Emiratis who live abroad are voting in the Federal National Council Elections, 2015. According to national news agency WAM, UAE citizens can exercise their voting right in 94 polling stations at UAE embassies around the world. It’s the first time the electoral process has been extended overseas. Meanwhile, the National Election Committee has urged voters to confirm their names in the electoral lists, in order to ensure their participation in Election Day on 3rd October 2015
UAE President arrives in Germany on state visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Berlin on a state visit to Germany.
UAE, seven others back UK action on illegal Israeli settlements
The UAE and seven other countries have welcomed the UK’s decision to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory and restrict services linked to those settlements.
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak represents UAE at funeral of Norway's King
On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has attended the funeral of Norway's King Harald V.
UAE reports 15% drop in labour law violations
The number of private sector companies violating UAE labour laws fell by 15 per cent in the first half of 2026, compared with the same period last year.
