Nearly 750,000 people traveled through Dubai’s air, land and sea ports across the Eid Al Adha period. The figures, released by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), revealed the authority were able to complete over 800,000 transactions between September 22nd and 26th. They included nearly 124,000 entry permits issued across the five-day period. Travelers included those going for pilgrimage, as well as residents coming and going from the emirate.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed congratulates 'Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in Economics' winner
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday congratulated Professor Badi Hani on winning the Great Arab Minds 2025 Award in the Economics category.
New Dubai Trade Centre bridges slash journey times to two minutes
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened two new bridges at Trade Centre Roundabout, cutting journey times by up to 80 per cent and easing congestion at one of the city’s busiest junctions.
UAE welcomes statements by US Secretary of State on Sudan
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomed remarks by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for an end to hostilities in Sudan at the start of the new year, to allow humanitarian aid to reach those in need.
UAE approves Itvisma gene therapy to treat spinal muscular atrophy
The UAE has become the second country in the world to approve the use of Itvisma to treat spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in eligible adults and children aged two years and above.
