination with relevant authorities in the country.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Prabowo Subianto of Indonesia on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

The United Arab Emirates welcomed the summit held in Alaska between Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and Vladimir Putin, President of Russian, expressing appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to promote dialogue and advance peaceful solutions.

The UAE has condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a police station in Peshawar in northern Pakistan that resulted in a number of deaths and injuries among police personnel.

The UAE air dropped essential supplies into Gaza under "Operation Birds of Goodness" on Friday.

The UAE rescue team continued on Saturday, for the fifth consecutive day, its efforts to extinguish forest fires raging in several areas of Albania, in coordination with local authorities.

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Pakistan over victims of floods and landslides as a result of heavy rainfall in the north of the country, which led to hundreds of deaths and substantial damage to property.

Abu Dhabi will start charging Darb tolls for an additional two hours in the evening from September 1 and remove daily and monthly caps on toll usage.

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with India over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, with hundreds reported missing.

The UAE has carried out its 71st air drop of aid under "Birds of Goodness" operation on Thursday, continuing its humanitarian support for Palestinians in Gaza.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed bilateral ties and efforts to address regional developments with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The UAE has has strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's statements regarding the "Greater Israel" vision, calling it a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.

The UAE's Ministry of Interior has extradited one of China's 'most wanted' for running a criminal network that operates gambling sites that generated worth millions of US dollars in illegal funds.

The UAE has successfully mediated a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine, with 84 captives from each side, totalling 168 individuals.

The UAE has delivered a shipment of critical medical supplies to support Gaza's fragile health sector, which is at the brink of breaking point following intensified attacks.

Specialised teams from the UAE continue to assist Albanian officials in containing raging wildfires across the country for the fourth consecutive day.

UAE citizens will soon be able to renew their passports a year before its expiry date, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) announced on Thursday. 

The UAE has continued to carry out aid air drops into Gaza, delivering essential food supplies to areas inaccessible by road.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed boosting bilateral ties with Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić during a phone call.

The UAE and the Philippines have held trade talks following the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) last July, with an aim at enhance trade cooperation and investment opportunities.

Specialised teams from the UAE dropped more than 400,000 kg of water to contain raging wildfires in Albania.

The Dubai International Airport is expected to welcome over 3.6 million guest ahead of the new academic year, with a daily average of 280,000 guests until August 25.

Three women have been arrested in Dubai for performing unlicensed cosmetic procedures in a residential apartment and endangering the lives of people and violating the country's medical laws.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has issued a resolution to establish Abu Dhabi Labour Prosecution.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started a project to improve connectivity from Ras Al Khor Road and Al Rebat Street towards Nad Al Hamar Intersection.

A Kuwaiti woman who was diagnosed with advanced liver and kidney disease was given a new lease of life with a double organ transplant in Abu Dhabi.

UAE firefighting teams have started operations to extinguish fires raging across Albania, including Petrela and Gramsh.

The UAE has continued its aid deliveries for Gaza, with 20 trucks loaded with approximately 500 tonnes of food supplies entering the area through land crossings on Tuesday.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reiterated the country's commitment to empower the youth to serve as leaders in their communities. 

Brazil has awarded UAE Ambassador Saleh Ahmed Al Suwaidi with the highest national honour for his role in strengthening ties between the two countries during his tenure.

Dubai’s taxi sector has seen a 7 per cent increase in activity during the first half of 2025.

The UAE's specialised teams have arrived at the Albanian capital of Tirana to support the country in its efforts to contain raging forest fires across several parts of the country.

Perseids meteor shower will illuminate the UAE skies in all its glory on Tuesday night, giving star gazers a feast for the eyes.

The UAE has extended its condolences and solidarity with Lebanon over victims of a military facility explosion in the Tyre district in southern Lebanon.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has offered his condolences over a military helicopter crash in Ghana during a phone call with his counterpart in the country Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

Sharjah has announced a "decent living grant" to help Emirati families live better with an aim to increase their monthly income to AED 17,500. 

The UAE has continued its humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, carrying out the 68th airdrop of aid on Sunday under the 'Birds of Goodness' operation.

Sharjah government has announced its decision to hire 700 UAE nationals by the end of 2025.

Inspectors from the Federal Tax Authority (FTA) have seized more than 17.6 million illegal excise goods from across markets in the UAE during the first six months of the year, marking an increase of 144.4 per cent.

Drivers in the UAE can have four black points removed from their traffic records if they avoid accidents on August 25.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev on the recent signing of the historic peace agreement between his country and Armenia.

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to mobilise international support and lay the groundwork for lasting peace in Sudan amid attempts by the Port Sudan Authority to conceal its part in prolonging the war by spreading misinformation.

Ten aid convoys from the UAE, carrying essential food and pipes for desalination plants, have entered Gaza over the last two weeks.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan for signing the historic peace agreement.

The UAE has airdropped more essential food supplies into Gaza, bringing the total aid delivered under the "Birds of Goodness" campaign to more than 3,800 tonnes.

The Ministerial Committee mandated by the Joint Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit on developments in the Gaza Strip expressed their strong condemnation and categorical rejection, on Saturday, of Israel’s announcement of its intention to impose full military control over the Gaza Strip.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms and denounced the Israeli government’s decision to occupy the Gaza Strip, warning it will lead to catastrophic consequences, including further loss of innocent life and a worsening of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

A team from Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 conducted a field inspection of the ‘‘Lifeline Water Supply Project," an initiative that aims to establish sustainable water pipelines to supply the southern areas of the Gaza Strip.

The UAE Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defence, Lieutenant General Ibrahim Nasser Al Alawi, met with the South Korean Minister of Defense, Ahn Joo Bak, as the two countries look to enhance defence cooperation.

Emirates has announced its decision to prohibit passengers from using power banks on flights from October 10, as an increasing number of lithium battery-related incidents across the aviation industry have been reported in recent years. 

Dubai Police has impounded two cars and fined the drivers after they were caught performing "dangerous stunts" on the road in an attempt to gain social media fame.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed progress in UAE-Russia cooperation with President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, before concluding his official visit to Moscow on Thursday. 

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE aims to double trade with Russia and the wider Eurasian region in the next five years, as he met with Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.

Abu Dhabi authorities have announced a partial closure at the intersection of Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and Al Falah Street as part of ongoing maintenance work.

The UAE has continued its humanitarian mission to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, conducting its 65th airdrop of relief supplies and dispatching 21 aid trucks via designated land crossings.

A minor earthquake, measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale, struck the coastal town of Al Sila in Abu Dhabi early Friday.

The UAE's National Space Academy has launched a programme to train the next generation of Emiratis through hands-on space mission systems experience, as the country aims to accelerate the development of its space capabilities. 

The UAE-based Union Association for Human Rights (UAHR) on Thursday expressed its "deep regret and dismay" regarding the statement issued by what it referred to as the "so-called 'Port Sudan Authority'" which contained "baseless allegations and unfounded claims against the United Arab Emirates."

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday arrived in Moscow for an official visit to Russia. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, discussed key national priorities with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister, in Dubai.

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.

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.

Hamish Harding, a long-term Dubai resident will continue his mission to explore the most undiscovered places when he catches a flight to space this weekend.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued its guidelines for confirmed cases of Monkeypox and their close contacts.

Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP28 UAE President-Designate, emphasised the need to mobilise resources and partnerships toward a bold and transformative approach to climate action.

The recent visa and economic reforms announced by the UAE government are luring more tenants to become homeowners.

UAE residents are increasingly opting for second passports, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have announced free public parking for the Eid holiday.

Expats in the UAE are being reminded to use only certified movers while planning their relocation after a former resident took to social media to flag a company for stalling the shipment of her belongings.

As the end of the academic year approaches, enterprising students can turn their attention to looking for a summer job and securing a teen work permit.

The Sharjah Press Club (SPC) of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has revealed the agenda for the 11th edition of the annual Sharjah Ramadan Majlis.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched an e-platform named SPHERE to strengthen early surveillance of future pandemics

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available for walk-in citizens and residents.

The 'Darb' toll system on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, Al Maqta and Mussaffah bridges have gone live today.