UAE

Another 39,636 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,837 new cases of COVID-19 from 237,439 tests on Monday. 

Abu Dhabi has been ranked the most liveable city in the Arab world for the second year in a row, while Dubai is placed second in the region.

A new food safety standards system is being planned in the UAE.

The UAE has provided government-issued food vouchers to support 35,600 families in Northern Lebanon.

Motorists in Abu Dhabi are being warned of a partial road closure on Khalifa Al Mubarak Street. 

The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi militias' attempts to target a school in Saudi Arabia's Aseer with an explosive-laden drone.

The UAE has sent 51 metric tonnes of emergency relief and food supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

More than 13.8 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

The UAE confirmed 1,969 new cases of COVID-19 from 217,849 tests on Sunday.

Three more driver licensing services in Dubai are set to move completely to electronic platforms.

The UK and Tajikistan have been removed from Abu Dhabi's 'Green List', with travellers from these countries having to quarantine when flying into the emirate.

Motorists who have racked up traffic fines in Dubai have the option to pay them off in instalments.

Nine out of 10 COVID-19 patients who were hospitalised and needed critical medical care in Dubai were unvaccinated.

As many as 10,635 COVID-related fines were handed out in eight designated areas of Dubai's Al Rashidiya area in 2020.

The last day of the school year for public school students in the UAE will remain June 30 as earlier announced.

The UAE has welcomed Saudi Arabia's decision to limit registration for this year's Hajj pilgrimage to citizens and residents of the Kingdom, at a total of 60,000 pilgrims, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The United Arab Emirates has been elected by member states to serve on the United Nations Security Council alongside Albania, Brazil, Gabon, and Ghana for the term 2022-2023.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has endorsed a project for integrated transport and flexible mobility around 9 Expo 2020 bus stations.

As many as 101,234 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 2,123 new cases of COVID-19 from 249,746 tests on Saturday.

Those with expired residency or entry visas are now eligible for free COVID-19 vaccine.

A trekker has been airlifted from Ras Al Khaimah's Shoka mountains after suffering from heat exhaustion.

The UAE confirmed 2,281 new cases of COVID-19 from 225,651 tests on Friday.

As many as 94,223 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

A reckless driver has been captured on police surveillance cameras in Abu Dhabi, crashing into other cars after jumping a red light.

A yellow weather alert has been issued for some "internal parts" of the UAE on Friday, with forecasters warning it will impact visibility levels.

The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced the Houthi militias' attempts to attack civilian neighbourhoods in Saudi Arabia's Khamis Mushait.

An extensive COVID-19 testing and vaccination campaign has been launched in Abu Dhabi's Musaffah area.

Another 82,263 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 2,190 new cases of COVID-19 from 240,744 tests on Thursday.

The UAE has begun to trial the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 3 to 17 to study the impact on their immune system.

A Spanish family has been rescued by Dubai Police after their yacht broke down at sea.

A new, advanced version of the Emirates ID has been unveiled. 

Residents are being reminded not to share their bank details on untrusted websites.

Starting June 15, access to several places in the UAE capital will be determined by the colour code on the Al Hosn app.

Ras Al Khaimah Police has announced that 206 inmates have registered so far to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Abu Dhabi University has ranked among the top universities globally in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings for 2022.

The Ministerial Development Council has discussed the national framework for school inspection in its latest meeting.

The UAE has announced the suspension of flights coming from three African countries.

More than 13.5 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

Regulations are being drawn up as part of plans to make e-scooters a permanent fixture on Dubai's streets.

A sports facility in Dubai has been ordered to close for a month for not complying with COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The UAE confirmed 2,179 new cases of COVID-19 from 254,412 tests on Wednesday.

Inmates of Dubai Prison have received around AED 6 million in financial aid from philanthropists and charities over the past year.

No casualties or injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a residential building on Dubai's Al Rigga road.

The UAE has dispatched a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines to Belarus.

As many as 61 outlets in Dubai have been penalised for violating COVID-19 safety rules.

Palm Jumeirah residents may face some delays driving in and out of the area from Wednesday, June 9.

Authorities in the capital are instructing residents to refrain from leaving children unattended in cars while running errands.

The UAE's COVID-19 vaccination drive has now covered 84.66 per cent of the eligible groups (those aged over 16).

Ten new private schools are set to open in Dubai in the 2021-22 academic year.

Another 63,984 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

More than AED 220 million has been raised to establish a cancer hospital in Dubai that will help patients in need.

Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline have resumed passenger services to London Heathrow from June 8.

The UAE confirmed 2,205 new cases of COVID-19 from 209,026 tests on Tuesday.

Inspections have been stepped up in Sharjah to clear illegal tenants and single men from family neighbourhoods.

A man has been honoured in Sharjah for foiling a robbery attempt and helping the police nab the thief.

The UAE's Al Hosn app has adopted a colour-coded system to reflect users' vaccination status as well as the validity of COVID-19 PCR tests.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Pakistan after a collision between two passenger trains in the southern part of the country resulted in several casualties.

Dubai is working towards becoming one of the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world.

SEHA has announced that it will be extending operating hours for its COVID-19 Prime Assessment Centers.

Another 31,549 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Passionate Emirati designers are being offered the chance to give Dubai's public parks a design makeover.

The UAE has sent 960 tonnes of medical aid and food supplies to support 20,000 families in the Gaza Strip.

A man has run into trouble for behaving inappropriately while travelling on the Dubai Metro.

The UAE confirmed 1,968 new cases of COVID-19 from 208,090 tests on Monday.

Abu Dhabi has made it mandatory for residents to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test result before undergoing medical screenings for visa applications.

Fujairah Police have found the body of a young Emirati man who drowned in Dibba Al-Fujairah.

Dubai’s New Media Academy has launched the region’s first virtual campus on a space station in orbit around Mars.

Residents are being reminded to follow healthy diets and treatment plans set by doctors.

Another 21,741 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,874 new cases of COVID-19 from 231,928 tests on Sunday.

A closure order was handed out to an establishment in Dubai for violating COVID-19 safety protocols.

A massive fire has broken out in a warehouse storing "highly flammable chemical materials" in Dubai's Al Quoz area.

Dubai Metro users have been informed that journeys between the Dubai Investment Park and Expo stations are back to normal.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for constructing internal road projects at three residential communities; Al Quoz 2, Nad Al Sheba 2 and Al Barsha South 3.

The limit on the number of people allowed to sit at a table in a restaurant or café has been lifted in Abu Dhabi, provided they are from the same family.

A UAE-led humanitarian initiative has installed solar lighting solutions at the world's largest refugee camp in Bangladesh.

Another 66,666 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 2,188 new cases of COVID-19 from 246,510 tests on Saturday.

Another 72,879 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 2,062 new cases of COVID-19 from 233,038 tests on Friday.

Authorities in Dubai have come to the aid of a floating restaurant as it began to sink.

The UAE will remain on the 'red list' for travel to the UK.

The UAE will suspend the entry of travellers coming from Vietnam, starting June 5.

As many as 88,204 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

Dubai Police are continuing to crack down on individuals violating COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The UAE confirmed 1,989 new cases of COVID-19 from 230,728 tests on Thursday.

Motorists in Abu Dhabi are being reminded of the road diversions taking place in the city.

Frontline workers and nurses in the UAE can now get a 50 per cent scholarship at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU).

Dubai Police has distributed bottled water, cold juices, gloves, hats, and sanitizers to labour workers in the Naif area.

Two salons have been shut down by Dubai Municipality.

The UAE's five best and worst-performing federal government agencies will be revealed on September 4.

More than 13 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

New research in the UAE has found a strong link between COVID-19 patients' Vitamin D levels and the severity of infection.

Another 48 establishments have been pulled up in Dubai for violating COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The midday break for outdoor workers in the UAE will come into effect on June 15.

The UAE confirmed 2,154 new cases of COVID-19 from 218,977 tests on Wednesday.

Chances of the UAE being removed from the UK's Red List on June 7 is unlikely, but Dubai Airports chief Paul Griffiths is hopeful of "good news in the immediate future".

Six outlets have been shut in Dubai over the last three days for violating COVID-19 safety rules. 

An Asian resident was airlifted to Al-Rahba hospital from Dalma Island in Abu Dhabi to receive urgent care to treat COVID-19.

Dubai Municipality has reassured the public that the butterfly-like marine creatures recently spotted on the beaches are harmless and non-toxic.

The UAE is closely monitoring studies aimed at providing more vaccines to children aged 12-15.

As many as 97,163 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,968 new cases of COVID-19 from 215,689 tests on Tuesday.

Authorities in Dubai have urged drivers of heavy vehicles to watch out for height barriers and not to ignore road signs.

Two new stations on Dubai Metro's 'Route 2020' opened on Tuesday.

The number of COVID-19 PCR tests carried out in the UAE since the coronavirus outbreak began has crossed 50 million.

Ajman Police have seized counterfeit products worth AED 30 million after raiding several shops in the emirate following a tip-off.

Private schools in Sharjah are not allowed to expel students or stop them from taking exams if their parents have delayed school fee payments.

Two Dubai police officers have been honoured for their swift action in arresting a knife attacker at the crime scene.

Luxembourg will gift its Expo 2020 Dubai pavilion to the UAE.

The UAE and Pakistan have held talks on boosting bilateral relations.

Appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at the Dubai Health Authority's (DHA) facilities can now be booked through WhatsApp.

Dubai is chalking out an ambitious plan to have emission-free public transport by 2050.

The UAE has airlifted more than 50 tonnes of cholera kits to Bangladesh.

Thirty-one commercial establishments have been pulled up by Dubai Economy for violating COVID-19 guidelines.

The minimum wage for UAE nationals in Sharjah has been raised to AED 25,000.

Another 59,131 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,763 new cases of COVID-19 from 189,946 tests on Monday.

A shisha cafe has been shut down in Dubai's Hor Al Anz area for flouting health and safety measures.

Two restaurants in Dubai have been shut for flouting COVID-19 health and safety protocols as authorities step up inspections to curb the spread of coronavirus.

The Sharjah Ruler has approved more than AED 51 million to help settle 99 cases of debt.

An injured trekker stranded at Al Ain's Jebel Hafeet has been airlifted to safety.

The UAE and Egyptian armed forces have concluded a series of joint military exercises.

Those caught putting children in danger or abandoning them in the UAE will face a jail term and AED 5,000 in fine.

A new committee has been established in Dubai for overseeing the emirate's urban planning sector.

Fifty-six establishments have been fined in Dubai for violating the COVID-19 precautionary guidelines.

Another 54,792 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

A new initiative has been launched in Abu Dhabi to promote a parent-friendly workplace culture.

Emergency response teams were quick to put out a fire that broke out on a boat docked in Dubai's Umm Suqeim marina.

The UAE has allocated an additional 19 million meals to the Gaza Strip, as part of the '100 Million Meals' campaign.

The UAE confirmed 1,810 new cases of COVID-19 from 242,981 tests on Sunday.

An Emirati man has been honoured for his efforts in rescuing a toddler who went missing on a mountain in Ras Al Khaimah.

Passengers on Dubai Metro's Green Line were evacuated after service between two stations suffered a disruption on Sunday morning.

The UAE is the first country in the world to license the use of a highly effective new treatment for COVID-19.

Motorists in the UAE are going to be paying more at the pump.

Abu Dhabi’s National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) will be organising a capacity building training event in the field of drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

Children aged 12 to 15 years should be accompanied by their parents during their COVID19 vaccine appointment.

Dubai Economy has issued 26 fines to commercial establishments and open markets for violating COVID-19 safety measures.

The UAE was successful in spearheading efforts to add World Neglected Tropical Diseases day to the official global calendar.

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi announced on Saturday that it is offering a free Sinopharm booster dose to those who received their second dose at least six months ago.

Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has issued a reminder about home quarantine guidelines for those who've come in contact with a positive case of COVID-19 in the emirate.

Another 110,605 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE confirmed 1,812 new cases of COVID-19 from 204,487 tests on Saturday.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened the main bridge on Al Khaleej Street in Dubai on Saturday.

The UAE has condemned an attempted attack by Houthi militia in Khamis Mushait in Saudi Arabia.

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

The UAE confirmed 2,236 new cases of COVID-19 from 239,852 tests on Friday.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has thanked Will Smith for sending special gifts for his twins.

A new video released by Abu Dhabi Police shows a driver of an SUV slamming into a motorcycle rider in the UAE capital.

More than 12.6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the UAE so far.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, expressed his appreciation for Jordan's efforts, along with Egypt, to "calm the situation".

Reports suggesting the presence of the UAE forces in Yemen's Mayun and Socotra islands have been dismissed as "untrue".

As many as 15,000 Syrian refugees and displaced people in Iraqi Kurdistan will receive the Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is advising motorists to watch out for a partial road closure this weekend at the interchange of Emirates Road and Dubai-Al Ain Road.

No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out in a ceramics warehouse in Dubai's Umm Ramool area.

Another 116,422 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

A teenager, without a licence, has been arrested in Ras Al Khaimah for running over three people and fleeing the scene.

The UAE confirmed 2,167 new cases of COVID-19 from 225,957 tests on Thursday.

A worker has died and two others have been injured after an air-conditioning unit exploded in Sharjah.

A Sharjah police officer died Thursday morning while on duty.

Researchers have published a peer-reviewed study of two Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines - with the results showing strong efficacy in protecting against COVID-19.

Dubai Police is preparing to launch a smart housing security project in residential neighbourhoods and complexes.

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake has been recorded off the coast of Dibba Al Fujairah.

Ajman Police has announced a three-month grace period for expired vehicle registrations.

A system for collecting, storing and transporting waste in Zabeel 1 and 2 areas has been launched.

Private schools in Dubai are allowed to hold in-person graduation ceremonies this year for students completing Grade 12/Year 13.

The UAE confirmed 1,757 new cases of COVID-19 from 225,954 tests on Wednesday.

The last week of adventure awaits visitors at Dubai Safari Park before it closes its doors for the season.

Smart technologies driven by Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon be tested in some of Abu Dhabi's schools to ensure the safety of students.

More than 12.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the death of Princess Al-Jawhara bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Saud.

COVID-19 vaccination will be mandatory for attending all types of events and exhibitions in the UAE from June 6.

Abu Dhabi will increase workplace attendance in government entities and companies to 60 per cent from May 30.

Individuals who perform indecent acts in public will be subject to a fine of no less than AED 1,000 and up to AED 50,000.

The UAE is now ranked number one in the world for COVID-19 vaccination rates.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is setting aside free parking spaces for people heading to COVID-19 vaccination centres in the emirate.

Nearly 12.3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the UAE so far.

The UAE and the Netherlands are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic partnership.

The UAE confirmed 1,672 new cases of COVID-19 from 224,002 tests on Tuesday.

Abu Dhabi Police are highlighting the dangers of not giving way to vehicles on the far left lane.

People are being reminded not to mix different types of COVID-19 vaccines as studies are still ongoing to prove whether it's safe to do so.

A breath test designed to detect COVID-19 has undergone clinical trials in Dubai and Singapore.

Residents can now follow a three-step process to get exempt from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.

Safety protocols for Grade 12 examinations have been announced for government and private schools in the UAE.