UAE

Fuel prices in the UAE are set for a further increase.

With a mandatory 25 fils tariff on single-use bags in Dubai coming into effect on July 1, major retail chains said they are geared up to implement the directive.

Private sector entities in the UAE will also enjoy a four-day Eid Al Adha holiday, following today's earlier announcement for the public sector.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution granting children of Emirati mothers in the country the same education and benefits as other citizens.

Abu Dhabi has named the first 15 recipients of its 'Urban Treasures' initiative to honour long-running businesses.

The UAE has confirmed 1,778 new cases of COVID-19 from 288,743 tests in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has sent a plane carrying 52 tonnes of food supplies to support Ukrainian refugees in Bulgaria.

The Eid Al Adha holiday for UAE federal ministries and entities will begin on Friday, July 8.

Government and media needs to work together to prevent rumours and misinformation spreading during crises or emergency situations, according to The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA).

The first day of Eid Al Adha will be marked on Saturday, July 9.

An ARN News survey has shown four in five people are comfortable with travelling to Europe or parts of the UK, regardless of the ongoing issues at several airports there.

It's now a lot easier for consumers to check the authenticity of gemstones and precious metals, thanks to a new test developed by the Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL).

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has been in touch with top performing Grade 12 pupils to congratulate them on their final year exam results.

Senior officials from the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, the United States, and Israel met in Bahrain on Tuesday to discuss the next steps after the Negev Summit, which was held in March.

Dubai Press Club has launched a regional promotional campaign to raise awareness about the objectives and categories of its newly restructured Arab Media Award.

The UAE has confirmed 1,769 new cases of COVID-19 from 192,567 tests in the past 24 hours.

A siren test will be conducted around the Barakah nuclear energy plant in Al Dhafra region on Wednesday.

A fire that broke out on a dhow boat at Dubai's Deira harbour has been brought under control.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Jordan following a gas leak in the port of Aqaba, which caused numerous deaths and injuries.

Doctors in the UAE are advising people to isolate themselves as soon as they start experiencing flu-like symptoms even if their initial PCR tests come out negative.

Sharjah Police have warned against circulating photos and footage related to the murder of a young Arab woman who was stabbed to death in the emirate last week.

Some of the world's most advanced mobility solutions are set to be showcased at Dubai's Museum of the Future in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

A plane carrying over 24 tonnes of relief materials has been dispatched to Afghanistan based on the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

The UAE has confirmed 1,750 new cases of COVID-19 from 205,823 tests in the past 24 hours.

Emiratis will not need a visa to visit the UK from 2023.

Abu Dhabi has put education, early intervention and treatment at the heart of its new drugs strategy.

Nearly 1,000 drug smuggling attempts have been foiled by Dubai Customs in the first four months of this year.

Dubai is taking further steps to raise the government's service standards and productivity.

Anyone caught driving under the influence will face "imprisonment and/or a minimum fine of AED 25,000".

The first day of Eid Al Adha is likely to fall on Saturday, July 9, the International Astronomical Centre announced.

Preparations have been finalised at Dubai Airports to ensure a smooth experience for passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj.

The UAE has confirmed 1,744 new cases of COVID-19 from 206,412 tests in the past 24 hours.

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that the company is trialling wearable technology to prevent heat-related illness amongst industrial workers in the hot UAE summer.

The UAE's role in achieving peace, stability and development in the region has been highlighted by the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah el Sisi.

Mariam bint Mohammed Almheiri, Minister of Climate Change and the Environment, has outlined ways the world can address global food shortages at the ‘Uniting for Global Food Security’ Ministerial Conference in Berlin.

The UAE has confirmed 1,722 new cases of COVID-19 from 204,040 tests in the past 24 hours.

The budget to support citizens in financial need in Dubai has been in increased to AED 438 million, a rise of 58 per cent.

The Director of Scholarship and Recruitment at Dubai Police, Lieutenant Colonel Dr Mansoor Hassan Alblooshi, has won the CEO Today–Middle East Awards in the 'Government, Security, Leadership' category for 2022.

Sharjah police arrested a man within two hours after a 20-year-old woman was stabbed to death in her apartment building's parking lot.

People in the UAE reported feeling tremors on Saturday morning after a 6-magnitude earthquake struck southern Iran.

Iman Al-Safaqsi has been praised for her bravery after she helped several people who suffered injuries in the recent building fire in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has confirmed 1,692 new cases of COVID-19 from 293,159 tests in the past 24 hours.

Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has been named one of Fast Company Middle East’s 35 Most Creative People in Business.

Watch out for the partial closure of two major roads in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have launched an investigation into the cause of a fire that broke out in a building in Al Dana area on Thursday night.

Just a day after the limited-edition sneaker collaboration between Adidas and Dubai's Ravi restaurant sold out, resellers are cashing in on the huge demand by marking-up prices online.

The UAE has confirmed 1,657 new cases of COVID-19 from 312,752 tests in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has signed up to work towards eradicating malaria globally by 2030 with the signing of the Kigali Declaration on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

The UAE has sent 30 tonnes of food to Afghanistan to alleviate the impact of the devastating earthquake.

King Abdullah II of Jordan has met with President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during an official visit to the UAE.

Expats in the UAE are being reminded to use only certified movers while planning their relocation after a former resident took to social media to flag a company for stalling the shipment of her belongings.

As the end of the academic year approaches, enterprising students can turn their attention to looking for a summer job and securing a teen work permit.

The Sharjah Press Club (SPC) of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has revealed the agenda for the 11th edition of the annual Sharjah Ramadan Majlis.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched an e-platform named SPHERE to strengthen early surveillance of future pandemics

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available for walk-in citizens and residents.

The 'Darb' toll system on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, Al Maqta and Mussaffah bridges have gone live today.