Dubai’s Burj Khalifa will once again light up in the colours of the Philippine flag to mark the country’s Independence Day.
The special display on the world’s tallest building is expected to start at 9:15 pm tomorrow (Friday, June 12).
It’s the second consecutive year that the 828-metre tower will be shining the red, white and blue colours of the Philippine flag to mark the special occasion.
Al Warqa’a 1 road upgrade boosts traffic flow by 30%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed major traffic expansion works on Al Warqa’a 1 Street, stretching seven kilometres between Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Ras Al Khor Road.
UAE updates laws on agriculture and wildlife protection
The UAE Government has approved a comprehensive package of updated federal laws aimed at strengthening agricultural and veterinary quarantine systems, protecting new plant varieties, and regulating the international trade in endangered animals and plants.
Over 2,400 volunteers support Dubai Police at New Year’s Eve events
Dubai Police have praised the exceptional contribution of volunteers who supported crowd management and organisation during the New Year’s Eve celebrations, describing their efforts as vital to the safe and smooth running of one of the city’s largest annual events.
UAE, African Union Commission call for immediate truce in Sudan
The UAE and the African Union Commission (AUC) have called for an immediate humanitarian truce and permanent ceasefire in Sudan, along with unhindered aid access and the formation of an independent civilian-led government.
