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Two Emirati businessmen have donated a fully-equipped hotel that will serve as a COVID-19 quarantine facility.

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority will open its museums from June 1, in line with the government’s decision to resume business activity in the emirate.

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A total of 300 distinctive four and five-digit number plates are up for grabs at Roads and Transport Authority’s second online auction this year.

Petrol prices across the UAE will remain unchanged for the month of June.

Ras Al Khaimah is the latest emirate to reopen commercial activities.

Ras Al Khaimah has reopened its public beaches, putting in place some health and safety precautions.

The UAE has announced 563 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 32,532.

Up to 30 per cent of government employees in the UAE’s ministries and other federal entities will return to work from Sunday, May 31.

The UAE has recorded a significant decrease in the concentration of major air pollutants between February and the end of April.

If you are planning to dine out at any of Dubai's restaurants there are certain points to take note of.

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has praised the UAE’s efforts in fighting the coronavirus pandemic.

The UAE has announced 883 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 31,969.

The third phase of the sanitisation drive and COVID-19 testing programme in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area is currently underway.

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Abu Dhabi Police have urged parents to monitor their children’s use of the internet.

Dubai will recognise organisations that are able to innovate during the pandemic.

If you're thinking of going back to the gym, it's important to know all the rules put in place to keep you safe as you work out.

Motorists in Sharjah have until June 30 to take advantage of the 50 per cent discount on traffic fines.

Half of all Dubai government employees will resume work in offices from May 31, Sunday, and all of them are allowed to be back from June 14.

Six residents of different nationalities have won the latest Emirates Loto prize last weekend.

Twenty people have been rescued by the Dubai Police after their bus was swept away by flash floods in Hatta Valley.

Dubai Police have recorded 412 traffic offences over the Eid Al Fitr holiday.

Several prominent leisure and tourist attractions in Sharjah have reopened after completing a major disinfection drive.

The chairman of a building materials company has filed a complaint with Dubai Police’s cybercrime unit over an online scam.

Shopping malls across Dubai have been permitted to reach up to 70 per cent of their total capacity, allowing them to welcome more visitors at a time.

Two teenagers have been arrested in Abu Dhabi for reckless driving and breaking traffic rules during the Eid holidays.

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying 10 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Tajikistan to bolster the country’s efforts in curbing the spread of COVID-19.

Valet parking services are now allowed in Dubai but attendants have to follow a strict set of health and safety guidelines.

Training institutes in Dubai that cater to students aged between 12 and 60 years old are now allowed to reopen.

A young girl has died, while eight people have been rescued and three others are missing after their vehicles were swept away by flash floods in Sharjah’s Wadi Al Helo.

Residents over the age of 60 and children under 12 are still not allowed to enter shopping malls.

Companies in Dubai can now allow up to 50% of their staff to resume work from the office.

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Intercity bus services will remain suspended until further notice in Dubai.

The Dubai Metro Red and Green lines will operate Saturday through Thursday from 7:00 am until midnight as of Wednesday.

Distance learning across all private and public schools will recommence on Wednesday.

Safety measures are being carried out at parks across Dubai.

The UAE has announced 779 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 31,086.

Businesses will resume economic activities in Dubai as of Wednesday, May 27.

Speed radars in Dubai have been adjusted to catch violators between 11:00 pm and 6:00 am.

A taxi driver has been arrested in Sharjah for performing stunts on a highway.

The UAE has announced 822 new cases of COVID-19.

The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has extended his sincere condolences to Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan following the tragic plane crash in Karachi.

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Movement in Dubai will be permitted between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm starting Wednesday, May 27.

Dubai Economy (DED) reported zero shop closures, fines and warnings on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

Two girls were granted their Eid Al Fitr wish when they were given an exclusive tour of Ajman.

Residents of Abu Dhabi’s Al Zazeen area have praised the authorities for offering a high level of care and treatment in the fight against COVID-19.

The UAE has sent an aid plane with six metric tons of medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Authorities in Dubai have ordered the closure of 122 shops during Ramadan for flouting safety directives issued to combat the spread of COVID-19.

A documentary on the UAE's extraordinary journey into space will premier tonight. 

Indian expats in the UAE have been warned about a new scam pertaining to chartered flights amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Abu Dhabi Police have warned the public against organising get-togethers this Eid Al Fitr, urging them to follow the health and safety guidelines to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

A UK national has praised Dubai’s diligence in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic and precautionary measures implemented at the airport.

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The ruler of Sharjah has pardoned 108 prisoners in the emirate.

Breakfast meals were delivered today to medical and nursing teams at several hospitals in Abu Dhabi.

Frontline workers in Dubai received a surprise visit on the first day of Eid Al Fitr.

The UAE has announced 781 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 29,485.

The UAE leaders have reemphasized the need to celebrate Eid Al Fitr at home, highlighting how the festivities this year will be unlike any other.

A man trapped inside a burning house in Fujairah’s Al Bidya area has been rescued.

Restaurants in Abu Dhabi will have to ensure safety guidelines are in place, before they can restart operations.

Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lit up with a special Eid Al Fitr message on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi’s education regulatory body is doing their bit to support frontline healthcare workers as they fight the coronavirus. 

The UAE has announced 812 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 28,704.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable to Pakistani President Dr Arif Alvi offering his condolences following the tragic plane crash.

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince has exchanged Eid Al Fitr wishes with a number of Arab leaders.

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

Parking will be free across Dubai during the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

In a new directive, the ruler of Dubai has allocated 3,000 land plots and mortgages worth a total of AED 5.6 billion for eligible UAE nationals.

The Crown Prince of Dubai has applauded a team at Dubai Foundation for the Future (DFF) for designing an innovative model of ventilators.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has amended the law pertaining to civil retirement pensions and benefits.

The UAE has announced 994 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 27,892.

The first day of Eid Al Fitr will be marked in the UAE on Sunday, May 24.

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An Indian nurse who gave up his dream to migrate to Europe ten years ago says his decision to move to the UAE was proved right after being appreciated in person by the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi for his role in fighting COVID-19.

The UAE has sent an aid plane containing seven tons of medical supplies to Afghanistan.

The number of COVID-19 patients that need to be hospitalized in the UAE is much less than the global average.

Medical services and surgeries in Dubai remain uninterrupted and patients are receiving necessary medical attention.

Al Ain Zoo has celebrated ‘World Turtle Day’ to encourage the conservation and protection of turtles worldwide.

Eid Al Fitr prayers will be performed at home, either individually or with family members living in the same house.

A man has been arrested for stealing three cars in Ajman.

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There are 500 police cars patrolling the streets of Dubai to ensure that residents are complying with the country’s precautionary measures.

The UAE has announced 894 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 26,898.

Motorists in Abu Dhabi are being reminded that they have until June 22 to take advantage of the 50 per cent discount on traffic fines.

Inspections have intensified at construction sites in Dubai to ensure that precautionary guidelines are being followed by companies.

The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, SEHA, is expanding the capacity of its COVID-19 testing facilities in the UAE.

Emirates Airline is offering passengers complimentary hygiene kits upon check-in at Dubai International Airport.

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying seven metric tonnes of medical supplies to the Union of the Comoros.

The UAE's ministry of health and prevention (MoHAP) has taken legal action against two men for spreading rumours about a shortage of masks in one of the hospitals.

The UAE has announced 941 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 26,004.

The Ruler of Ajman has come to the aid of six Sudanese siblings, who have been left orphaned after their parents died from coronavirus barely a month apart.

Authorities in the UAE have once again urged everyone to download the country’s official COVID-19 testing and contact tracing app, AlHosn.

The Dubai government says health and safety are top priority as the emirate’s hotels reopen.

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The drive-in cinema in Mall of the Emirates has been temporarily closed.

Jogging and cycling tracks in Dubai will be closed from 8pm to 6am starting this evening.

The new rule on visa fine waivers does not include violators who fled their sponsors and those who breached contracts before March 1.

The disinfection drive in labour camps and industrial areas across the UAE will be extended by two hours from Wednesday, May 20.

A centre authorised to provide visa and residency services has been shut down for violating COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced that the academic year will officially end on July 2 for all public and private school students.

Dubai’s private school regulator says it does not recognise homeschooling programmes.

Housing packages worth AED 5.5 billion have been announced for thousands of UAE nationals in Abu Dhabi.

A moon-sighting committee has been set up in the UAE to confirm the beginning of the month of Shawwal, which marks the start of Eid Al Fitr.

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying four metric tonnes of medical supplies to Gambia.

In case you didn’t know, it’s World Bee Day today - and it’s a timely reminder about the UAE’s buzzing beekeeping industry.

Dubai’s public transport services are operating as per a revised schedule from today.

The media sector in Dubai has been directed to prepare for the post COVID-19 phase.

The UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant has taken another big step towards starting operations.

Abu Dhabi has introduced a certification programme to standardise cleanliness and hygiene levels in the tourism sector.

The United Nations has sent 14 tonnes of urgent medical aid from the UAE to the occupied Palestinian territory.

An Abu Dhabi laboratory has developed equipment that enables rapid testing for COVID-19, with results available in seconds.

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The Emirates Mars Mission has announced a date for the launch of the Mars Hope Probe.

Civil defence teams in Abu Dhabi were busy putting out a fire on a boat near the Marina Mall on Tuesday.

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The UAE has announced 873 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 25,063.

The UAE has launched a mental health support hotline for individuals struggling during the pandemic.

Etihad Airways has announced plans to operate more special flights to multiple destinations.

Individuals who are stuck outside of the country but have valid UAE residency visas will be able to return to the country as of June 1.

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health is helping non-critical COVID-19 patients get safe and easy remote access to medical services. ⁣

Authorities in the UAE have reiterated the importance of avoiding family gatherings and visits as part of ongoing measures to curb the spread of COVID-19.

The UAE government has issued a revised list of fines to crackdown on those flouting the COVID-19 regulations and safety guidelines.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are keeping a close watch on the movement of imported foodstuff across the emirate’s ports.

Three Dubai Metro stations have been renamed.

Repeatedly violating precautionary measures implemented in the UAE will result in a AED100,000 fine and a jail-term of no more than six months.

The UAE has increased the penalty for those violating the curfew that's put in place to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The national disinfection programme will run from 8:00 pm until 6:00 am as of Wednesday, May 20.

The UAE has announced 832 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 24,190.

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Police officers in Abu Dhabi have already been spotted using smart helmets to detect people’s temperatures.

Eid Al Fitr this year will either fall on Saturday, May 23 or Sunday, May 24.

On the occasion of World Family Doctor Day, the UAE has hailed family physicians’ efforts in countering the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dubai’s Industrial City continues to support global humanitarian efforts in response to the COVID-19 crisis by expanding its storage capacity.

More than 46 tons of waste have been collected in Abu Dhabi in the first half of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

GEMS Metropole school in Motor City has warned parents that distance learning will be withheld for students whose term 3 dues have not been cleared.

A worker has died in Umm Al Quwain after a concrete wall fell on him at a construction site. 

The United Arab Emirates has commended the signing of a power-sharing agreement in Afghanistan.

Dubai Police have once again gone the extra mile to help people in distress.

A family that was forced to live apart for four months due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions has been reunited, thanks to Etihad Airways.

The UAE's latest community initiative to help workers has got off to a great start with the support of individuals and organisations.

Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has stepped up arrangements to help repatriate stranded foreign nationals who wish to return to their countries.

Hotels in Ajman are required to train their staff on handling situations related to COVID-19.

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the rights of workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

No announcements have been made regarding mass redundancies at Emirates Airline.

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The UAE has announced 731 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 23,358.

Authorities in Dubai are continuing to ensure that commercial outlets are complying with the precautionary measures related to COVID-19.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have released a set for guidelines for employees returning to the workplace.

A man has run into trouble for insulting the UAE currency in a video posted online.

Educational institutions in Dubai are being urged not to exchange paper materials with their students, except for text books.

Motorists in Dubai will no longer need to display paper parking tickets on car windshields.

Dubai is proud of its healthcare workers who are the "first line of defence" in the battle to curb COVID-19.

Disinfection procedures at housing facilities for farm workers have intensified in Dubai.

The UAE has given people in Yemen's Shabwa Governorate a chance to feel the spirit of Eid Al Fitr.

Isha and Tarawih prayers are being broadcast live across the UAE from the Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Ras Al Khaimah.

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The UAE has confirmed 796 new cases of COVID-19, while 603 patients have recovered and another four have died.

Seventy-one million people around the world benefitted from the humanitarian and social projects implemented by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in 2019.

Public parks in Dubai will be reopened in three different phases.

Residents and citizens will soon be using UAE PASS as digital identity to access government services.

Residents can now ride with the Dubai Police Bikers Unit.

The second phase of the sanitisation programme in Abu Dhabi’s Mussafah area starts on Saturday, May 16.

The UAE has concluded its #10MillionMeals campaign.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has confirmed that it relies on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests to diagnose COVID-19 in the emirate.

The Government of Dubai has denied reports claiming that it is in talks with Abu Dhabi for economic support.

The UAE has announced 747 new cases of COVID-19.

Satellite provider Yahsat is providing free high-speed internet for students and teachers in remote areas in the UAE.

The Dubai government has developed a comprehensive plan to help different sectors prepare themselves for the post-COVID-19 phase.

UAE resident Elie Yaqoub Jabra has thanked the UAE's frontline health workers for helping him in his fight against COVID-19.

The UAE has sent an aid plane with seven metric tonnes of medical supplies to Albania.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a state-of-the-art mobile unit to conduct COVID-19 screening in labour camps.

The UAE has supported more than 17 million people across the world through the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in the year 2019.

Global and religious leaders from around the world united in prayer in the fight against the coronavirus.

Residents are being warned about the negative impact of food-related rumours.

The UAE has announced 698 new cases of COVID-19.

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More than 240 beggars and unauthorised street vendors have been arrested in Dubai since the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The UAE has sent an aid plane with seven metric tonnes of medical supplies to Romania in order to support the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

People, whose residency and visit visas have expired as of March 1, will not have to pay any fines.

As many as 6,504 UAE expats stranded abroad have already flown back to the country.

A state-of-the-art field hospital, that was built in just nine days, has been inaugurated at Al Razeen in the UAE capital.

Medical masks produced by inmates have been distributed to workers and healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi.

Hundreds of doctors in Dubai have been granted a 10-year golden residency visa in honour of their efforts to fight COVID-19.

Enforcing physical distancing rules for air travel will not be economically sustainable in the long run.

The number of COVID-19 cases in the UAE has crossed the 20,000 mark.

Dubai authorities have assured visitors of the Gold Souq that they’re providing the highest standards of safety and security in the area.

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The structure and size of the UAE government could be reviewed as the country prepares for a post-pandemic future.

A British mum is now back in the UAE and will soon be reunited with her son and husband, thanks to the ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

Dubai has launched three clinics that will collect convalescent plasma donations from patients who have recovered from COVID-19.

The UAE government has announced that private sector employees are to get a three-day paid holiday on Eid Al Fitr.

Public parks in Dubai have been allowed to reopen as long as the gatherings don’t exceed five people.

Healthcare facilities and pharmacies in Dubai have been instructed to stop using or selling COVID-19 rapid testing kits.

Emirates has announced plans to resume passenger flights to nine destinations from May 21.

Dubai Police officers are using scooters to patrol areas during the nighttime curfew that's in place to combat the spread of coronavirus.

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has responded to a request from a seven-year-old boy to help his mother return to the UAE, after she got stranded in the UK due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions.

Now that regular services have resumed on Dubai Tram, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is reminding commuters to reach the station 30 minutes in advance.

The UAE will develop a national strategy for managing future diseases based on the lessons learned from the current pandemic.

Etihad Airways will operate a special flight to New York this week to help US residents fly back from the UAE.

The UAE’s aid to other countries during the pandemic has crossed the 500 metric tonne mark.

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UAE nationals and their helpers will be tested for COVID-19 free of charge starting next week.

A total of 210 female taxi drivers in Dubai have received Ramadan rations from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has denied information about an alleged decision to close commercial establishments in the country again.

Dubai Municipality says it treated 350 tonnes of waste water contaminated with COVID-19 from the start of the pandemic until the end of April.

The UAE has announced 783 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 19,661.

The International Humanitarian City (IHC) in Dubai has chartered a cargo plane to deliver ventilators and other critical supplies to Somalia in support of the World Health Organisation's (WHO) COVID-19 response.

The UAE is marking International Nurses Day by honouring the country's nurses who are on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19.

The UAE has underlined its commitment to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic without compromising the rights of its citizens, residents and visitors.

A growing number of people in the UAE are offering their services to help control the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abu Dhabi International Airport is supporting global efforts to combat COVID-19 by ensuring the secure transport of essential supplies and equipment.

The fire-hit Abbco Tower in Al Nahda has been inspected by officials from Sharjah Municipality.

The World’s Tallest Donation Box has hit the 1.2 million-light mark.

The UAE has announced 680 new cases of COVID-19.

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Dubai Police has seized 3.5 tons of goods that were stored in a labor accommodation.

Eid Al Fitr holidays have been announced for the public sector in the UAE.

Residents are being reminded that lighting fireworks in the UAE is strictly prohibited.

Authorities in Sharjah have confiscated 1,265 bird-call devices used for illegal hunting.

A fire that broke out at the Dubai Expo 2020 site on Monday morning has been brought under control.

A move permit system has been introduced in Abu Dhabi for residents who need to step out for emergency purposes during the National Sterilisation Programme between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Inspections have been stepped up in restaurants, groceries and other food outlets in Abu Dhabi.

A hiker has died after being stranded on the mountains in Sharjah's Khor Fakkan area.

The UAE government is holding remote meetings to discuss the country’s post-COVID-19 future.

The UAE’s 10 million meals campaign is continuing to benefit low-income families and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Abu Dhabi for performing stunts and driving recklessly on the road.

Abu Dhabi has carried out 48,383 disinfection operations to sanitize ambulance vehicles transporting COVID-19 patients.

The fire that broke out in Al Nahda area’s Abbco Tower in Sharjah may have been caused by a cigarette butt or a piece of coal used for shisha.

The UAE has announced 781 new cases of COVID-19.

The UAE has sent medical supplies to Mali, Niger and Sierra Leone in order to support their efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Researchers in the UAE have made a major breakthrough in their studies to understand how the COVID-19 virus has been spreading in the country.

A team of doctors at Dubai's Latifa Hospital have succeeded in saving the life of a woman after she developed pregnancy-related complications.

As many as 4,300 Emirati citizens have applied for the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme.

The UAE’s Ministry of Education says its plans for the next academic year (2020-2021) are still under review.

The chief of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) has praised the relentless efforts of Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince in fighting disease and hunger across the world.

Authorities in the UAE capital are making it easier for residents to get tested for COVID-19.

The UAE has announced 624 new cases of COVID-19.

Authorities in Dubai have warned of tough action against companies and brokers violating real estate advertising laws.

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Emirates Airline will operate limited one-way flights to Dubai from London and Germany.

The UAE will bear the cost of treating critical COVID-19 cases that use the breakthrough stem-cell treatment.

Firefighters have managed to contain a blaze that broke out in Dubai's Umm Ramool area on Saturday.

A Dubai resident has thanked UAE authorities for flying her daughter back home after she was stuck in the UK due to flight restrictions imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19.

The UAE is stepping up efforts to provide aid for those who've been unable to return to their home countries due to travel disruptions caused globally by the coronavirus pandemic.

Traffic restrictions that have been put in place in Abu Dhabi to curb the spread of COVID-19 have contributed considerably to improving air quality in the capital. 

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The UAE has announced 553 new cases of COVID-19.

Employees in the private sector who are diagnosed with COVID-19 should be given sick leave.

Road radar devices and smart systems across Abu Dhabi will be activated to monitor movement during the National Sterilisation Programme.

Authorities in Sharjah have issued a warning over messages requesting help for residents of the Abbco Tower that was struck by a fire on Tuesday.

The Indian Consulate in Dubai has launched a free COVID-19 helpline for Indian citizens in the emirate.

Etihad Airways will be operating limited one-way flights to Abu Dhabi starting May 9.

Residents are being urged to grocery shop responsibly during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

A sanitisation programme will take place from May 9 in Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area.

Sharjah has resumed all judicial hearings related to rental and settlement disputes.

A total of 3,901 fines have been issued to people who have violated movement restrictions during the national disinfection programme in Sharjah.