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The UAE government provided more than AED 7.4 billion in financial aid and social benefits to Emirati citizens in 2019.

Pedestrian fatalities have decreased by 76.5 per cent between 2007 and 2019 in Dubai.

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The UAE has announced 401 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 54,854.

The Emirates Mars Mission (EMM) has detailed seven strategic objectives for the Mars Hope Probe mission.

Al Ain Zoo has witnessed the birth of more than 411 animals in the first half of this year.

The UAE’s mission to Mars is expected to start generating valuable scientific data by April or May next year.

Members of the Dubai Nuclear Energy Committee have been appointed in the emirate.

Two people have died and 12 others injured in a car accident on Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday morning.

As the UAE gears up for the historic launch of the Hope Probe on July 15, we've put together everything you need to know about the Emirates Mars Mission.

Traffic delays have been reported on Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday after a car caught fire.

The UAE’s new cabinet ministers have taken their oaths before His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, during a remote swearing-in ceremony.

The UAE has announced 403 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 54,453.

Starting tomorrow, July 12, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship will resume residency visa and ID renewal services.

More than 6,000 medical tests were carried out in Naif during the national disinfection drive to curb the spread of coronavirus.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The UAE Cabinet has revised its earlier regulations for the extension of residency visas and IDs of expatriates.

All private sector healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi have discharged their last COVID-19 patients.

The UAE has been ranked among the safest countries in the world.

Taking a cue from UAE leaders, government bodies have also changed their Twitter profile pictures in a show of support for the UAE's historic Mars Mission.

UAE residents who are outside the country and whose residency visa expired after March 1 will be granted a specific time-frame to return.

The UAE has announced 473 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 54,050.

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) kicked off with a Burj Khalifa projection show, a fireworks display and dancing fountain shows on Thursday.

Airports in Abu Dhabi have adopted a series of precautionary measures in all their facilities to protect the health and safety of both their staff and flying passengers in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19.

The UAE’s Arab Geniuses programme for space has already received 22,300 applications to join its first session.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, visited the field hospital set up at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) after it discharged its last patient.

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More than 43,000 police officers in the capital have been tested for COVID-19.

A webinar session has been held to advise businesses on how to safely dispose of personal protective equipment (PPE).

A 17-year-old boy from India broke a Guinness World Record for most side to side hops in 30 seconds in Dubai.

Tourists arriving in Dubai can get their COVID-19 tests done for free.

The UAE has announced 532 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 53,577.

Ras Al Khaimah Police have reunited a 13-year-old girl with her family, two days after she was reported missing from her home in the Al Nakheel area.

Two men have been arrested in Ajman, less than 12 hours after a fatal hit-and-run incident in Sharjah.

Two areas in Abu Dhabi have been merged and an island renamed in a bid to preserve and promote the emirate’s heritage.

Dare to dream the impossible? Then, this one’s for you.

As Dubai opened its doors to tourists, the city’s iconic landmark put up a spectacular show for its visitors.

The UAE Ministry of Interior has successfully completed trials on using K9 police dogs to detect coronavirus cases in the country.

A fire that broke out on a dhow in Dubai’s Mina Rashid has been contained.

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A new batch of turtles has been released at the Jebal Ali Wildlife Sanctuary.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has announced the establishment of a Frontline Heroes Office.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has launched the Dubai Cyber Index.

Parents in the capital are being warned about the dangers of violent video games.

The UAE has announced 445 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 53,045.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the inauguration of seven Dubai Metro stations.

The UAE Embassy in New Delhi has launched an investigation into a cargo containing gold which was smuggled through diplomatic channels in the south Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram.

The UAE's Hope Probe spacecraft has been encapsulated inside the rocket that will take it into space.

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying seven metric tonnes of medical supplies to Uruguay to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19. 

Emirates Airline has issued special COVID-19 guidelines for passengers from 10 countries.

Multiple radars have been installed across Umm Al Quwain as the police intensify their crackdown on speeding motorists.

The Crown Prince of Dubai on Tuesday reviewed safety protocols at Dubai International Airport (DXB) as the emirate began welcoming back tourists.

The cost of the Hope Mars Mission has reached $200 million (AED 735 million).

A car thief has been nabbed in Dubai in less than half an hour of the crime being reported.

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Two people have died and five others were injured in a road accident today in Dubai.

The last COVID-19 patient has been discharged from the Dubai World Trade Centre field hospital.

The UAE has announced that the countdown to the launch of the Mars Hope Probe will be in Arabic, for the first time in history.

Travellers can now get tested for COVID-19 in the comfort of their home in Dubai.

The UAE has announced 532 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 52,600.

More than two million COVID-19 tests will be carried out over the next two months across the UAE.

An Emirati motorist has been airlifted to safety after being stranded in Abu Dhabi’s Al Faya desert.

Dubai is extending a special welcome to tourists as they land in the country today for the first time since travel restrictions imposed by the pandemic have been eased.

Two British nationals have been arrested in Dubai for the possession of drugs with the intent to supply.

As the countdown to the 'Hope Probe' launch begins, a team of young Emirati engineers are working round-the-clock to put the final touches to the UAE’s ambitious Mars Mission.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that there are 528 new cases of COVID-19 in the UAE.

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The UAE has launched 32 different projects to provide people in Yemen with drinking water.

The UAE has sent an aid plane with 12 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Brazil.

Dubai is now the first in the Middle East to employ female bus drivers.

Dubai Civil Defence teams were able to control a fire which broke out in a wood factory in Umm Ramool area on Monday.

Students aged six and above will have to wear face masks when they return to their classrooms in Dubai.

Sharjah is expanding its free, COVID-19 testing campaign to cover all neighbourhoods in the emirate.

Dubai Airports is all set to welcome tourists from tomorrow, July 7. 

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved the new structure of the UAE Government.

The UAE has dismissed social media reports suggesting that malls in the country were going to be closed for two weeks, and restaurants switching to home delivery services.

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Motorists are being reminded to abide by traffic rules during a road closure on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island.

The UAE has announced 683 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 51,540.

Fifty per cent of UAE government service centres will be converted into digital platforms within two years.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, applauded local farmers for using advanced technology to boost food production.

Residents of Sharjah’s Al Nahda will be screened for COVID-19 for free.

Guidelines for entering Abu Dhabi have been revised again to accommodate those leaving the emirate for "short periods".

The UAE government has been restructured in a drive to adapt to a post-coronavirus future.

The UAE has announced 716 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 50,857.

As part of the phase-wise reopening of business activities in Dubai, theme parks, summer camps, spa and massage centres in the emirate will be allowed to reopen from today.

People who plan to enter Abu Dhabi must get their COVID-19 tests done outside the emirate.

A space training programme that aims to build Arab expertise in space science and technologies has been launched in the UAE.

The UAE announced today that citizens and residents are allowed to travel, as long as they follow all the safety precautions and preventive measures put in place at the country's airports to combat COVID-19.



His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a law to regulate drone activity in the emirate.

The UAE has announced 672 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 50,141.

The COVID-19 testing and sanitisation drive in Al Ain's industrial areas has been completed.

A team of Emirati engineers are carrying out the final checks and tests on the Emirates Mars Mission – Hope Probe.

Some public spaces will be open to the public from Friday, July 3.

It's to ensure a safe return to worship and to protect the community. 

The UAE has confirmed 400 new cases of COVID-19, while 504 patients have recovered and one patient has died.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised UAE students for tackling an "unprecedented academic year".

Notorious Nigerian online scammer Hushpuppi, who was nabbed in Dubai following a special police operation titled ‘Fox Hunt 2’, has been extradited to the US.

Emirates Airline has resumed passenger flight services to three cities in Pakistan.

Those looking to travel for tourism and leisure purposes will not be able to do so for the time being.

The UAE has sent an aid plane carrying 5 metric tonnes of medical supplies to Peru to bolster the country's efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Researchers in Abu Dhabi have developed a new mathematical system to track the spread of COVID-19 in the emirate.

Authorities in the UAE have once again named and shamed individuals who were caught flouting the health and safety measures related to COVID-19.

Saudi Arabia has backed the UAE’s bid for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council.

More than 150 robots – including Opti, one of the Expo 2020 Dubai mascots – will greet visitors at the six-month event. 

Police in Dubai are once again urging residents to watch out for cyber criminals and not to fall for fake online adverts.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that there are 402 new cases of COVID-19 in the UAE.

National Screening Centres outside of Abu Dhabi will now operate on Fridays and Saturdays.

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The UAE's Minister of Tolerance has launched a new competition under the slogan of #TweetForTolerance.

The final preparations of the Hope Mars Mission have been reviewed ahead of its July 15 launch.

It's been a school year like no other! And, to mark the end of the final term, sports stars from across the world have paid a special tribute to Dubai's teaching community and students.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have released further details on the procedures for entering the emirate.

Sharjah Police officers have recovered AED 660,000 in cash within 24 hours after three men broke into a villa in the emirate.

The opening hours for the Dubai Frame and the Quranic Park have been revised from today.

The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the people of Syria in times of crisis.

The first phase of a major initiative to encourage innovation in Dubai’s government sector has now concluded.

Tickets worth AED184,040 were used to help workers return to their home countries.

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The UAE has announced 421 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 48,667.

Ras Al Khaimah has become the first city in the world to be certified as safe by Bureau Veritas.

The UAE has announced it will gradually reopen mosques and places of worship from Wednesday, July 1, welcoming only 30 per cent of their total capacity.

Fuel prices for the month of July have been announced.

All school buses in the UAE will have to put in place special systems that will alert the drivers and supervisors if a student is left behind.

Schools in Dubai are assessing the best possible ways to hold classes for the upcoming academic year.

The UAE has surpassed the milestone of assisting 1 million healthcare workers around the world in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seventy-five per cent of staff in Ajman government offices will return to work from Wednesday, July 1.

The UAE has announced plans to shut down its 2G mobile network.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that there are 449 new cases of COVID-19 in the UAE.

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A comprehensive screening and testing campaign for COVID-19 has successfully concluded in Al Dhafra.

Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) will begin its 23rd edition from July 9.

People who have tested negative for COVID-19 within a span of 48 hours will be allowed to enter Abu Dhabi.

A new treatment for abdominal cancer is now available in Abu Dhabi.

All UAE government employees will be returning to their offices from Sunday, July 5, after working from home plans were initiated to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Dubai Future Laboratories.

Pre-departure COVID-19 tests are required for UAE residents returning to the country from July 1.

Sharjah Municipality has announced plans to stop cash transactions at all its service centres from July 15.

The Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH) in Ras Al Khaimah is now free of COVID-19 cases.

Nearly 100 cartons of expired tobacco products worth around AED 60,000 have been confiscated by authorities in Dubai.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have released an updated list of shopping centres that have reopened in the emirate.

The UAE has announced the suspension of all inbound passenger flights from Pakistan.

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The UAE has announced 437 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 47,797.

Sharjah will begin its second phase of COVID-19 testing for government employees on Monday.

An additional budget has been approved for universities in Dubai.

Healthcare professionals in Dubai can now have access to free digital health information.

Dubai Police have arrested a man who stabbed a taxi driver in Al Bateen area several times in his hand.

The completion of the National Disinfection Programme is an indication that the UAE is gradually returning to normal, but it doesn’t mean the pandemic is over.

Dubai Economy (DED) has started inspecting the livestock market in Al Qusais in preparation for Eid Al Adha.

Dog owners in Dubai's Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) have reason to rejoice. There's a new park exclusively for their pets.

Gyms and certain indoor sporting facilities in Abu Dhabi will be allowed to reopen from July 1 as long as they comply with the health and safety regulations related to COVID-19.

Sharjah Police have come to the aid of 280 Asian workers who were left homeless after losing their jobs.

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More people have been found breaking safety rules issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The UAE has confirmed 387 new cases of COVID-19, while another 365 patients have recovered.

All hospitals in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region are now free of COVID-19 cases.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday announced the opening of a 740-metre flyover leading to Dubai Creek Harbour.

The UAE sent an aid plane carrying 16 metric tonnes of urgent medical supplies to Iran to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.

Abu Dhabi Police have announced restrictions on the movement of heavy vehicles and trucks from Sunday, June 28.

The UAE, in collaboration with the Vatican Department of Education, has sent a plane containing 15 metric tonnes of medical and food aid to the Amazon.

Sharjah has launched a month-long media campaign to applaud the efforts of the frontline healthcare workers in the fight against COVID-19.

Tawam Hospital in Al Ain is the latest healthcare facility in the emirate of Abu Dhabi to be declared free of COVID-19 patients.

The UAE has dispatched an aid plane carrying six tonnes of medical supplies to help Iraqi Kurdistan in the fight against COVID-19.

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The UAE has confirmed 410 new cases of COVID-19, while another 304 patients have recovered.

Establishments can now return to their normal timings after the UAE announced the successful completion of the National Disinfection Programme.

More than 2,000 patients suffering from COVID-19 have been treated using the UAE stem cell treatment known as UAECell19.

The Department of Health in Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is free of COVID-19 cases.

Commercial centres and restaurants across the UAE can now operate at 60 per cent of their total capacity.

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An international online scammer Raymond Abbas, better known as Hushpuppi, has been arrested in Dubai.

The UAE has announced 430 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 46,563.

The UAE has sent a plane containing 10.5 tons of medical aid to Iraq.

Dubai Metro timings will return back to normal after the National Disinfection Programme was completed successfully in the UAE.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has replaced printed licenses with digital e-licenses for healthcare professionals.

Mass testing for COVID-19 will continue to be carried out throughout the emirate of Abu Dhabi and authorities have urged residents to cooperate with the screening teams.

A 36-year-old hiker has been rescued after he was stranded on Ras Al Khaimah's Al Jeer mountain.

There's now free movement for all members of society throughout the UAE without restrictions, starting Wednesday, June 24.

Another three healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi are now free of coronavirus patients.

A CBSE-curriculum school in Dubai has announced it will close due to the economic impact of the pandemic.

The ban on entry to Abu Dhabi remains in place even after the completion of the UAE's National Sterilisation Programme.

Education authorities in Abu Dhabi are turning to parents for their feedback on reopening schools for the next academic year.

Movement restrictions for children have been relaxed in the UAE.

The UAE has announced 450 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 46,133.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has sent a letter and a bouquet of flowers to a student suffering from kidney failure.

The Dubai Government has shown a high level of resilience in response to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new research report.

Dubai’s bus drivers can now submit their feedback to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) using dedicated smart platforms.

Schools in Dubai can choose which teaching model works “best for them” for the new academic year.

Dubai Police have closed bars and pubs until further notice.

Emirates is relaunching its flagship A380 flights to London Heathrow and Paris from July 15.

As many as 9,000 government employees in Sharjah have been screened for COVID-19, ahead of their return to their workplaces.

Health authorities in the UAE have announced the start of clinical trials of a coronavirus vaccine.

Public parks in Sharjah city have reopened after implementing strict precautionary measures against COVID-19.

No injuries have been reported after a fire broke out at a restaurant in Dubai on Wednesday.

Emirates Airline has temporarily suspended services from Pakistan after some of its passengers flying to Hong Kong tested positive for COVID-19.

A major COVID-19 testing and sanitisation programme in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah area has successfully concluded.

Dubai Police have confirmed the arrest of a man who stabbed a couple to death during a robbery attempt at their villa.

Dubai regulation authority's top priority is to ensure that the health and safety of all students and staff in schools is preserved.

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The UAE has sent a shipment containing 11 metric tons of medical supplies to Thailand.

Dubai is looking at potentially recruiting Cuban healthcare professionals to gain from their medical expertise.

Al Ain Zoo is celebrating International Flamingo Day today.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Fish Farm in Jebal Ali on Tuesday.

The UAE has announced 380 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 45,683.

As the world begins to open its borders, the UAE has issued special travel guidelines for its citizens and residents.

The COVID-19 testing and sanitisation programme in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafra region has been extended to more areas.

Food truck operators in Abu Dhabi have to comply with a new set of health and safety guidelines in order to resume services.

The UAE has confirmed that it will not participate in this year’s Hajj following Saudi Arabia's decision to limit the pilgrimage to people already residing in the Kingdom.

More than 612,000 COVID-19 tests have been carried out in Dubai as of June 19.

Dubai Municipality has launched an electronic system that provides access to geospatial data and maps of the emirate.

Authorities in the UAE have once again urged the public not to circulate rumours, and emphasised the importance of getting information from official, credible sources.

The UAE Ministry of Education has put together a proactive plan for the resumption of education in all institutions based on the latest updates on the UAE's health status.

The UAE has announced 378 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 45,303.

Five student coders have been recognised by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) for their innovations in mobile technology on the Android platform.

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Rental Dispute Settlement Centre (RDC) find job redundancy due to COVID-19 is grounds for tenants to terminate their lease early without penalty.

Mediclinic hospitals in Abu Dhabi are now free of COVID-19 cases.

The movement restrictions in the emirate of Abu Dhabi will be partially eased from Tuesday, June 23.

The COVID-19 testing and disinfection drive in Al Ain Industrial Area is now its fourth phase.

The new travel protocols have been issued in Dubai after ensuring the emirate’s readiness to deal with all possible scenarios.

Intensive maintenance works have been carried out on the Dubai Metro network during the national disinfection drive.

The UAE has announced 635 new cases of COVID-19, taking the overall tally in the country to 35,192.