UAE from Tuesday, October 1st, 2024

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has approved a series of ambitious plans to enhance Dubai's leadership across multiple sectors over the next decade.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has temporarily suspended a major construction project on Yas Island due to repeated violations of environmental standards.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed eight traffic improvement projects in educational zones across the emirate this year, benefiting 37 schools.

The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has issued rain alerts for parts of the UAE and advised those in the Northern and Eastern emirates to stay away from flash flood areas.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded his official visit to Qatar.

The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) commended the efforts of frontline professionals who participated in the UAE's emergency polio vaccination campaign in Gaza.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai congratulated China on its 75th national day.

The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued a statement expressing concern over the escalations in Lebanon and reaffirmed its position towards the country's territorial sovereignty. 

The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), participated in the 31st Meeting of GCC Electricity and Water Cooperation Committee in Doha.

The UAE’s Minister of State, Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, called for the establishment of a Palestinian state under the leadership of the Palestinian Authority (PA), with East Jerusalem as its capital.

The Arab League has condemned the attack on the residence of the Head of the UAE Mission in Khartoum, stressing the need to adhere to international charters.