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Hotels in Dubai will soon be given a report card on their carbon emissions.

A total of 400 Golden Cards have been issued to outstanding expatriates since the permanent residency scheme was introduced in the UAE last month.

Abu Dhabi police have fined more than 3,000 drivers for ignoring the school bus stop signs during the 2018-2019 academic year.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has held talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

The UAE has launched its first-ever National Cybersecurity Strategy.

New research reveals the extent to which young drivers in the UAE are putting lives at risk by ignoring basic vehicle safety checks.

Most of the new schools in Dubai are not priced according to the income levels of residents in surrounding communities.

The official logo has been unveiled for the first Arab and Emirati mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Two children, aged 3 and 4, have died after a house caught fire in Fujairah.

Watch out for revised speed limits on parts of Sheikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Road in Fujairah from next week.

The US Secretary of State has arrived in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his Middle East tour.

Don’t be surprised if you soon hear alerts from Sharjah Police on your radio.

Taking a parking test in Dubai is about to change for driving licence applicants, with 'smart vehicles' replacing inspectors.

Professional and amateur photographers can still submit their entries for the first-ever UAE SDG Photography Award

A small plane that crashed in Dubai last month killing all four people on board was following other aircraft too closely.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attack on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport.

There's been a 43 per cent drop in the number of cyber attacks on government and private companies in the UAE during the first five months of this year.

The UAE has expressed its concern over Iran's destabilising actions in the region.

As many as 80 people have been arrested in Abu Dhabi this year for conning residents through phone scams.

A unified electronic platform has been launched in Dubai to monitor the supply of narcotic pain relief medications.

One of the UAE's most dangerous roads could soon be a whole lot safer.

Half of all Federal National Council (FNC) members must now be women.

Etihad Airways has suspended its operations through Iranian airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.

The UAE has been praised for implementing disaster risk reduction across the world.

More high-tech police cars are coming to Dubai.

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has called on registered air operators within the UAE to evaluate flight paths affected by recent airspace restrictions in the region.

Motorists in the UAE are being reminded of harsher penalties that will soon be enforced for not giving way to emergency vehicles.

Some UAE carriers are rerouting some of their flights as a precautionary measure, after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prohibited American operators from flying in Iran-controlled airspace.

Sharjah firefighters are battling a massive fire that erupted in a warehouse in Industrial Area 6.

Several parts of the UAE experienced moderate to heavy rain on Friday, with the weather bureau issuing a warning about poor visibility over some eastern areas.

Dubai motorists, who have maintained a clean record for six-months straight, can avail of up to 50 per cent discounts on their traffic fines.

Watch out for traffic diversions along a major road in Al Ain over the next 16 days.

More than 1,500 citizens are the beneficiaries of an aid convoy sent by the UAE to Yemen.

Tourists to the UAE are being reminded that their children can get free entry into the country if they are under the age of 18.

Dubai Municipality has dismissed social media rumours surrounding a particular brand of chicken stock available in the market, claiming they are safe for consumption.

The UAE weather bureau has warned against poor visibility due to blowing dust and sand.

Non-Muslim places of worship in Abu Dhabi are set to get legal recognition, with authorities planning a new licencing system for them.

Watch out for traffic diversions along a major road in Abu Dhabi for the next 28 days.

You can now experience a preview of Expo 2020 Dubai at interactive pop-up pavilions touring the UAE.

The UAE has helped restore a 19th-century theatre near Paris to its original glory.

The Houthi militia in Yemen has been designated as a terrorist group by the Arab Parliament.

Abu Dhabi Police have made one of the largest drug seizures in the UAE, by foiling an attempt to smuggle more than 420 kg of illegal substances.

Emaar and Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have joined hands to offer Dubai Metro users exceptional discounts.

Motorists in the UAE are being urged to be extra careful on the road.

Universities in the UAE continue to improve their international rankings, with 8 institutions currently placed in the top-800.

Employees from the UAE's public and private sector have come together for a noble cause.

The UAE is taking steps to combat climate change.

The leaders of the UAE and France have called for the international community to rally together in order to achieve stability in the region.

Watch out for traffic diversions in Sharjah’s Al Mujarrah area next week.

The brother of a young Indian woman killed in a bus crash in Dubai around two weeks ago, says the reality is yet to sink in.

The UAE has taken part in a counter-terrorism meeting held by the Arab League in Egypt.

A 2,000-year-old archaeological site in Umm Al Quwain is vying for a spot on the World Heritage list of UNESCO.

Hazzaa Al Mansoori has joined the two other astronauts that he'll accompany to the International Space Station.

Motorists in central Sharjah whose cars have been impounded for traffic violations can now keep their vehicles at home.

Five teenagers have been hospitalised in Sharjah after the cigarette lighter they were sniffing butane gas from exploded.

Stiffer penalties are being imposed on motorists in the UAE who don’t give way to emergency vehicles.

The Corniche Street in Kalba has been partially closed after high waves caused flooding in the area.

Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to keep their cars locked when they're parked outside homes.

Emirates Airline is taking steps to reduce the use of single-use plastic across its network.

Traffic in the UAE isn't so bad after all.

You can now officially use your drone to shoot videos and photos in the UAE.

Tourists arriving in the UAE have started receiving a pleasant surprise at the airport.

"Wise heads" are needed to de-escalate current developments in the region.

A six-year-old boy has died in Dubai after being left behind on a bus.

A 40-year-old Indian national has drowned after suffering a cardiac arrest at Jumeirah beach during an outing with his family.

A tender has been issued for the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

The mandatory midday summer break for outdoor workers in the UAE is now in effect.

Malaysia’s King has left the UAE after a two-dat state visit. 

Ziad Saleh has became the first Arab expatriate to be granted permanent residency in the UAE.

The Rulers of the UAE have sent their condolences to Saudi Arabia's King on the death of Prince Mohammed bin Muttab.

The most ancient Christian site discovered in the UAE is now open to the public

More than AED 705 million worth of cheque-related disputes were resolved at Al Muraqqabat Police Station last year. 

Cooling services have been restored in Motor City after a dispute over unpaid service charges.

The mandatory midday summer break for outdoor workers in the UAE will come into force on June 15.

Two men have been rescued from the summit of Wadi Al Beeh.

Dubai's Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) says it could be forced to replace the owners’ association management company in Motor City if the air-conditioning issue in the residential community is not resolved soon.

Have you ever stumbled across a digital document containing sensitive information, such as your colleague's wages?

The UAE and Germany have reaffirmed their commitment to fight extremism at both regional and international levels.

The UAE has condemned the Houthi militia’s attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia.

An incident which took place in a school on Wednesday morning was minor, according to Dubai Police.  

The UAE is helping build a power plant worth USD 100 million (AED 367 million) in Yemen's southern city of Aden.

Residents in Motor City have been left without proper air conditioning because of an alleged dispute over unpaid dues.

Investigations have found a sewage pipe leak was what caused water contamination at a residential building in Ajman.

Diplomats have hailed the UAE's historic relationship with Germany.

It’s now a lot easier for tourists to recover their Value Added Tax (VAT) amount while leaving the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, is on a two-day state visit to Germany.

A committee has been formed in Ajman to come up with answers on how and why tenants were exposed to water contamination at a residential complex in the emirate over the weekend.

Authorities in the UAE are taking steps to protect students from the summer heat.

The UAE's updated medical liability law will reduce errors at hospitals and clinics.

The leaders of UAE and Russia say it's important for their countries to work together in order to achieve stability in the Gulf region.

A Filipino woman killed in a horrific road accident involving a tourist bus has been formally identified.

Dubai Airports has pledged to ban single-use plastics by 2020. 

The Indian government has launched a scholarship programme to help NRI and PIO cardholder students pursue higher studies back home.

A Filipina inmate of a Dubai prison was in for a pleasant surprise when she was reunited with her family.

Etihad Airways is the latest UAE carrier to suspend operations to Sudan due to security concerns.

Investigations are underway into the cause of a suspected water contamination at a residential complex in Ajman.

The UAE welcomes all efforts aimed at maintaining security and stability in the Middle East region.

Dubai has moved a step closer to implementing a high-speed cable car-style transport system.

A dog's life is hanging in the balance after it was brutally attacked in Umm Al Quwain.

A new strategy aimed at improving quality of life in the Emirates has been approved by the UAE Cabinet.

The Omani transport firm Mwasalat has resumed its bus service between Muscat and Dubai following Thursday’s accident, which killed 17 passengers.

A woman who made over AED 183,000 in just 17 days by conning people on social media has been arrested by Dubai Police.

Dubai Cares has launched a three-year teacher training programme in Ghana to upgrade the quality of kindergarten education in the country.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is working towards setting up a floating solar power plant.

Don't fall for rumours about changes in the speed limits on Ajman's roads.

Sharjah is stepping up efforts to enhance its water supply and distribution network.

A new patient network is being launched in the region to support people struggling with obesity.

The fire erupted on the second and third floors of Jesco supermarket in Al Baraha.

This is part of the Emirates Polio Campaign implemented in the country since 2014 which ended in April this year.

That's according to Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, the UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, speaking at the GLOBSEC 2019 Bratislava Forum in Slovakia.

Emirati twin boys have drowned after swimming in their neighbour's pool unsupervised in Ras Al Khaimah.

Over 200,000 Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian refugees benefited from the UAE's Ramadan Project.

A total of 17 people have died and five critically injured in a bus accident in Dubai.

The UAE has strongly condemned Wednesday's terrorist attack on a security checkpoint in Egypt that left eight police officers dead.

Ajman Police have taken steps towards a safer Eid al-Fitr holiday for residents.

The UAE hopes that wisdom, voice of reason and constructive dialogue will prevail in Sudan.

A 13-year-old girl has been killed and seven others injured after a multi-vehicle road crash along Al Dhaid Road in Sharjah.

Three Emirati children and their nanny have died following a horrific crash in Abu Dhabi's Al-Falah area.

A Sharjah-bound flight was diverted to Thiruvananthapuram due to a medical emergency on board.

Another Indian businessman from Dubai has been handed a 10-year residency visa.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, celebrated Eid al-Fitr with the children of Emirati martyrs.

Emirates has given old billboards a new lease of life to celebrate World Environment Day.

The DHA has issued health advice for those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

The UAE has taken early steps to implement eco-friendly development plans.