UAE News

The UAE has assigned a total of 23 million US Dollars funding for polio campaigns.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned three new substations with a conversion capacity of 450 megavolt-amperes (MVA).

The UAE confirmed 1,507 new cases of COVID-19 from 189,046 tests.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, during which they discussed ways of strengthening relations of cooperation between the two countries.

The UAE confirmed 1,521 new cases of COVID-19 from 152,302 tests on Friday.

Abu Dhabi Police's Command and Control Center received 38,000 calls during the Eid Al Adha holidays on the emergency number 999.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake measuring on the Richter Scale was recorded in southern Iran on Friday morning at 08:38 GST (UAE time zone).

Two passenger jets from low-cost carrier FlyDubai and Bahrain-based Gulf Air collided with each other on the taxiway at Dubai International Airport (DXB) early Thursday morning.

Dubai Police's mounted unit was spotted distributing gifts and spreading smiles during Eid Al Adha.

The UAE confirmed 1,547 new cases of COVID-19 from 164,110 tests on Thursday.

Dubai Police fielded 1.1 million emergency calls since April 2021 on its 999 hotline.

With schools across the UAE shut for the summer, parents and guardians are being cautioned against the misuse of electronic gadgets for extended periods by children at home.

Abu Dhabi motorists are being reminded to allow pedestrians priority at a designated crosswalk.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and the leader of Algeria have discussed strengthening bilateral ties.

Food delivery riders who show any flu-like symptoms must be taken off duty temporarily, until they fully recover.

Beauty salons in Dubai caught manipulating prices will face repercussions.

The UAE confirmed 1,506 new cases of COVID-19 from 242,524 tests on Wednesday.

A total of 1,721 vehicles, motorcycles, electric scooters and bicycles were confiscated in Dubai's Al Muraqqabat area for violating traffic laws in the year 2020. 

The UAE transported nine metric tons of medical supplies and 300,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to the Republic of Comoros.

The President of Senegal received Major General Dr. Ahmed Naser Al Raisi, an official from the UAE Ministry of Interior.

Abdulla Bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health visited a number of COVID-19 screening, assessment and treatment centres in Abu Dhabi.

Members of the UAE's royal family have performed Eid Al Adha prayers.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a 39-year-old UAE national in Fujairah. 

The UAE confirmed 1,541 new cases of COVID-19 from 255,986 tests on Tuesday.

As many as 69,695 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Dr Anwar Gargash, Advisor to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, visited the new headquarters of the UAE mission to the United Nations.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, exchanged Eid al-Adha greetings with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has discussed ways to boost bilateral ties with the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia on Monday.

It will be a year since the Emirates Mars Mission, the first interplanetary exploration undertaken by an Arab nation, blasted off from Japan's Tanegashima Space Centre to space.

Abu Dhabi has activated radars across the emirate to detect residents who step out during the national disinfection drive.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has thrown an interesting challenge for graduates of the One Million Arab Coders initiative.

A total of 16,905 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,508 new cases of COVID-19 from 227,582 tests on Monday.

Dubai has amended Metro, bus and other public transport timings during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has exchanged Eid greetings with a number of Arab leaders.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg over the loss of life caused by floods.

A new report shows that 1,390 inmates benefited from the reform and rehabilitation programs implemented by Abu Dhabi Police in 2020.

H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, has ordered the release of 44 prisoners in Fujairah on the occasion of Eid Al Adha.

Dr. Anwar Gargash noted that the US is the UAE’s "most important and enduring strategic partner," concluding a week-long diplomatic visit to the US.

Dubai authorities have increased inspections across markets in Dubai to monitor prices and protect consumer rights.

As many as 16,631 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 from 265,482 tests on Sunday.

Tickets to Expo 2020 Dubai are now on sale, with chances for a lucky few to win invites to the exclusive curtain-raiser on September 30.

Sotrovimab, the anti-viral medicine for COVID-19, is 100 per cent effective in preventing death, according to the latest study results released by MoHAP.

All COVID-19 vaccination centres will be closed from July 19 until July 21.  

SEHA opened its seventh COVID-19 drive-thru centre in Abu Dhabi's Rabdan area, bringing the total number of screening centres to 22 across the nation.

SEHA will provide healthcare support to Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), following a cooperation agreement.

Torrential rain hit Hatta and various other parts of the UAE on Saturday, resulting in flash floods in many parts of the country's mountainous regions.

As many as 78,028 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,565 new cases of COVID-19 from 299,275 tests on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi Police urged motorists to drive safely on the roads after the weather forecast indicated a possibility of rain and winds in the following days.

Starting Monday, July 19, residents in Abu Dhabi will not be allowed to leave their homes between midnight and 5:00 am as the National Disinfection Drive to combat the spread of COVID-19 gets underway.

Members of the public have been urged to host Eid celebrations virtually.

The UAE confirmed 1,530 new cases of COVID-19 from 288,895 tests on Friday.

As many as 69,059 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has updated the rules for entering the emirate from Monday, July 19.

Shopping malls in the UAE capital will operate at 40 per cent of total capacity from Monday, July 19.

More than 2,000 outstanding high-school students and their families are eligible for the UAE Golden Visa.

The UAE confirmed 1,541 new cases of COVID-19 from 284,799 tests on Thursday.

A unique digital guide has been launched in Dubai with comprehensive information on the best summer activities.

It's been raining in several parts of the UAE as predicted by the weather bureau.

Another 74,522 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

As many as 6,605 senior officers at the Dubai Police, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) and Dubai Civil Defence will be promoted under a new directive.

A new mountain-top tourist attraction has opened in Khor Fakkan just in time for the Eid Al Adha break.

Motorists in Abu Dhabi will not have to pay for parking and Darb toll during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has sent relief aid to people affected by a fire that broke out earlier this month in the refugee camp in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

As many as 20,000 students from eight national universities will be trained in digital skills as part of the newly launched National Programme for Coders.

Dubai is expanding the use of drones to ensure a swift response to emergencies.

Five hundred and twenty prisoners in Dubai have been pardoned ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

Another 77,513 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE officially opened its Embassy in Israel on Wednesday.

The UAE confirmed 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 from 286,676 tests on Wednesday.

Japan is among nine countries that have been left out of Abu Dhabi's latest green list for travellers, as 13 new places are added to the lineup.

A three-year-old child has suffocated to death in Ajman after being forgotten inside a bus for four hours.

Abu Dhabi has ramped up COVID-19 testing in the Al Shamkah residential neighbourhood.

The Dubai Municipality has shuttered 247 food establishments since January 2021.

Authorities in the UAE have reiterated the importance of celebrating the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays safely and responsibly.

UAE-US ties remain strong as the nations pursue diplomatic solutions to shared challenges in light of Dr Gargash's week-long visit to Washington

The duration of Eid Al Adha prayer in the UAE will be limited to 15 minutes, including the Khutbah (sermon).

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 855 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Iraq for the victims of the fire that struck Al Hussein Hospital in Nasiriya.

A satellite designed and built by students in the UAE has "gently eased into its orbit" after leaving the International Space Station (ISS).

More than 16 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Eighty-seven artworks have been chosen to be part of Dubai Collection’s initial acquisitions.

The UAE confirmed 1,522 new cases of COVID-19 from 263,784 tests on Tuesday.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has opened a new medical fitness centre in Bur Dubai.

The UAE has dispatched an aircraft carrying 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Tunisia.

While the internet can be a great source of entertainment for children, especially during the summer holidays, it can also expose them to cyber threats or bullying.

Delivery service providers in Dubai will face AED 2,000 in fine, if their riders fail to comply with the 100 kmph speed limit.

The UAE's leaders have held discussions on ways to accelerate the development of the country.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated a series of inter-Emirate road projects totalling AED 1.9 billion.

The UAE's '100 Million Meals' campaign has been completed in Bangladesh, providing over 6.4 million meals across refugees camps.

Sixty-six per cent of the UAE population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, while 75.7 per cent has received the first dose.

The UAE confirmed 1,542 new cases of COVID-19 from 238,114 tests on Monday.

The Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD) and Etihad Rail are jointly ensuring the highest standards of sustainability across the construction of the rail network.

Abu Dhabi Police have reminded motorists to ensure that vehicle number plates are clear and easily visible.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has published a comprehensive guide governing the management of delivery services in the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Tunisian President Kais Saied have discussed strengthening bilateral ties.

The UAE has a resilient food system infrastructure that's ready to deal with rapidly changing circumstances.

Private sector workers in the UAE will get four days off to mark Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has ranked among the top 20 countries in the field of education, according to four international organisations.

The UAE's National Programme for Coders has announced the start of its golden visa application process.

The UAE confirmed 1,518 new cases of COVID-19 from 280,747 tests on Sunday.

Al Jalila Foundation is moving closer to its target of raising AED 750 million to establish the UAE's first cancer charity hospital.

The UAE has announced a four-day holiday to mark Eid Al Adha for public sector workers.

Another 18,407 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Dubai Municipality is making sure people's rights are being protected through a recently launched initiative.

The UAE has announced the suspension of entry for travellers coming from Indonesia and Afghanistan.

The UAE confirmed 1,520 new cases of COVID-19 from 299,363 tests on Saturday.

The UAE has announced that 50,411 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours.

Abu Dhabi has launched a strategy that aims to enhance the healthcare sector to securely and effectively mitigate cyber threats.

Tributes have been pouring in for British boxer Sebastian Eubank who died in Dubai, just days before his 30th birthday.

Sharjah Police have honoured two men for thwarting a theft attempt in the Emirate and helping in the arrest of two suspected criminals.

Abu Dhabi police recorded 19,327 violations by motorists who failed to leave adequate distance between vehicles in the first half of 2021.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 69,453 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were given in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,529 new cases of COVID-19 from 290,542 tests on Friday.

Dubai Police have helped set up an online meeting for the mother of an inmate at the General Department of Punitive and Correctional Institutions in Dubai.



Visitors to UAE ministries and other federal government entities will soon have to present a negative PCR test result if they are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Dubai's Crown Prince has lauded emergency response teams and government entities for their swift response to the fire at Jebel Ali port.

Sixty-five per cent of the UAE population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

An extensive investigation has been launched into the fire that broke out in Dubai's Jebel Ali Port on Wednesday night.

The UAE confirmed 1,539 new cases of COVID-19 from 283,327 tests on Thursday.

A fire broke out after an explosion occurred in a container on board a ship anchored in Jebel Ali Port on Wednesday night.

SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, says that the Sinopharm vaccine offers immunity for up to nine months and one booster shot of Pfizer is enough.

Travelling this summer will require a little more planning than usual, thanks to the ever-changing quarantine requirements at destinations around the world because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A team of Emirati entrepreneurs have launched the first satellite to track wildlife in the UAE aboard a SpaceX Falcon-9 rocket in Florida.

The UAE confirmed 1,513 new cases of COVID-19 from 287,544 tests on Wednesday.

More than 15.7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Newspapers and magazines can now be distributed in public places across the UAE, like restaurants, cafés, hotels and duty-free stores.

Abu Dhabi Police have denied reports of any changes in the speed limit for motorists using the Sheikh Zayed Tunnel.

The UAE's two new astronauts made their first public appearance at a press conference in Dubai on Wednesday.

The UAE has been ranked the second safest country in the world in a new report.

The UAE has witnessed a decrease in the number of COVID-19 cases recently.

Robots will be used for cleaning, avoiding human contact, and maintaining the highest standards of health and safety at DEWA's new Nakhali water reservoir.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has been titled the 'Man of Humanity' by Vatican's Foundation Gravissimum Educationis.

Dubai Police has successfully overseen and secured 31 million passengers and over 2.5 million tonnes of cargo at the Dubai International Airport in 2020.

Dubai welcomed 3.7 million overnight visitors from July 2020 to May 2021.

The UAE confirmed 1,552 new cases of COVID-19 from 258,483 tests on Tuesday.

More than 15.6 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have extended the home quarantine period for those who've come into contact with COVID-19 positive cases.

Dubai continues to play a crucial role in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines around the world, particularly to developing nations.

The Abu Dhabi Police have cautioned the public about a fraudulent advertisement, sent recently to many, offering cryptocurrency trading services.

The UAE government has announced that it will give the ten-year 'golden' residency visa to outstanding high school graduates along with their families.

More than 750,000 meals have been distributed among low-income individuals and families in Tanzania, Kenya and Senegal, as part of the UAE's "100 Million Meals" campaign.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has urged members of the Indian community in the UAE to register on the Global Pravasi Rishta portal.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced that 40,434 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were administered during the past 24 hours.

A team of scientists from Khalifa University of Science and Technology have completed phase three of a local genome study.

Dubai’s delivery motorcyclists are now getting specialised training which is being overseen by the Roads and Transport Authority.

The UAE confirmed 1,573 new cases of COVID-19 from 239,366 tests on Monday.

Dubai has ranked second in the world in a new index which ranks the best cities for remote working conditions.

Abu Dhabi has updated its travel procedures for citizens and residents returning from abroad.

The UAE has reiterated that the decision to restrict flights from some countries is governed by COVID-19 protocols that aim to protect public health and safety.

Only those who've received their COVID-19 jabs or are participating in a vaccine trial will be allowed to attend public events in Ras Al Khaimah.

The UAE has surpassed Seychelles to become the world’s most vaccinated nation.

Nearly 64 per cent of the UAE population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is taking further measures to improve the operational efficiency of public buses.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the registration of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.

More than 97 per cent of commercial establishments in Dubai were found complying with COVID-19 guidelines during the first half of 2021.

The UAE confirmed 1,599 new cases of COVID-19 from 254,639 tests on Sunday.

Starting today, all flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will remain suspended until further notice.

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.