UAE

The UAE has reiterated its support for China in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak.

The UAE is expanding the use of drones for agricultural purposes.

Citizens of the UAE and Dominica can now travel a lot easily between the two countries.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has conducted its first-ever organ transplant surgery.

Commuters in Dubai can now keep track of public bus schedules on Google Maps in real-time.

The UAE has suspended all flights to and from Iran, amidst fears over COVID-19.

Bahrain has suspended all flights from Dubai and Sharjah for the next 48 hours over coronavirus fears.

The third stage of the UAE Tour gets underway on Tuesday afternoon.

The Arab world's first space law has been issued in the UAE.

The UAE has issued travel bans to Iran and Thailand following concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak.

More than AED156 million worth of deals were made by the UAE Armed Forces.

More than half a million motorists have benefited from the Traffic Fines Settlement initiative in Dubai last year.

If you are in the habit of using e-cigarettes, make sure you take enough precautions to stop them from overheating or going up in flames.

More is being done in the UAE to raise awareness about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The Smart Mobile Passenger Inspection Unit will soon be used by UAE customs officials at land, air and sea entry and exit points. 

More than 300 tenants have moved back into Duja Tower in Dubai, 36 hours after the building caught fire.

Motorists can expect more traffic diversions on Monday as the UAE Tour cycling gears up for the second stage.

The rate of serious crimes in Bur Dubai fell by 72 per cent in 2019, compared to the previous year.

An injured Emirati hiker has been rescued by a helicopter in Ras Al Khaimah.

Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the UAE, taking the total number of cases to 13.

With the second edition of the UAE Tour beginning on Sunday, road closures will be rolled out at 12:30 pm.

Residents in Dubai can finally rent bicycles through the Careem Bike app.

UAE health officials have confirmed two more people have been infected with COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 11.

Several parts of the UAE recorded rainfall of varying intensities early Saturday.

The ruler of Ajman has announced monthly rewards for medical students, in a bid to encourage more Emirati nationals to take up the profession.

A glimpse of the world's largest 360-degree projection screen has been shared online.

A new smart medical facility has opened in Dubai which will help issue residency visas in just 30 minutes.

Residents of the Duja Tower on Sheikh Zayed Road in Dubai have been safely evacuated after the building caught fire on Thursday night.

Thanks to the UAE's Arab Hope Makers awards, AED 88 million will be used to help construct the Magdi Yacoub Global Heart Centre in Egypt.

Ahmed Al Falasi has been crowned the Arab Hope Maker 2020 winner.

The Emirates Post has issued new stamps with 'People of Determination' logo.

A man who died earlier this week after falling off a high rise is known to have taken his life.

Preparations for the celebration of the UAE's 50th founding anniversary next year are gaining momentum.

The grand finale of the region’s largest initiative to honour philanthropic efforts will take place in Dubai on Thursday.

GCC health ministers have praised the UAE for taking appropriate measures to tackle the Covid-19 outbreak.

Motorists could face some detours on the roads on Thursday as the Dubai Women's Cycle Tour gains momentum.

China has found three potential drugs to fight COVID-19, that's according to Ni Jian, the Chinese Ambassador to the UAE.

The world's biggest gaming event for women has kicked off in Dubai.

In less than 48 hours, the Dubai Police have detained a five-member gang for stealing goods worth AED 20 million from a villa in Emirates Hills.

A woman has been arrested in Abu Dhabi after videos of her torturing her child went viral on social media.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has reduced the price of 573 medicines, between 2 and 74 per cent.

UAE residents will soon be using electricity generated by Barakah Nuclear Plant, the first-ever nuclear power plant in the region.

The UAE's Hope Probe to Mars is nearly ready for its historic launch in July.

A 10-year-old boy has won over Emirates Airline with his sweet video, so much so that they are going to make his dream to visit Dubai come true.

Motorists can expect further traffic diversions on Wednesday as the Dubai Women's Cycle Tour gears up for its third stage.

More people seem to be using public bus services in Abu Dhabi than ever before.

Authorities in Dubai are taking further steps to ensure that tourists are familiar with the local laws and norms.

A new Hindu temple will soon be constructed in Dubai’s Jebel Ali area.

More than a dozen teams from the UAE’s emergency forces are showcasing their skills in a special operations competition in Dubai.

Ten lucky school students from across the UAE became the envy of millions of sports fans with a rare chance to meet Expo 2020 Dubai ambassador Lionel Messi.

There’s good news for public transport commuters in the UAE capital.

Captain Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum, who is the first female Emirati commercial pilot, wants to see more women join her in the aviation industry.

As the second day of Dubai Women's Tour gets underway, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) have cautioned motorists on the traffic around Al Badia area.

The UAE Rescue Challenge, hosted by Dubai Police, begins at Al Ruwayaa Training City today.

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

Expo 2020 Dubai and Jetman Dubai have accomplished another world first in their quest to achieve 100 per cent autonomous human flight.

The UAE's first nuclear power plant has moved a step closer towards starting operations.

More than 5,000 paid parking spots will be activated in Al Ain city on March 1.

A Dubai-based British mother has told ARN how she got the world’s tallest building to put the spotlight on a rare genetic disorder.

Ninth case of Coronavirus has been confirmed in the UAE.

A video of an Etihad Airways A380 aircraft landing while battling heavy crosswinds at Heathrow Airport has gone viral.

The Ruler of Dubai highlighted how the UAE has made major strides in empowering women to participate in the journey of development.

Traffic is likely to be affected around Al Badia and Ras Al Khor areas on Monday as the first ever Dubai Women's Cycle Tour gets underway.

Louvre Abu Dhabi will host the world premiere of 'Singing Trees' on February 25.

Maternity and paternity leave in the UAE is likely to be extended, according to Mona Al Murri, chairperson of the Board & Managing Director, Dubai Women Establishment.

Burj Khalifa lit up in blue on Sunday to mark International Angelman Day and raise awareness of the syndrome.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has attended the opening session of Global Women's Forum on Sunday.

The UAE is taking further steps towards establishing a human colony on Mars.

Novak Djokovic is the next in line to receive the UAE's Golden Visa, after football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

A man in Ajman helped his wife deliver their baby at home, thanks to paramedics who guided him over the phone.

The region's first 5G-enabled smart patrol has been unveiled by Dubai Police.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has just opened the last two phases of roads leading to the Expo 2020 site.

UAE has provided 48 tonnes of food aid to residents of Hadramaut in Yemen.

A man has been arrested in Dubai for the destruction of property.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a main road closure in Dubai Marina.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has said that two more Coronavirus patients admitted into one of the country’s hospitals have recovered.

The fifth round of political consultations between the UAE and Germany has been held in Berlin.

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is in the UAE on a state visit.

Police in Ajman have been quick to arrest a man suspected of stabbing a colleague to death.

The weather over the next five days is expected to be humid, partly cloudy, and dusty with a chance of fog or mist formations.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been granted a 10 year Golden Visa by the UAE.

Private schools in Dubai will not be allowed to hike tuition fees for the academic year beginning in September 2020.

Emirates Airline has cancelled its flights to and from Lagos due to visibility issues.

Watch out for traffic diversions near Khalifa City bridge in Abu Dhabi over the weekend.

Police in Sharjah have been quick to catch a conman who duped a jeweller out of gold bars worth over AED 108,000.

There's now another reason to head to the Jebel Hafit in Al Ain.

A group of horse riders are once again set to travel across the Emirates to raise awareness about breast cancer.

Authorities in Dubai are taking further steps to promote the use of eco-friendly modes of public transport.

An incident at a private school in Dubai is being investigated after reports alleged that some students were locked up in the gym over non-payment of fees.

Dubai Police have been lauded for their efforts in busting a major international drug smuggling syndicate.

The traffic flow around a major intersection in Al Ain is set to get a lot smoother.

If you are planning to use the ferry services in Dubai today, take note.

The UAE has adequate stocks of medical supplies and equipment to tackle the coronavirus outbreak.

An international healthcare model will be developed in the UAE.

The UAE University (UAEU) in Al Ain has helped finance scientific projects worth AED70 million in 2019.

The newly-appointed Australian Ambassador to the UAE has described the Emirates’ response to the bushfire crisis as "breathtaking".

A major intersection in Al Ain will be partially closed for the next two-and-a-half months.

Students in hundreds of public schools in the UAE will no longer be assigned any homework.

An eighth case of Coronavirus has been confirmed in UAE.

Construction work has been completed on a brand new housing project worth AED 1.9 billion in Fujairah's Al Hail area.

Dubai's education regulatory authority is following up on a video that's been shared on Twitter, depicting what appears to be a case of bullying in a GEMS school in the emirate.

The three Expo 2020 Dubai entry gates that will open in October have been unveiled.

Chinese expats in the UAE who've recently returned from their home country have been asked to self-quarantine in wake of the Coronavirus outbreak.

Abu Dhabi Police has arrested 13 phone scamming gangs, who deceived residents into revealing their bank details.

Some Emirates Airline flights to Europe have been cancelled on Monday.

More than 11,000 indebted inmates were released in Dubai.

More is being done to raise awareness on epilepsy in the UAE.

A 73-year-old Chinese woman has become the first patient in the UAE to recover from coronavirus.

The UAE Consulate in Hong Kong has suspended services indefinitely amid the coronavirus outbreak.

A minibus driver has been killed and a passenger seriously injured after a truck's container fell on their vehicle in Umm Al Quwain.

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Advisor to the US President Ivanka Trump are among the big names who will be speaking at the Global Women’s Forum Dubai later this month.

The UAE has paid rich tributes to its soldiers who have returned home after serving in Yemen as part of the Arab Coalition's Operation Restoring Hope.

Don’t be surprised if you spot some of the paid parking meters in Dubai decked up in artwork.

If you are passing by the Dubai Police Academy on Umm Suqeim Street, don’t be alarmed by the loud noises coming from the area.

The UAE Embassy in Singapore has issued a fresh advisory for Emiratis over the coronavirus outbreak.

The UAE's leaders have praised the country's Armed Forces for their mission in Yemen.

The world's rarest duck has been saved from the brink of extinction, thanks to a major conservation effort backed by the UAE.

The UAE has the highest number of students aged 16-18 years enrolled in English-medium international schools.

An Emirates Airline flight to London has been cancelled on Sunday as Storm Ciara approaches the UK and Ireland.

The first Emirati astronaut applauded Christina Koch for breaking a record in space.

More than 3,370 illegal transport violations were issued in the UAE capital.

The Philippines’ Labour Secretary who had falsely claimed that a Filipino worker in Dubai died of coronavirus has issued an apology.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has published figures showing how people have been using different means of public transport.

Dubai has set another new global record in performance indicators in the energy sector.

If residents in the UAE have lost certain valuables, they can now obtain the necessary documents online.

There have been two new cases of coronavirus reported in the UAE.

The Crown Prince of Dubai has approved a set of guidelines that public sector workers should adhere to while exercising their duties.

An investigation into the crash of an Emirates jet at Dubai airport in 2016 has revealed that the pilots failed to monitor engine settings.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi held talks with the President of Senegal in Abu Dhabi's Al Watan Palace.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a set of road closures in the emirate for the Ironman 70.3 triathlon.

The Dubai Media Office has denied statements regarding the death of a Filipina in the emirate due to the coronavirus.

Dubai Police has opened a Smart Police Station (SPS) is Dubai Design District (D3).

Sixty women hiked from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain on foot

A database has been compiled to help develop services for People of Determination in Abu Dhabi.

Two major squares and a roundabout in Sharjah are being converted into intersections with traffic signals.

The UAE is taking further steps to tackle the spread of the new coronavirus.

Dubai is waiving the fees for various government services in a bid to support investors and lower the cost of doing business.

A worker at a shopping mall in Dubai has been hailed for his honesty.

Extra pumps have been put in place in Dubai International Airports.

Emergency services will be enhanced in the emirate.

If you're a motorist in the UAE, you'll be happy to know that more petrol stations will be available on the roads.

The new rules for trialling autonomous vehicles in Dubai cover all aspects related to safety, technical and operational aspects.

Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson will perform at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena next year.