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An autistic boy in Ajman has been reunited with his family 30 minutes after he was reported missing.

Emirates Post has issued a commemorative stamp to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th birthday.

If you think your children's school uniforms are too expensive, you're not alone.

New figures suggest that the UAE's roads are getting safer.

Electric vehicle chargers have been installed at a popular neighbourhood in Dubai.

A toddler has died after falling into a swimming pool in her Dubai villa.

The UAE's alliance with Saudi Arabia is a "strategic necessity in light of the surrounding challenges".

As many as 10,000 orphans and children from low-income families have benefitted from Dubai Cares' 'Back to School' initiative.

Drones launched by Houthi militants in Yemen towards civilian targets in Saudi Arabia have been intercepted by Arab Coalition forces.

Good progress is being made on a project to expand Dubai's Intelligent Traffic System.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left the UAE after a two-day state visit which saw him receive the Order of Zayed, which is the highest civil decoration of the Emirates.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has announced the launch of a new campaign to collect school supplies and stationery for Yemeni students in Socotra.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the UAE on a two-day state visit.

More than 73,000 people are expected to arrive at Dubai International Airport today as the seasonal rush of travellers returning home at the end of the summer holidays hits its peak.

It's raining in many parts of the UAE, with strong gusts of wind whipping up dust and lowering visibility.

Ahead of his two-day state visit, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it will be an "honour" to receive the 'Order of Zayed'.

Watch out for partial road closure in Dubai over the weekend.

Sharjah has announced new rules to regulate school transportation in the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received on Thursday a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron.

Business leaders in the UAE say visits by India's Prime Minster to the Emirates are creating commercial opportunities.

Dubai motorists, who've not committed any traffic violations over the last six months, can get 50 per cent off on their accumulated traffic fines.

Celebrations are taking place across the UAE as thousands of students across the country have received their GCSE results.

An initiative aimed at improving senior citizens social interaction and welfare has been launched in Abu Dhabi.

A taxi driver who threatened to kill a woman over a financial dispute has had his six-month jail sentence halved by the Dubai Court of Appeal.

Today is the final day for UAE nationals to register as candidates in the upcoming Federal National Council elections.

Dubai International Airport is preparing for one of its busiest periods of the year

Authorities in Sharjah have thwarted a smuggling plot which involved rare animals.

Abu Dhabi's famous Corniche Road is getting a facelift.

New figures suggest Abu Dhabi's roads are getting safer.

The UAE is participating in an ongoing dispute with Qatar that has been referred to the World Trade Organistaion (WTO) for adjudication.

Abu Dhabi is getting more public buses.

Pakistan has conferred its top civilian award to the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs.

A young man in Abu Dhabi has been sentenced to community service for driving recklessly.

The UAE has categorically rejected allegations on its stance towards developments in Yemen's port city of Aden.

How do you fancy being rewarded for driving safely? Well, take a pledge with Dubai Police and you could be.

The prominent Emirati poet, writer and intellectual Habib Yousuf Abdallah Al Sayegh has passed away.

Tributes are being paid to an inspirational former Dubai policeman who has died of cancer.

Students in Dubai will soon be able to get a 'Social Media Influencers' diploma.

A group of high school students are taking Dubai's massage card problem into their own hands.

Dubai Police's Maritime Rescue Team have rescued a young man whose jet ski collided with some rocks at Al Mamzar Beach Park.

How would you feel about paying for plastic bags when shopping for groceries?

Nearly 650 kilograms of drugs were seized by Dubai Police in the first half of this year.

The UAE's National Ambulance service has reminded residents about what to do if they get stung by a bee.

The world's tallest building was lit up in the colours of Afghanistan's national flag on Monday night.

More than 100 women have so far applied to be candidates in this year's Federal National Council elections.

The UAE has reaffirmed its support for a political solution to the crisis in Yemen.

Passengers using Abu Dhabi’s airport taxis can now pay with their credit cards.

If you've been contacted by a celeb on Instagram, don't get excited as it could be another scam!

The Islamic New Year holiday for the public sector in the UAE will be on the first day of Muharram.

Police in Sharjah on Sunday rescued a child who was accidentally trapped inside his family car.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not host a public meeting during his visit to the UAE later this month.

Police in Abu Dhabi are urging parents to be more vigilant when they're reversing their cars out of their homes.

Close to 200 UAE nationals submitted their candidacy applications on the first day of registration for the Federal National Council (FNC) elections.

Police in Ras Al Khaimah are seeking the public’s help to find a 29-year-old man, who has been missing from the emirate.

Abu Dhabi's beaches are becoming more accessible.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the UAE later this week.

The UAE has condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul that left scores of people dead.

Doctors have successfully operated on a UAE resident whose artery was "100 per cent blocked."

Work has started on a massive roundabout development project in Al Ain.

The UAE has strongly condemned a terrorist attack carried out by Houthi drones on an oil field in Saudi Arabia.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has withdrawn a batch of medicine after finding its label contained incorrect information.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed 65 per cent of the works on the Al Qudra-Lehbab Roads Intersection Project has been completed.

The UAE has participated in the historic power-sharing deal between the ruling military council and civilian opposition alliance.

Abu Dhabi's landmark Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque welcomed 115,061 guests during Eid Al Adha.

Thousands of fake goods valued at more than AED 17 million have been seized and 10 people arrested in Sharjah.

Three gangs, comprising 25 "Asians", who defrauded people with fake cash prize promises in exchange for their personal details, have been arrested in the UAE.

A massive 155 million-year-old dinosaur skeleton is set to go under the hammer in Dubai.

The world's tallest building lit up in the colours of the Indian and Pakistani flag on Friday night to honour their 73rd Independence Day.

A part of the Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311) in Sharjah will be closed early in the morning for the next three weeks.

The UAE's Liwa region is taking steps to protect wild plants.

Just over four million people used public transport in Dubai during the Eid holidays.

The UAE has congratulated India on its 73rd Independence Day.

Ruler of Dubai and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince exchanged views on national interest, and ways to improve the livelihood of Emiratis.

A salon in Dubai has decided to honour nannies and domestic helpers with a stylish makeover. 

The UAE's top diplomat has responded to reports that the country's foreign policy is changing course.

Abu Dhabi is getting ready to welcome thousands of Hajj pilgrims.

All UAE flights to and from Hong Kong are operating as per their normal schedule.

Doctors in Al Ain have saved a 13-year-old girl who swallowed a pin.

The first batch of Hajj pilgrims from the UAE have returned home from Saudi Arabia.

A UAE satellite has captured a stunning shot of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

As many as 950 accidents were recorded on Dubai’s roads during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

The UAE has congratulated Pakistan on its Independence Day.

Friends and peers apparently have the biggest influence on the back-to-school shopping choices of children.

It’s now a lot easier for UAE citizens to travel to South Africa.

Police in Sharjah have been extra busy during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

It's been confirmed that a UAE expat died in heroic circumstances after floods swept through the state of Kerala.

With the Eid holidays done and dusted, you'll be glad to know that we won't have to wait long for our next break.

UAE flights from Hong Kong continue to be affected as check-in operations at its international airport were suspended for the second consecutive day.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, inspected infrastructure works at the Expo 2020 site on Tuesday.

Those making their way up Jebel Jais this Eid holiday are in for a treat.

Motorists are being reminded to always turn on their hazard warning lights if their car breaks down in the middle of the road.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has left Jeddah after a brief visit to Saudi Arabia.

UAE flights to Hong Kong have been affected following the closure of its international airport due to anti-government protests.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived in Jeddah.

A school to improve the skills and career development opportunities of young people has been launched in the UAE.

Dubai Police have reminded motorists not to leave their cars running while attending to errands, as it makes it easier for thieves to steal it.

The theme of this year's United Nations International Youth Day is “Transforming Education”, to make it more relevant and accessible to young people.

Arab Coalition forces have intercepted a Houthi rebel drone fired from Yemen's Sanaa province towards Saudi Arabia.

The Arab League has strongly condemned the terror attack in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, performed Eid Al Adha prayers at Zabeel Mosque in Dubai.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has exchanged Eid Al Adha wishes with a number of Arab leaders.

Dubai Police have increased the number of officers on traffic patrol to deal with the expected travellers on the roads for Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has expressed deep concern over the continuation of armed confrontations in the Yemeni city of Aden.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, will perform the Eid Al Adha prayer at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has spoken to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the phone.

The timings for Eid Al Adha prayers in the UAE have been announced.

Ten Emirati students have returned to the UAE from South Korea after successfully completing a nuclear energy internship programme.

Today is the first day of the Eid Al Adha holidays.

UAE carriers have temporarily suspended flights to the south Indian city of Kochi following the closure of its international airport due to severe flooding.

The UAE is stepping up efforts in Yemen's Red Sea Coast region, as well as across the Taiz and Hodeidah governorates, to curb the spread of cholera.

The UAE has urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint over the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.

Three Bangladeshi expats from the same family have received the UAE 'Gold Visa' within a span of a few weeks.

The UAE has formally concluded its proceedings against Qatar at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after Doha withdrew the measures that triggered the dispute.

Inspections are being stepped up in Dubai's food establishments ahead of Eid Al Adha.

Authorities in Dubai are closely monitoring safety and hygiene standards in beauty salons ahead of the Eid Al Adha holidays.

UAE's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has praised the role that Indian Minister Sushma Swaraj played in improving relations between the two countries.

Watch out for traffic diversions along the E11 highway in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.

The UAE is taking steps to battle online crime.

The UAE has provided Aden International Airport with equipment and electricity generators after the breakdown of its only generator.

The Grand Imam of Al Azhar University in Cairo has received a delegation from the UAE.

Authorities in the UAE are advising citizens to postpone any travels to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are providing 540,000 tonnes of wheat to help Sudan meet its basic food requirements for the next few months.

Make sure that you secure your homes before leaving on holidays to avoid nasty surprises on return.

With the long Eid break just around the corner, the UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has listed out six health tips for travellers.

Motorists can enjoy free parking in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

Arrangements are in place to ensure smooth traffic flow in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has offered more than AED 11 million to Egypt's National Cancer Institute.

A swimming coach has been accused of negligence after a 21-year-old Emirati man drowned at a sports club in Ajman.

Watch out for a partial road closure if you’re driving along the E20 highway in Abu Dhabi.

Close to 3.5 tonnes of "prohibited items" have been seized in Sharjah.

Parking will be free across most public spaces in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holidays.

If you’ve come across a job offer or overseas immigration plan that sounds too good to be true, then it could be a scam.

If you’re jetting off from Dubai this weekend, make sure that you reach the airport at least three hours before departure.

Dubai Police have urged holiday-goers to deal directly with official airlines or authorised agencies.

Sharjah's Ruler has ordered the release of 400 prisoners in the emirate ahead of Eid Al Adha.

The UAE has condemned Monday's terrorist attack in Cairo that left 20 people dead.

Emirati astronaut Hazza Al Mansouri will host a dinner party in space once he's there later this year.

Free medication will soon be provided to low-income cancer patients in the UAE.

More prisoners have been pardoned in the UAE ahead of Eid Al Adha.

A teenager has drowned at a beach in Fujairah.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has ordered the release of 430 prisoners in Dubai.

It's getting easier for medical professionals in the UAE to get into the workforce.

The UAE has provided relief aid to people affected by heavy floods in Yemen.

The UAE’s airports and national carriers are fully prepared to assist pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj.

Health authorities in Dubai have toured the Expo 2020 Emergency Centre.

The UAE Hajj Mission has distributed 25,000 meals to people in the holy city of Medina.