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The UAE's Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation has warned of tough action against companies violating the rules related to hiring Emiratis.

Watch out for rolling road closures in Abu Dhabi's Yas Island on Saturday as part of the World Triathlon Championship.

Heavy vehicles and buses transporting workers will be banned from entering Abu Dhabi Island from November 30 to December 4.

Burj Khalifa is set to conduct its annual fire and evacuation drill to assess preparations for New Year's Eve celebrations.

Motorists have been reminded to stick to the December 6 deadline while decorating their cars with decals to mark the country's 51st National Day, or risk a fine.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan held talks at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. 

The new phase of the Dubai Metaverse Strategy aims to enhance the digital economy and implement measures to empower the use of future technologies.

A five-member gang has been arrested in Sharjah for trying to swindle people out of their money by pretending to be employees of banks and government departments.

The average time taken by Dubai Police patrols to reach emergency scenes last year was only 2.34 minutes.

The UAE's first mission to the Moon is now scheduled to launch on November 30, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) announced.

Following days of confusion over travel restrictions to the UAE for Indian passport holders with a single name, the Indian Consulate in the UAE has issued a clarification.

Abu Dhabi Police have confirmed that Sweihan road is now open for traffic in both directions after the site of a horrific accident was cleared.

The UAE has increased the salary support for Emiratis in the private and banking sectors.

The UAE Government's annual meetings concluded in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the launch of the AED 1 billion 'Emirates Villages' project on Wednesday.

Dubai Police have fined several motorists and seized their vehicles after they were caught performing stunts during the rainy weather on Tuesday.

Investigations are underway after two vehicles collided and burst into flames in the UAE capital on Tuesday morning, killing one driver.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has outlined the government's vision for the next decade.

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.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed solidarity with Indonesia following a deadly earthquake that struck West Java.

Dubai has set another world record - this time it's for the longest continuous cycling path.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have announced the closure of Sweihan Road after a road crash led to a fire.

Four people have been arrested in Umm Al Quwain for stealing a number of cars in the Emirate.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated the Emir of Qatar and the people of the country on the start of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

An Indian national has been honoured by Dubai Police for his bravery in stopping a thief fleeing after stealing a bag containing over AED 2.7 million.

A weather alert has been issued as heavy rain and hail lashed parts of the UAE on Monday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, opened the new session of the Federal National Council (FNC) on Monday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the final race of the 2022 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at Yas Marina Circuit in the UAE capital.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Qatar on Sunday.

Dubai's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum joined thousands of people of all ages and abilities for the Dubai Run on Sunday morning.

Dubai's Al Khawaneej and Mushrif residential neighbourhoods will soon get cycling tracks.

Dubai Police invites football fans to the city as the FIFA World Cup unfolds in Qatar today, with a detailed guide titled "Cheer in Dubai, Cheer Safely," outlining the need to "respect local laws".

The Ras Al Khaimah civil defence brought a fire under control that broke out at an oil factory in the Al Halila area, just north of the emirate on Saturday.

The 9th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) will be held on Thursday, November 24, 2022, under the theme ‘Building a Resilient Future for Tourism.’

Road closures will be in place on Sunday morning to make way for the Dubai Run along Sheikh Zayed Road.

The UAE has announced a three-day break for the private sector to mark the country's National Day and Commemoration Day.

The UAE leaders have congratulated the ruler of Oman, Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, on the country's 52nd National Day.

The UAE has welcomed the extension of the Black Sea grain export deal between Ukraine and Russia.

Abu Dhabi Maritime announced the launch of a Public Water Taxi service as an alternative transport option to operate across high-demand locations, including Yas Bay, Yas Marina and Al Bandar, with more stops to be added later on.

The completion of major improvement works has helped reduce congestion on Dubai's Al Qudra Road by over 300 per cent.

The UAE Cabinet has announced public holidays to mark National Day and Commemoration Day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has hailed Qatar's hosting of the FIFA World Cup.

A Pakistani national has been honoured for managing traffic flow at a busy intersection in Dubai until police patrols arrived.

Scholarships and other rewards have been announced for Dubai's top high-school achievers.

The Emirates Lunar Mission (ELM) of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is set to launch on November 28 at 12:46 pm UAE Time.

A roadmap has been approved to make public transport in Dubai emission-free by 2050.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan planted a mangrove sapling at Ngurah Rai Forest Park in Bali, and extended support for Indonesia's sustainability drive.

Residents and visitors are gearing up for a once-a-year chance to run along Dubai's iconic Sheikh Zayed Road.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has honoured community heroes at a special ceremony in Zabeel Palace, describing them as " inspiring role models".

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will operate 1,382 daily metro trips, 700 additional taxis, 60 public buses and three modes of marine transit during the FIFA World Cup.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai met with a number of local dignitaries, heads of Dubai Government entities and businessmen on Tuesday.

The inaugural edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC) opened in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has stressed the need to address the "complex challenges" the world faces today through "dialogue and cooperation".

A 12-hour-long field security exercise is taking place on Tuesday between 6:00 am and 6:00 pm in six different Emirates.

Dubai Festival City Mall was briefly evacuated on Monday evening following a fire.

A fire that broke out in a warehouse in Dubai's Al Quoz Industrial 1 area has been brought under control.

Dubai has more than 50,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, pharmacists, dentists and technicians.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indonesian President Joko Widodo have inaugurated the Sheikh Zayed Grand mosque in Solo.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will attend the G20 Summit, which will take place in Indonesia's Bali from November 15-16.

Some federal bodies and ministries have recorded "low productivity" despite having adequate human and financial resources available to them.

The new road network, spanning 37 km in total, will improve connectivity for Dubai's residential blocks in Al Quoz 2, Nad Al Sheba 2 and Al Barsha South 3.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthis for targetting the Qena commercial port in Yemen's Shabwa region with booby-trapped drones.

The driver who was involved in a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of an Asian expat earlier this week was caught within 24 hours by the Sharjah police.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Al Marmoom Majlis in Dubai.

Mina Rashid won the World’s Leading Cruise Port on November 11 at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Oman; before this, it was awarded the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port at a ceremony held on October 23 in Jordan.

The UAE today sent an aid plane to Abuja carrying 31 tonnes of supplies to provide relief to areas and people affected by recent floods in Nigeria that impacted 34 of 36 states in the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031.

Watch out for rolling road closures in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain over the weekend as part of the inaugural Bike Abu Dhabi Festival.

Dubai has once again been ranked among the world's strongest destination brands.

ADNOC Distribution on Friday reported record net profit increased by 45 per cent year-on-year to AED 767 million during the third quarter.

Two Emirates flights from Greece to Dubai and Newark experienced delays on Thursday following requests for extra security checks. 

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his visit to the Kingdom on Thursday.

Four new public bus routes will be launched in Dubai on November 18 while seven others will be modified.

Motorists can look forward to a 50 per cent discount on traffic fines in Ajman.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has crowned 7-year-old Syrian Sham Al Bakour as the Arab Reading champion.

A total of 26,104 labour law violations were detected by the UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) during the first ten months of this year.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (DoE) aims to significantly lower carbon emissions in the Emirate and support the UAE's efforts to deliver carbon neutrality by 2050.

An awards ceremony to acknowledge the achievements of the world's best individuals and teams in policing and law enforcement is being launched in Dubai.

Official celebrations to mark the 51st UAE National Day will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).

Authorities in the UAE capital have reduced the speed limit on Abu Dhabi-Al Ain road.

Dubai's Crown Prince His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has issued a resolution aimed at simplifying Dubai Municipality's services.

The UAE has announced the launch of the Mangrove Alliance for Climate (MAC) at COP 27.

A total of 244,446 motorists in Dubai maintained clean traffic records in 2021 without committing any violations.

Emergency medical supplies have been dispatched from Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) to support those affected by the recent car bombings in Somalia.

All public parking meters in Dubai are now fully automated and equipped with touch screens.

Expo City Dubai has kicked off a diverse and engaging calendar of sustainability-themed events to mark the one-year countdown to COP28.

UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the decision to develop a 10-gigawatt onshore wind project with Egypt on the sidelines of the COP27 summit in Sharm El Sheikh.

Sharjah's education regulatory body has launched the 'my teacher is my role model' social media campaign to find the best educator in the Emirate.

Retail conglomerate Landmark Group's annual 'Beat Diabetes' walk returns for the 13th edition on November 12.

One man has been arrested in Sharjah for killing two men and assaulting a third person.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has called for unifying global efforts to face the challenges of climate change.

Abu Dhabi Airports is exploring the potential of introducing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) in the emirate.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has met with a number of heads of state and officials on the sidelines of the COP27 conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

All residents of '8 Boulevard Walk' in downtown Dubai were evacuated to safety after a massive fire ripped through the facade of the 35-storeyed building during the early hours of Monday.

An internal road network worth AED 50 million has been completed in Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO), linking it with the surrounding main roads.

Residents of the UAE will no longer need to present Al Hosn Green Pass to access public facilities, events and malls.

Dubai Ride, returned for its third edition on Sunday, transforming Sheikh Zayed Road into a giant cycling track.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will attend the UN COP27 climate summit in Egypt's Sharm El Sheikh.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, held meetings with a number of foreign ministers in Abu Dhabi, ahead of the Sir Bani Yas Forum.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced the decision to honour 40,000 Emiratis, civilians and military staff, for working tirelessly to make Expo 2020 Dubai a success.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed all mosques across the country to perform rain prayers on Friday, November 11.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has released alternate routes for motorists to take during Dubai Ride on Sunday.

Wearing a facemask is no longer mandatory in most public spaces across the UAE, including educational institutions.

The UAE's expanded visa and immigration rules will come into effect in early September, providing more flexibility and greater benefits.

The back-to-school COVID-19 protocols for private schools in Dubai remain unchanged.

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.

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.

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.