UAE News

A long-time Abu Dhabi resident, who has been purchasing the Big Ticket every month for the past two years, has finally hit the jackpot.

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has ordered the release of 505 prisoners, ahead of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has confirmed 1,690 new cases of COVID-19 from 264,135 tests in the past 24 hours.

More rain is forecast for the UAE as cloud seeding operations and unstable weather conditions continue until July 10.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has established the Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak 'Mother of the Nation' centre for women's training in Zanzibar.

Heavy rain and high winds lashed Al Ain and other eastern areas of the UAE on Tuesday afternoon.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 737 prisoners, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has confirmed 1,732 new cases of COVID-19 from 221,968 tests in the past 24 hours.

The UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) is advising residents to take a PCR test 72 hours ahead of this weekend's Eid Al Adha celebrations.

The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in a shopping centre in Copenhagen, which resulted in the death of a number of innocent people.

It's not uncommon for fans to dress accordingly in support of movies at screenings, yet, a recent trend on TikTok has found its way into cinemas in the UAE. 

The UAE has announced its COVID-19 safety protocols for the special prayers on the first day of Eid al Adha.

A package of measures to help low-income Emirati families has been announced by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nayhan.

UAE officials have discussed increased cooperation with the US in countering money laundering and the financing of terrorism, on a visit to Washington DC.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has inked a deal with Australian bus manufacturer BusTech Group to test the feasibility of operating an eco-friendly, zero-emission electric bus in Dubai's climate.

The UAE has confirmed 1,764 new cases of COVID-19 from 225,157 tests in the past 24 hours.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree to rename the Ministry of Presidential Affairs as the Presidential Court.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out at a residential building on Airport Road on Monday morning.

The field hospital established by the UAE in areas affected by the earthquake in Afghanistan began operating after being equipped with specialised medical staff, equipment, and supplies.

​His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has unveiled a new system to honour top high school students in public and private schools in the Emirate.

The UAE has created another milestone in space study, after the country’s first analog astronaut Saleh Al Ameri completed an eight-month isolation mission on Sunday.

An Emirates Airbus A380 safely landed at Brisbane International Airport after a tyre burst during takeoff damaged a "small portion of the aerodynamic fairing, which is an outer panel or the skin of the aircraft".

Dubai will trial Tesla cars in its taxi fleet, with the first batch "deployed on 24-hour service to serve all events and hotspots across the emirate, especially in Dubai airports".

Commuters in Dubai will have to pay more for their taxi rides from this month.

The UAE has confirmed 1,812 new cases of COVID-19 from 313,381 tests in the past 24 hours.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan expressed his condolences to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi after a strong quake left five people dead and 44 others wounded in the country.

The UAE has sent three planes carrying a 1,000sqm field hospital, which includes 75 beds and two operating rooms equipped with the latest medical supplies and devices, to offer relief to earthquake victims in Afghanistan.

The 3rd edition of the Jewels of Emirates show, scheduled to run until July 3, displayed the works and innovations of 20 female Emirati designers inspired by UAE's heritage at the Expo Centre Sharjah.

Several UAE residents evacuated their buildings and took to their social media accounts to report the earthquake that had its epicentre in Iran but rattled many parts of the Emirates early Saturday morning.

The UAE has confirmed 1,796 new cases of COVID-19 from 232,943 tests in the past 24 hours.

An earthquake measuring 6.3 magnitude struck southern Iran on Saturday early morning, rattling parts of the UAE.

The UAE and Indonesia have inked a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

Dubai Police have pulled up two motorists who installed emergency strobe lights on their vehicles to trick others into giving way.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has been awarded the Mother Teresa Memorial Award for Social Justice.

Starting July, taxi fares in Sharjah will be pegged to the UAE's monthly fuel prices.

Three lucky women have scored big in the latest Mahzooz Grand Draw.

With a mandatory 25 fils tariff on single-use bags in Dubai coming into effect on July 1, major retail chains said they are geared up to implement the directive.

Motorists will have to pay more at the pumps in July, as fuel prices rise for the second consecutive month.

The UAE's Hope Probe's latest observations has thrown interesting insights into Mars' atmosphere.

The UAE has confirmed 1,788 new cases of COVID-19 from 300,076 tests in the past 24 hours.

Hatta Resorts and Wadi Hub's brand new season will commence on September 15, following a record-breaking Season 4 that welcomed more than 200,000 visitors in 8 months.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has stressed the advancement of education is one of the UAE's main priorities.

Private sector entities in the UAE will also enjoy a four-day Eid Al Adha holiday, following today's earlier announcement for the public sector.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution granting children of Emirati mothers in the country the same education and benefits as other citizens.

Abu Dhabi has named the first 15 recipients of its 'Urban Treasures' initiative to honour long-running businesses.

The UAE has confirmed 1,778 new cases of COVID-19 from 288,743 tests in the past 24 hours.

The Eid Al Adha holiday for UAE federal ministries and entities will begin on Friday, July 8.

The UAE has sent a plane carrying 52 tonnes of food supplies to support Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria.

Government and media needs to work together to prevent rumours and misinformation spreading during crises or emergency situations, according to The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA).

The first day of Eid Al Adha will be marked on Saturday, July 9.

An ARN News survey has shown four in five people are comfortable with travelling to Europe or parts of the UK, regardless of the ongoing issues at several airports there.

It's now a lot easier for consumers to check the authenticity of gemstones and precious metals, thanks to a new test developed by the Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL).

Dubai Press Club has launched a regional promotional campaign to raise awareness about the objectives and categories of its newly restructured Arab Media Award.

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.