Virgin Radio Dubai

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared January 7 as the new annual national occasion, Zayed the Founder Day, dedicated to celebrating the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan's "enduring legacy" and carrying his values forward.

Sharjah has temporarily closed the city’s beaches as a precaution against possible marine pollution from a recent oil spill involving a tanker.

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will begin an official visit to South Korea tomorrow, leading a high-level delegation of government leaders and officials.

Dubai is recognising the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum in transforming the emirate into one of the world’s leading aviation hubs.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) is providing AED 50 million worth of winter and medical aid, along with essential supplies, to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to stronger Gulf media cooperation at the 29th Meeting of GCC Information Ministers in Bahrain.