Local News

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced the registration of the Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use.

As many as 84,919 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

A solar energy project will soon be developed on a landfill in Sharjah, in a first-of-its-kind initiative in the UAE.

The UAE's 'Hope Consortium' for COVID-19 vaccines has expanded its global reach with the addition of eight new international freight forwarder partners.

The UAE has strongly condemned the two bombings that targeted a market in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, on Thursday.

The UAE has confirmed 3,529 new cases of COVID-19 from 163,285 tests.

Global Village is coordinating and aligning closely with relevant authorities while operating their Silver Jubilee season.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has instructed its hospitals and one-day surgery clinics to suspend non-essential surgeries until February 19.

Five establishments have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Inmates at Dubai’s punitive and correctional institutions have started receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

One commercial establishment has been closed and 23 others have been fined during the latest round of inspections by Dubai Economy.

Dubai Tourism has announced that all entertainment activities and permits issued will be on hold effective immediately from Thursday, January 21.

The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated Joe Biden on his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States of America.

The UAE has been ranked first globally in terms of the number of indexes related to handling the COVID-19 pandemic, from addressing the virus to the recovery period, and overcoming the health, economic and social repercussions of the crisis.

The second stage of the COVID-19 vaccine programme could be brought forward, according to Dr Farida Al Khaja, CEO of Clinical Support Services and Nursing Sector, Chairperson of the COVID-19 Vaccination Steering Committee at the Dubai Health Authority.

A dedicated bus and taxi lane on Dubai's Khalid bin Al Waleed Street will open on Thursday, January 21.

Five establishments have been shut down by Dubai Municipality for violating the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, has announced the launch of a project to renovate the historical Al Fahidi Fort, which is home to the Dubai Museum.

As many as 95,783 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has confirmed 3,506 new cases of COVID-19 from 162,945 tests.

Two commercial establishments in Dubai have been closed and 32 others have been fined for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Senior officials, policemen and other employees of Dubai Police are continuing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Emirati authors will be taking centre-stage at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature during "Spotlight on Emirati Talent" day.

A nationwide campaign to vaccinate at least half of the eligible population against COVID-19 by the end of March has been launched in the UAE.

Abu Dhabi Police have banned trucks, heavy duty vehicles and buses from the roads during foggy conditions, and warned motorists to drive safely in another morning of low visibility.

Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week Summit (ADSW), Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of Masdar, said the pandemic has shown the dependence between health, food and resource security.

A new Experts Affairs Committee is being set up to ensure the accuracy of judicial decisions and speed up procedures in Dubai Courts.

In response to an Associated Press (AP) story about the COVID-19 situation in Dubai, the Government of Dubai Media Office has reiterated that the emirate continues to maintain the highest levels of protection against the pandemic and compliance with preventive measures.

The UAE ranked first in the world in the distribution of daily doses of the COVID-19 vaccine during the past seven days, at a rate of 1.16 doses per 100 people.

Thousands of low-income UAE frontline workers and their immediate family members will be provided with enhanced medical insurance coverage.

Six establishments have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Another 93,846 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

The UAE has confirmed 3,491 new cases of COVID-19 from 163,049 tests.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has stopped providing COVID-19 PCR testing services at some of its centres.

Seven commercial establishments have been fined in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to combat COVID-19.

One person has died and eight others were injured in a traffic accident involving a 19-vehicle pileup in Abu Dhabi’s Al Maqatara area today.

The UAE has been appealing to other nations to provide free access to COVID-19 vaccines at the 13th Summit of the Global Forum on Migration and Development (GFMD).

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed agreements with two UAE airlines to launch its new mobile app, helping passengers to manage their travel in line with government requirements for COVID-19 tests and vaccinations.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and his Cypriot counterpart, Nikos Christodoulides, have been discussing strengthening relations.

Motorists are being urged to exercise caution on the roads as heavy fog reduces visibility again in parts of the UAE.

The annual happiness index scores of Dubai government entities have been revealed by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council.

As many as 88,743 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE in the past 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, has held the first meeting of the UAE's National Media Team.

Employees working in UAE federal ministries and agencies will now be required to undergo a PCR test every seven days.

Ras Al Khaimah has achieved another architectural landmark that will add to its tourist attractions.

The UAE has confirmed 3,471 new cases of COVID-19 from 142,388 tests.

As many as eighteen establishments have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the COVID-19 precautionary measures.

The UAE's KhalifaSat has captured a stunning image of the Love Lake in Dubai's Al Qudra area.

The Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police is the latest senior official to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

A delegation from the UAE's Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation has opened two hospitals in the Republic of Somaliland.

UAE vaccine participants must take PCR tests on a weekly basis to maintain their status on the Al Hosn app in line with the relevant screening requirements for Abu Dhabi.

UAE citizens and residents aged 16 and above are now eligible to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

The UK government has announced emergency border measures to prevent the spread of concerning new COVID-19 variants into the country, and the latest advice has been published by the British embassy in Dubai.

Employees in Sharjah’s private education institutions must have a COVID-19 PCR test every two weeks unless they have received both doses of the vaccine.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has set up a new COVID-19 vaccination centre in just 72 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management, has urged all members of the community to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

As many as 84,852 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across the UAE in the past 24 hours.

At least 24 accidents were reported on Dubai's roads on Sunday morning as thick fog blanketed large parts of the country.

A salon has been shut down in Dubai for violating the healthy and safety protocols aimed at combatting COVID-19.

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, has shared a stunning video of Dubai's foggy morning.

The UAE has confirmed 3,453 new cases of COVID-19 from 162,251 tests.

The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has suspended operations for two days after possible exposure to COVID-19.

Eight establishments have been fined in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the death of Russia's Ambassador to the UAE, Sergei Kuznetsov.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has received two awards from the International Organization for Information Systems and Health Care Management in the field of digital health.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee for the COVID-19 Pandemic has amended the rules for entering the emirate from Sunday, January 17.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has been holding talks with King Abdullah II of Jordan in Abu Dhabi.

Monaco's Head of State, Prince Albert II, will deliver a keynote address on national resilience in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on January 19.

The UAE President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has expressed his condolences to Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, the Emir of Kuwait, in a message following the death of Sheikha Fadhaa Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah.

The UAE has confirmed 3,432 new cases of COVID-19 from 151,096 tests on Friday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, praised the country's state-of-the-art security during this visit to the State Security Department headquarters.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced that it administered 131,939 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country in the past 24 hours.

From January 22 to April 10, visitors can now take a tour of the Expo 2020’s Terra – The Sustainability Pavilion.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced that distance education will continue for students of all academic levels for three more weeks from January 17.

The 'London Taxi' service will soon be launched in Dubai that uses hybrid (electricity and fuel) cabs.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention announced that it administered 138,154 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine across the country in the past 24 hours.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, expressing his condolences for the victims of the earthquake that struck the island of Sulawesi.

Abu Dhabi Police have released the scale of drug seizures and related arrests in the emirate in the last quarter of 2020.

The UAE has confirmed 3,407 new cases of COVID-19 from 131,262 tests on Friday.

The UAE Public Prosecution has clarified the punishment for those caught giving a false testimony under oath.

Another 133,253 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the last 24 hours.

Two shisha cafes have been shut down in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has intensified its humanitarian efforts to support people affected by the floods that hit the state of Pahang in Malaysia.

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, opened the Hermès Carré Club exhibition in Dubai, on Thursday.

The UAE Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has said that the explosion that took place at its visa processing centre on Wednesday was due to a mechanical fault.

The UAE has confirmed 3,382 new cases of COVID-19 from 126,625 tests.

Eight establishments have been fined in Dubai for not complying with the precautionary measures to combat COVID-19.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has started administering the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has closed down one venue and suspended the permit of another for not following COVID-19 guidelines.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has condoled the death of Prince Khalid bin Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al Saud of Saudi Arabia.

Some COVID-19 patients in Abu Dhabi will be now treated at the Al Rowda Healthcare Centre.

About 12,000 motorists have been granted exemption from paying the AED 4 fee while crossing the toll gates in Abu Dhabi.

Authorities in Dubai are reminding everyone to strictly observe the COVID-19 precautionary measures during social gathering and weddings.

Dubai’s public and private sectors have joined forces to perform the first paediatric kidney transplant from a live donor in the UAE.

The UAE Government has approved the administration of two COVID-19 vaccines in the country.

As many as 118,928 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the last 24 hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The UAE has confirmed 3,362 new cases of COVID-19 from 134,768 tests.

Authorities in Dubai are taking further steps to ease the process of issuing special visas and residency permits for various investor programmes.

Twenty-seven people were injured after a bus carrying workers collided with a truck in Dubai on Wednesday morning.

A 5.4 km long cable car network and a waterfalls project will soon take shape in Hatta.

The UAE has confirmed 3,243 new cases of COVID-19 from 151,480 tests.

Three new centres providing Sinopharm CNBG COVID-19 vaccine have been inaugurated by the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) to ensure a wider reach of the national vaccination campaign in the UAE.

Bollywood Parks Dubai is all set for a grand re-launch on January 21 with the world’s tallest swing ride and Bollywood Skyflyer besides many new action-packed rides.

Dubai Economy has registered an increase of four per cent in the issuances of new licences in 2020.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has highlighted the importance of taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

The number of COVID-19 vaccinations in the UAE has crossed 1,275,000.

As many as 108,401 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been provided in the UAE in the last 24 hours.

Health authorities in the UAE have once again highlighted the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi has officially welcomed its first student cohort at a virtual event.

The UAE has been ranked among the top three in the world for its extensive COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

Starting today, travellers flying from the UAE to the UK will have to self-isolate for 10 days.

As many as 1,303 new food establishments opened in Dubai during the year 2020, at an average rate of 3.5 outlets per day.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are reminding vehicle owners to register in the Darb road toll system before using the toll gates.

Six commercials establishments in Dubai have been penalised for flouting COVID-19 safety protocols.

The UAE's health ministry has dismissed social media reports about COVID-19 vaccines as false.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, reaffirmed UAE's support for Iraq in a call with the country's president Dr Barham Salih.

As many as 80,683 people in the UAE have taken the COVID-19 vaccine over the last 24 hours.

Rabbi Elie Abadie, senior Rabbi of the Jewish Community of the UAE, has thanked the UAE government for reuniting two Jewish Yemeni families after spending decades apart.

The UAE has confirmed 2,404 new cases of COVID-19 from 133,458 tests.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, visited the headquarters of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) on Monday.

Emirates Airline is set to resume non-stop services to three more cities in the U.S.

Dubai's free and extensive COVID-19 vaccination drive is expected to boost economic activity in the emirate.

Two Yemeni Jewish families have been reunited in the UAE after spending decades apart.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has set up exclusive COVID-19 vaccination centres for teachers and school administrative staff in Fujairah and Ajman.

Of the 2.2 million calls received by the Dubai Health Authority's (DHA) Contact Centre in the year 2020, 870,732 were related to COVID-19.

As many as 66,219 people in the UAE have received the COVID-19 vaccine over the last 24 hours.

The UAE's Ministry of Education has announced an action plan for students of public schools to return to classrooms for the second term.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has offered condolences to the people of Indonesia following Saturday's plane crash.

Abu Dhabi has started organising the process for serving kosher food at its restaurants and eateries.

The UAE has confirmed 2,876 new cases of COVID-19 from 171,951 tests.

There was a 51 per cent increase in the number of consumer complaints filed in Dubai in 2020.

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

About 1,020,349 UAE residents have been vaccinated against COVID-19 so far.

Dubai Media Office has launched a book written by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

A new competition has been launched to visualise the future of the UAE.

The UAE has sent urgent humanitarian aid to the flood-affected Pahang in Malaysia.

The UAE has confirmed 2,998 new cases of COVID-19 from 168,770 tests.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has added seventh centre for offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.

Motorists can now stay updated about the traffic jams and unstable weather conditions with the help of Abu Dhabi Police app.

The UAE will reopen land, air and sea ports with Qatar from today.

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Dubai has announced the completion of the third phase of the Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lanes Project at Khalid bin Al Waleed Street.

Fourteen solar-powered speed radars have been installed on some roads in Ras Al Khaimah.

A total of 53,859 doses of COVID-19 vaccines were administered during the last 24 hours in the UAE, the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced on Friday.

The UAE has confirmed 2,950 new cases of COVID-19 from 166,435 tests.

The organiser of a sports event has been fined for not taking necessary measures to implement the social distancing rule.

A total of 61,396 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the past 24 hours in the UAE.

Service between the Emirates Towers and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall station on the Dubai Metro's Red Line has resumed after a brief "interruption" on Friday.

Authorities in Dubai started offering the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in mid-December as part of the government's free vaccination drive.

The UAE has confirmed 2,988 new cases of COVID-19 from 163,100 tests.

Washington DC is under a night curfew following the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump and the UAE Embassy has called for all of its citizens to abide by the restrictions.

Researchers at the United Arab Emirates University have successfully produced biofuels by recycling coffee waste.

Engineers at Dubai's Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) have used a 3D printer to create parts for a prototype of the MBZ-Sat satellite.

Abu Dhabi Police are reminding motorists to take advantage of a discount scheme on traffic fines.

Dr. Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), has received his first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in Dubai.

One restaurant in Dubai has been fined for flouting the face-mask rule.

Abra drivers in Dubai are being educated about the best marine transport practices and the precautionary measures against COVID-19.

Under the supervision of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH), the first volunteers are taking part in the Phase III clinical trials of the Russian adenovirus-based vaccine in the UAE capital.

The UAE has confirmed 2,067 new cases of COVID-19 from 156,553 tests.

G42 Healthcare, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Group 42, has identified the genomic source of the COVID-19 pandemic.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has called on employees of public and private educational establishments to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Doctors at Dubai's Rashid Hospital have performed a special implant procedure to treat a 14-year-old Emirati girl suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy seizures.

Desert tours and related activities are now allowed to resume in Sharjah.

Ras Al Khaimah's public transport network is getting a smart makeover.

The Dubai Economy has penalised organisers of a sports event for not complying with the safety rules that have been put in place to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

The Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah has described the UAE as an icon of prosperity and progress in the world.

Draft legislation on regulating donations has been approved by the UAE's Federal National Council (FNC).

Hala Badri, Director-General of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has received her first shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Dubai authorities were quick on the scene after a car burst into flames on the Al Qudra bridge on Wednesday morning.

Leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have underlined the need to coordinate efforts in order to confront common challenges while emphasising their goals at the end of the summit in Saudi Arabia.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that the isolation period for certain COVID-19 patients and close contact cases has been reduced to 10 days from the initial 14-day period.

As many as 826,301 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the UAE so far, covering around 8 per cent of the country's population.

The UAE has confirmed 1,967 new cases of COVID-19 from 153,645 tests.

Leaders and heads of delegations at the 41st Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia have signed a statement affirming solidarity and stability.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has landed in Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula for the 41st session of the GCC Supreme Council.

Two more senior officials in Dubai have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Starting January 17, all employees in UAE ministries and federal entities will be required to undergo PCR tests every 14 days.

As many as 140,000 inspection visits were carried out by Dubai Economy in the year 2020 to ensure commercial establishments' compliance with the precautionary measures against COVID-19.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is leading the UAE delegation at the 41st Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) Summit in Saudi Arabia.

The Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority has launched special patrols to monitor and control vehicles and tanks transporting dangerous materials on the emirate's roads.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Director-General of the Dubai Media Office, has received her first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against the COVID-19 virus.

A new COVID-19 vaccination campaign has been launched in Abu Dhabi, called "Choose to Vaccinate."

Construction work on the Philippines Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai is 87 per cent complete.

In a statement, the Ministry of Education said makeup exams for students in Grade 4-12 will run from January 10 to 14.

On the 15th anniversary of his Accession Day, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has written an open letter to the people of the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces held talks with the President of the Maldives, who is currently visiting the UAE.

The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has released the updated list of centres offering Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine for free.

Dubai Police foiled online scams totalling AED 11.8 billion with the arrest of 97 cybercriminals last year.

Frontliners in Dubai's government sector have started to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine.

Dubai Airports and India's GMR Hyderabad (GMR-HYD) have joined forces to create a COVID-19 vaccine distribution corridor.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council, has received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The UAE has confirmed 1,501 new cases of COVID-19 from 116,687 tests.

Two more senior officials in Dubai have received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Emirate's free inoculation drive against the virus.

Starting January 10, service workers, who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, in Abu Dhabi are exempted from taking the fortnightly tests.

Elderly people and those with chronic illnesses in the UAE are being encouraged to get inoculated against the COVID-19 virus.

The UAE has strongly condemned Saturday's terror attacks that targeted two villages in Niger near the border with Mali.

A total of AED 1.15 million is being donated to hospital and education facilities in Egypt by the Sharjah-based organisation, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF).

Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council and member of the Sharjah Executive Council, has said the emirate made huge progress during 2020.

Licensed restaurants, cafes and tourist service facilities across Abu Dhabi are now allowed to serve shisha.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has shared a special message to mark the 15th anniversary of his ascension.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have used saliva testing to screen more than 2,000 students for COVID-19.

Dubai Police have made it a lot easier for people to stay informed about temporary street closures and major traffic accidents in the emirate.

The UAE has confirmed 1,590 new cases of COVID-19 from 125,232 tests.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is turning to artificial intelligence technology to assist in crowd management at metro stations during peak hours.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has been paying tribute to the late traditional medicine practitioner Aqeeda Ali Al Muhairi.

Senior officials from Dubai's frontline services have been receiving the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

In a first for the Middle East, the UAE is launching an Arabian horse e-studbook online.

Many students in the UAE are going back to school today, with two weeks of remote-learning approved in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has confirmed 1,963 new cases of COVID-19 from 152,588 tests.

A total of 28 environment violations were recorded in Sharjah during the year 2020, with AED 10,000 handed out for each penalty.

In a major operation, Dubai Customs foiled an attempt to smuggle 76.31 kg of illegal substances into the emirate.

The 'Darb' toll system on Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Khalifa, Sheikh Zayed, Al Maqta and Mussaffah bridges have gone live today.

Starting today, sports courts in all public parks in Dubai will reopen.

The UAE has confirmed 1,856 new cases of COVID-19 from 145,163 tests.

The Sheikh Zayed Festival has set two Guinness World records with a dazzling fireworks display that lasted for 35 minutes to welcome 2021.

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, received telegrams of congratulations on the occasion of the New Year 2021 from Their Majesties, Excellencies, Kings, Princes, Presidents and heads of states.

Dubai Metro’s Route 2020 started operations today.

Dubai Municipality has said that it will intensify inspections during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.

UAE citizens can now travel to Israel without a visa for a maximum of 90 days per visit.