All farm animals in Dubai will be registered, tagged and micro-chipped as part of a new rule introduced by the municipality. The project is in its first phase, and registrations of animals will be done free of charge. Data collected through the emirate-wide tagging system will ensure the quality of produce in local markets. The new system will also help in maintaining surveillance, controlling diseases, improving productivity and tracking animal movement.
UAE suspends new visas for Ebola-hit DRC, Uganda, South Sudan nationals
UAE authorities have suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals from Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - as an "additional precautionary measure".
Dubai Police issues over 4,500 hard shoulder violations
Since the start of 2026, Dubai Police have issued 4,504 hard shoulder violations, with drivers handed AED1,000 in fines and 6 black points.
UAE condemns continued Israeli escalation in occupied Palestinian territory
The UAE has joined the Arab Group and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to express its strong condemnation of the continued Israeli escalations in occupied Palestinian territory at the UN Security Council.
Suspects held after social media dispute turns deadly in Sharjah
Sharjah Police have arrested several individuals after a social media dispute escalated into a violent fight that left one person dead and another injured.
