New figures suggest that the UAE's roads are getting safer.
The Ministry of Interior says the number of road traffic deaths in the UAE has fallen by 35 per cent in five year, while serious traffic accidents have also dropped by 24 per cent.
They say it's getting safer to drive in the Emirates despite a significant increase in the number of vehicles on the country's roads.
The Ministry states that there were 4,895 serious accidents reported in 2014 compared to 3,712 in 2018.
UAE issues rain alert on Wednesday
UAE weather authorities have issued a rain alert on Wednesday and warned the public of convective cloud formation causing rainfall across scattered areas in the country.
Storms forecast to intensify across UAE by Thursday
The heavy rain and storms affecting the country since Sunday are forecast to continue on Wednesday, before reaching a peak on Thursday and overnight into Friday.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
