UAE from Monday, June 30th, 2025

Dubai's Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary is set for a major AED 650 million facelift aimed at transforming it into a world-class eco-tourism destination.

The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is cracking down on businesses violating labour laws.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, on Monday announced the successful first test flight of Joby air taxi in the region, marking "a major step towards launching full operations next year". 

Abu Dhabi's population has exceeded 4 million in 2024, marking a 7.5 per cent growth, the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) announced on Monday. 

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday congratulated the President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, on his country's Independence Day, as the UAE expressed support for the Central African country's ceasefire with Rwanda.

The UAE on Monday condemned an attack on a military convoy in Pakistan, which killed more than a dozen soldiers. 

Petrol and diesel prices are set to increase in July, the UAE Fuel Price Committee announced on Monday.

Government entities in Dubai are set to implement the 'Our Summer is Flexible' programme on Tuesday, introducing flexible working hours in the public sector until September 12. 

The President of the Arab Parliament has praised the significant efforts made by the UAE in supporting the Palestinians impacted by the conflict in Gaza during a comprehensive tour of the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt’s Al Arish.