UAE from Thursday, October 16th, 2025

Razan Khalifa Al Mubarak, President of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), has been re-elected for a second term.

Dubai Police have unveiled a futuristic 'Biometric Tunnel' that identifies individuals by their unique walking style.

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 directed Dubai Police to accelerate its use of advanced technologies to deliver world-class services and boost public safety.

In a major tech leap for maritime operations, the Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) has unveiled 'Port Eye' – a cutting-edge aerial monitoring system powered by autonomous drones and artificial intelligence.

The Zayed National Museum, which traces the UAE's history and honours the legacy of Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, will officially open its doors to the public on December 3.

The UAE Aid agency has dispatched more critical aid to help nearly 40,000 families impacted by the deadly earthquake that struck Cebu Island in the central Philippines early October.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Venezuela following the collapse of a mine in El Callao municipality that killed at least 14 people.