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Dubai is taking further steps to improve its air quality.

Abu Dhabi is stepping up its crackdown on products that don't comply with safety and quality standards.

The oldest-known natural pearl in the world has been discovered in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has fitted the entire Dubai Taxi fleet with security cameras.

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has alerted citizens on the possibility of a tropical cyclone in the coming days.

The countdown to Dubai’s biggest ever event starts today, and popular spots across the UAE lining up special events to mark the milestone.

There’s just one year to go for Expo 2020 Dubai, and the countdown to what’s billed as the greatest show in the world begins on Sunday.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is urging residents to donate blood, especially those with rare blood types.

The UAE has announced a new initiative to combat extremist ideologies online.

Accessing the popular Dubai Mall is about to get a lot easier, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opening new bridges in the area.

Dubai Crown Prince has unveiled a breathtaking video of the Dubai fog on his official instagram account.

Make history this Dubai Fitness Challenge with Joe Wicks as he attempts to set a world record for largest high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class.

UAE citizens have been warned against travelling to Lebanon over the recent security developments in the region.

The UAE has strongly condemned the attack on a mosque in the eastern Afghan city of Nangarhar that left at least 62 people dead.

The community initiatives of Dubai Police are helping slash the crime rates in several neighbourhoods.

Get ready to break a sweat and keep moving as the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) has kicked off with a month-long calendar of exciting events.

The UAE's leaders have offered condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the death of those involved in a bus crash.

Motorists are being urged to exercise caution as dense fog has covered large parts of the UAE.

No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Umm Al Quwain earlier today.

Police in Dubai have foiled an elaborate drug smuggling plot.

There could be a breakthrough for some Indian nurses in the UAE who could risk losing their jobs due to new educational qualification requirements.

A Dubai-based DJ has won an island in Canada.

It’s time to start planning your workouts as the Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off on Friday.

Parents, take note, as the UAE has announced some updates to its immunisation programme.

There’s good news for those who don’t like queueing up for petrol as four new fuel stations have opened in Sharjah.

The UAE has taken another big step in the field of A.I. and robotics by launching the world’s first university focused on artificial intelligence.

Tributes are pouring in for a security guard who died after being hit by a vehicle outside the school where he worked.

A man who travelled through the Abu Dhabi airport this summer has won AED 1 million.

The UAE Embassy in Beirut has urged Emiratis to stay clear of locations hit by the wildfires in Lebanon.

Russia's President took time to meet with the UAE's first astronaut during his jam-packed day-long visit to the emirates.

The UAE is a key player in the global food security ecosystem, according to the country's Minister of State for Food Security.

The UAE's space ambitions for the next 10 years have been revealed, and there's a lot to be excited about.

Sharjah's Ruler has been recognised by a prestigious university in Poland.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to the UAE has come to an end.

Don’t be surprised if you soon find a robot at your doorstep, carrying a package.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been welcomed by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi.

A 10-year-old girl in Dubai has drowned after her hair got stuck in the filter of a hot tub.

A security guard has died after being hit by a car outside the school where he worked.

Kiribati is the latest country that UAE nationals can visit without a visa.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the UAE represents a marked progress in bilateral relations between the two countries.

Preparations are in place for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to the UAE.

A trial run of Abu Dhabi's new road toll system comes into effect today.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai is once again advising its citizens to buy insurance before travelling to the UAE.

Sudden swerving remains a major cause of accidents on the UAE’s roads.

The UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation has praised the Emirates’ flourishing friendship with Russia.

Firefighting operations in Abu Dhabi are getting a hi-tech makeover.

The UAE is looking at innovative ways to tackle climate change.

Hazza Al Mansoori has been featured in Times Square.

Police in Dubai are continuing to raise their standards in dealing with emergencies.

There's good news for public transport commuters in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi’s toll gate system will be free of charge for motorists until January 1, 2020.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised his country’s special relations with the UAE and Saudi Arabia, ahead of his visit to the region this week.

A new carpooling system has been introduced in Abu Dhabi by the city's Department of Transport.

Some UAE flights to and from Japan have resumed operations following delays and suspensions after Typhoon Hagibis made landfall over the weekend.

The UAE has called on Turkey and all other foreign forces to withdraw from Syria.

Dubai is set to host a major robotics event later this month.

Two men had to be airlifted to hospital after their car overturned just outside Abu Dhabi city.

Hazzaa Al Mansoori says his historic mission to space is a flame of hope for the Arab world.

The first Emirati in space is back in the UAE after his historic mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Sharjah's Ruler has received an honorary doctorate from a prestigious university in Spain.

The UAE has paid tribute to Soviet cosmonaut Alexei Leonov, who died on Friday at the age of 85.

The UAE’s leaders have congratulated Ethiopia’s Prime Minister for winning the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. 

A flight from Baku to Dubai was diverted to Iran on Thursday afternoon because of a technical issue.

Two people were killed on Thursday morning in an accident on Khor Fakkan Road.

The UAE is helping to rebuild two churches in Iraq.

The UAE is one of the most important partners of Russia in the Middle East.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has spoken with Iraq’s President about consolidating relations between the UAE and Iraq.

Vladimir Putin will visit the UAE on Tuesday, October 15.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is taking steps to crack down on commuters who try to avoid paying their bus fare.

One of the four road toll gates in Abu Dhabi will be moved in order to ensure that motorists can't avoid it without paying.

The UAE’s first man in space, Hazzaa Al Mansoori will return to the country on Saturday, October 12.

The investigation of serious road accidents is set to get quicker in Dubai, thanks to a new smart application.

A school canteen has been shut down in Abu Dhabi over food safety violations.

The UAE has condemned the Turkish military aggression in Syria.

Commuters in Dubai will soon be able to enjoy free WiFi on public buses and marine transit modes.

Dubai has added another unique achievement to its name. This time it's the world's first 'floating police station'.

Services on Dubai Metro's Red Line have resumed after a technical glitch disrupted morning commute for several officegoers on Wednesday.

Youngsters in the UAE need to have a platform to openly discuss mental health issues.

Thousands of homes and businesses in Dubai have started generating their own electricity, thanks to a clean energy project.

The UAE's first astronaut is conducting a number of medical experiments in Russia as he prepares to return home.

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince says the UAE will continue to stand by Sudan in its journey to attain security and stability

If you don’t like queuing up at the petrol station, then you're going to love this initiative.

UAE residents can now visualise the impact of stress on their body and mind, thanks to new technology.

Monday's rainfall in some parts of the UAE was largely down to cloud-seeding.

Police in Abu Dhabi are taking further steps to encourage the safe use of bicycles.

UAE nationals can travel to Lebanon again from today.

Sharjah's Ruler has arrived in Spain for an official state visit.

Fujairah is getting dozens of kilometres of new internal roads.

It’s business as usual at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates following a brief power outage on Monday afternoon.

Several parts of Dubai, Fujairah and Al Ain received heavy to moderate rain showers on Monday.

It’s getting easier and quicker to detect genetic diseases in newborns in the UAE, thanks to a new smart application which uses facial recognition technology.

More than 100 students in the UAE have been named top achievers in the 2019 Cambridge International exams.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says it's using artificial intelligence to help people get around Dubai quicker.

Today is the 29th death anniversary of Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum.

Motorists trying to get a driver's licence in Abu Dhabi will soon be tested using artificial intelligence.

A UAE teacher has been crowned the best educator in the region.

Lebanon's Prime Minister has arrived in the UAE.

There’s good news for Indian expats in the UAE who need to get background checks while registering for the US Global Entry Programme (GEP).

A UAE cargo ship carrying 7,000 tonnes of diesel has arrived at the Yemeni port of Mukalla.

You will soon be able to use your smartphone to pay for public transport in Dubai.

More than 27,000 establishments in the UAE are getting their penalties waived by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).

Don’t be surprised if you soon start seeing digital advertisements on the windows of cabs in Dubai.

If you're heading to GITEX this week, use public transport.

Thousands of experts have gathered in Abu Dhabi to discuss the challenges facing the roads and transport industry.

A teacher at a private school in Dubai has won AED 220,000 for being the Most Inspirational Teacher in the country.

The preliminary results of the 2019 Federal National Council (FNC) elections have been announced.

Partial road closures have been announced at The Walk at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR).

Emirati teacher Ahmed Mukhtar Al-Bulooshi has been honoured for ensuring that the visually impaired have an equal opportunity to good education.

The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme has approved 522 housing assistance applications for Emirati citizens valued at AED410 million. 

The UAE Armed Forces on Saturday warned of loud noises in Ras Al Khaimah's Al Hamra as rehearsals for the 6th edition of Union Fortress begin.

Heavy to moderate thundershowers lashed parts of the UAE  in the early hours of Saturday.

Thirty-nine polling stations across the UAE have opened for the landmark Federal National Council (FNC) elections today.

A UAE airline has become the first in the Middle East to invest in a unique fuel-saving technology that uses specially designed wings.

Hazzaa Al Mansoori is in “excellent health” after his historic eight-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Seven people have been injured after a road accident in Sharjah.

The UAE's first astronaut will continue conducting space-related experiments after he returns home.

The UAE's first astronaut is back on earth after his historic eight-day space mission.

UAE residents can head to the cinemas to watch astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansouri's historic return from the International Space Station (ISS).

Emirati astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori is returning to Earth on Thursday after eight days at the International Space Station (ISS).

The UAE is now the fifth-largest donor to the World Food Programme (WFP), with contributions exceeding AED 990 million (USD 270 million) this year.

If you’re flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport anytime soon, take note because one of its remote check-in terminals in the city is now closed.

After creating history for the UAE in the space sector, Hazzaa Al Mansoori is now set to leave his mark on the country’s currency as well.

Authorities in Dubai are once again reminding motorists about the importance of giving way to emergency vehicles.

Getting active has never been so easy or so much fun as Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) promises to transform the city into a gym with activities for all ages and abilities.

After spending more than a week in space, Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansoori has started preparations for his return to Earth.

Dubai Garden Glow has opened for a brand new season at Zaabeel Park, showcasing a glittering array of lights fashioned into striking visuals and formations.

A man in Ajman has been honoured by the police for saving three people from drowning.

Pictures of the UAE's first astronaut donning a traditional Emirati kandoora on the International Space Station (ISS) are going viral on social media.

Dubai's Ruler has been tweeting in Mandarin.

A Gulf national has been sentenced in the UAE to 15 years in jail for joining two terrorist organisations.

The UAE has been elected for the fifth consecutive time to the governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised the UAE's efforts to eradicate polio.

Dubai will soon launch a new long-term cultural visa for artists and other creative people.

The UAE Food Bank is expanding operations with the opening of its sixth site next month.

It’s getting a lot cheaper to maintain a PO Box in the UAE.

UAE nationals now have to get an electronic travel visa before heading to New Zealand.

Two Dubai cops have been honoured for recovering a stolen car within an hour.

A new firefighting robot has been tested by Abu Dhabi Civil Defence.

Five lucky 'Metro Babies' have won a trip to Paris.

Abu Dhabi's roads are set to get safer with the introduction of more road patrols.

The leaders of the UAE and Germany have been looking at ways to further improve bilateral relations between their countries.

Early voting for the 2019 Federal National Council (FNC) elections starts on Tuesday.

As many as 34 accidents in Dubai were caused by buses and trucks during the first eight months of 2019.

Police in Sharjah have rescued a motorist after his car’s cruise control got stuck at 135 kph.

Emirati astronaut Hazzaa Al Mansoori has shared the first photograph that he’s clicked from space.

Grand festivities are being lined up once again to mark the UAE’s National Day on December 2.

It’s now a lot easier for Dubai residents and tourists to report cybercrime offences.