The UAE's new law for non-Muslim expatriates, covering matters related to marriage, divorce, child custody and inheritance, comes into effect today.
All private hospitals in Dubai will issue death and birth certificates by the end of 2023.
Sharjah government continues to reap the benefits of switching to a shorter working week.
Dubai Future Foundation has published a report identifying 10 major trends that will transform economic sectors and societies over the coming year.
Motorists will have to pay more at the pumps in February, as fuel prices rise.
Dubai is taking further steps to attract medical tourists and strengthen the health care sector.
The UAE's annual breast cancer awareness initiative, Pink Caravan Ride (PCR), has announced the official routes for its 11th edition, which kicks off on February 4, coinciding with World Cancer Day.
The UAE has strongly condemned the bombing of a mosque in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar that left at least 87 people dead and several more wounded.
UAE residence visa holders, who stay outside the Emirates for more than six months, can now apply for a permit to re-enter the country.
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) have launched the ‘DIFC Metaverse Platform’, in line with the Dubai Higher Committee for Future Technology and Digital Economy’s aim to attract technology innovators from around the world.
The UAE has extended the deadline for private sector employers to switch unlimited-term employment contracts to fixed-term ones.
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will apply its value-based healthcare model across 30 disease areas by 2025.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will tow and impound cars, heavy vehicles and trailers found violating traffic rules and regulations.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's "official" visit to Pakistan on Monday has been postponed "due to weather conditions".
The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences to Pakistan over the bus tragedy in Balochistan's Lasbela area that left several people dead and wounded.
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued directives to rename the Al Minhad and its surrounding areas as "Hind City'.
In a new video advisory, Dubai Police have issued fresh warnings about carbon monoxide poisoning and urged residents to be extra cautious when inside closed places.
Dubai has launched the second phase of its Traffic Incidents Management project aimed at ensuring quick response to accidents, breakdowns and other traffic incidents.
Due to severe weather conditions and heavy flooding in Auckland, a number of flights operated by Emirates Airline have been disrupted.
The Ministry of Interior has announced that weather conditions in the UAE are now stable, after heavy rainfall impacted most of the country.
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack near a synagogue in Jerusalem, which resulted in a number of deaths and multiple injuries.
Dubai Police have diverted traffic along a section of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road due to water logging.
Sharjah Municipality has announced the temporary closure of all parks in the city due to unstable weather.
Authorities in the UAE have urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads as more rain has been forecast for the region.
Some roads leading to Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on Friday and Saturday will be affected due to heavy rain, with concert-goers urged to take the Dubai Metro.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday announced the closure of a key road after heavy rainfall left some parts waterlogged.
The UAE has condemned Israeli forces' storming of the Palestinian camp of Jenin, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.
Abu Dhabi Police have held an educational meeting at the United Arab Emirates University on drug dangers and prevention.
Emergency calls to Dubai Police have surged as heavy rain continues to sweep across the country.
The speed limit has been slashed on a section of Dubai-Hatta Street in Ajman's Masfout area as part of efforts to improve road safety.
UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi has said he feels "ready and excited" ahead of his six-month mission to the International Space Station.
Due to the current weather conditions, Global Village will remain closed on Thursday, January 26.
Garn Al Sabkha tunnel in Dubai has reopened to traffic after authorities closed it temporarily due to waterlogging.
Some schools in the UAE, including Wellington International School in Dubai, will switch to remote learning on Thursday due to heavy rainfall across the country.
Due to the adverse weather conditions and following consultation with the authorities, Global Village has decided to close its doors at 8:00 pm on Wednesday.
Distance learning has been activated for government schools in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah due to the unstable weather conditions.
Dubai Police are reminding road users to exercise caution and to follow the rules during rainy and unstable weather conditions.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Rahim Yar Khan.
UAE firms must ensure all Emirati employees are signed up for the government pension scheme, or face penalities, as inspections kick off today.
The UAE has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the Holy Quran by an extremist in The Hague, Netherlands.
Authorities in the UAE have urged the public to exercise caution as unstable weather conditions are expected in parts of the country over the next few days.
The UAE Public Prosecution has ordered the arrest of a private firm owner and its manager for defrauding 296 Emiratis under the Nafis scheme.
In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a resolution to appoint four new members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
Dubai has witnessed a 45 per cent growth in private medical facilities over the past five years, while the number of licensed medical practitioners has risen 61 per cent.
Emirates has successfully completed the ground engine testing for one of its planes using fully sustainable aviation fuel.
Sharjah Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of a man who died while trying to rescue his wife from drowning off Al Mamzar beach.
Submissions are now open for the 2024 edition of the Zayed Sustainability Prize, worth over AED 11 million.
A Dubai-bound flight from Warsaw was diverted to Krakow due to a "potential security threat".
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened the Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Improvement Project.
A baby has been born on an Emirates flight travelling to Dubai from Tokyo.
The UAE has strongly condemned the burning of a copy of the holy Quran in front of the Republic of Türkiye Embassy in Sweden.
President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message to President Xi Jinping of China, congratulating him on the Chinese Lunar New Year.
Dubai Customs launched the Intellectual Property Award for Schools and Universities 2023 for projects created and built by students that include smart training, awareness and communication applications.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has warned of delays on some key roads on Friday due to the events taking place at the Coca-Cola Arena.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced 2023 as the 'Year of Sustainability'.
The UAE's Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Mohammed Al Gergawi has joined the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Leadership Council.
ADNOC Distribution has announced plans to reduce its carbon intensity by 25% by 2030.
Dubai Metro services on the Red Line resumed after suffering delays on Friday morning.
The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has called on employers to register their domestic workers in the Wage Protection System (WPS).
For the fourth consecutive year, the United Arab Emirates has been ranked as a leading nation in combatting terrorism.
UAE flights to and from Manchester have been impacted after heavy snow forced the airport in the UK city to close its runways.
A date has been set for the "first Arab long-duration astronaut mission" that will see Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi spend six months on board the International Space Station.
A deal has been struck to build the nation's first electric vehicle battery recycling facility.
Dubai government entities achieved an average customer happiness rate of 86 per cent and employee happiness rate of 88 per cent in 2022.
The UAE has signed a number of partnerships with the World Economic Forum with the aim to accelerate climate action and bolster trade resilience.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has selected the UAE Gender Balance Council as a knowledge partner to advance gender balance globally.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday held a fraternal consultative meeting with a number of leaders of the GCC, Egypt and Jordan in the UAE capital.
Dubai has been crowned the most popular destination in the world for the second year running by the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Houthi terrorist attacks on civilian sites in the UAE.
Sharjah's first homegrown satellite has made contact with ground control at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology at the University of Sharjah (UoS).
The COP28 UAE Presidency has unveiled its official logo and branding for the 28th session of the UN conference, which will take place at Expo City Dubai from November 30 to December 12.
The UAE discussed the influence of the technological changes, COVID-19 pandemic and the green transition on people’s livelihoods during the session on the first day of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Kazakh counterpart Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between their countries.
Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) has launched the second phase of its performance review programme, targeting 74 private schools.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, has hailed the country's strong relations with South Korea as "exemplary" during his meeting with their leader Yoon Suk Yeol.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal law establishing the National Media Office and appointed Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as its Chairman.
A 62-year-old Emirati citizen has died in Sharjah after suffering "health complications" while hiking on the Al-Rabi trail in Sharjah's Khor Fakkan.
Ajman Police have dismissed reports being circulated on social media that cameras are being used to detect traffic violations and issue fines as "rumours".
The National Search and Rescue Center, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Police carried out a medical evacuation mission in the desert city of Madinat Zayed in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a church during a Sunday service in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in the death and injuries of dozens of people.
The UAE and South Korea have joined forces to confront climate change.
The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his South Korean counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Barakah nuclear energy plant on Monday.
Dubai's annual real estate transactions crossed the milestone of half a trillion dirhams for the first time in 2022.
Ten winners of the 2023 Zayed Sustainability Prize were honoured by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during a special ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW).
Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has made it a lot easier for homeowners and operators to acquire permits and convert their units into holiday homes.
The UAE has offered its condolences and expressed its solidarity with Nepal following its worst air crash in three decades.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with his Azerbaijan counterpart Ilham Aliyev at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has praised the strong relations with the UAE during his state visit to the country.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday hosted a special reception in honour of South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol at Abu Dhabi's Qasar Al Watan.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday visited Abu Dhabi's iconic landmarks, including Wahat Al Karama and the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of South Korea has arrived in the UAE on a state visit, which will start on Sunday and continue for several days.
Dr. Mohammad Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Ambassador to the Russian Federation, met with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
A new public bus route linking Ras Al Khaimah with the Global Village has been launched to make it easy for residents and visitors in the emirate to visit the multicultural theme park in Dubai.
The UAE's Rashid Rover has successfully completed one month in space, travelling close to 1.34 million km.
Authorities in Canada have seized nearly 2,500 kg of opium, after receiving a reliable security tip from Dubai Police.
More than 10,000 people have registered as organ donors following the launch of a major campaign in Abu Dhabi to support the National Programme for Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation (Hayat).
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at Abu Dhabi's Al Shati Palace.
A service for treating and preventing poison incidents has launched in Abu Dhabi.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has issued a law establishing Abu Dhabi Media Office.
The speed limit on a section of the Dubai-Hatta Road has been reduced from 100 km/h to 80 km/h.
The Dubai Police General Command has revealed the force's first all-women SWAT team.
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place near the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kabul on Wednesday.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Special Envoy for Climate Change, has been named President-Designate for COP28 climate conference that will be hosted at Expo City Dubai in November.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has arrived in the UAE on a two-day state visit.
Etihad Airways has confirmed its US operations and flights were not affected by the system outage at the Federal Aviation Administration.
Wearing a facemask is no longer mandatory in most public spaces across the UAE, including educational institutions.
The UAE's expanded visa and immigration rules will come into effect in early September, providing more flexibility and greater benefits.
The validity of the Green Pass on the UAE's AlHosn app has been reduced from 30 days to 14 days.
"A meeting of a lifetime". That’s how delivery rider Abdul Gafoor describes his meeting with Dubai’s Crown Prince.
If you are planning to carry any medicines for personal use while travelling to the UAE, make sure to double-check the type and quantity of drugs that you will be carrying as pre-approvals are required for certain substances.
Hamish Harding, a long-term Dubai resident will continue his mission to explore the most undiscovered places when he catches a flight to space this weekend.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued its guidelines for confirmed cases of Monkeypox and their close contacts.
The recent visa and economic reforms announced by the UAE government are luring more tenants to become homeowners.
UAE residents are increasingly opting for second passports, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have announced free public parking for the Eid holiday.
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.