Almost 80,000 people took part in the Federal National Council Elections 2015. According to national news agency WAM, women represented 48 per cent of total voters. There were three stages in the process, starting with polls at UAE embassies around the world, then an early voting period, followed by yesterday’s Election Day. 330 candidates contested the elections, including 74 women, and the results will be declared on October 11.
UAE allows citizens to travel to Lebanon from Monday
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced that United Arab Emirates nationals will be permitted to travel to Lebanon effective Monday, June 29, 2026.
UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Syria
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks on Quneitra and Daraa in Syria, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said in a statement on Monday.
Jumeirah Beach 2 awarded historic Gold Accessibility Certification
Jumeirah Beach 2 has become Dubai's first beach to be awarded a Gold Accessibility Certification from the World Disability Union.
Dubai's RTA smart mini-bus service hits 193,000 users
Dubai's app-based shared minibus service, operated by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has served over 193,000 users since its launch in December 2024.
