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According to new figures released by the Dubai Statistics Centre (DSC), Dubai recorded an unemployment rate of 0.5 per cent among expats last year, making it the lowest in the world.

Advocates of healthy living have welcomed a new law that dictates all restaurants in Dubai to display the calorie count of their meals by January.

Regional leaders are set to discuss the recent acts of sabotage against commercial vessels off the coats of the UAE and the dual terrorist attacks against two Saudi pumping stations.

A UAE satellite has sent back stunning images of the Holy Mosque in Mecca from space. 

Dubai's Naif neighborhood is becoming safer.

You can visit any museum in Dubai for free on Saturday.

Imran Khan has thanked the UAE’s leaders for pardoning nearly 600 Pakistani prisoners. 

A small plane crashed in Dubai on Thursday killing all four people on board.

Ras Al Khaimah has begun electronic tagging of low-risk prisoners.

Congratulations have been pouring in for His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and the Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, on the marriage of his three sons.

Four civilians who were held captive in Libya since last year have been released thanks to the intensive efforts made by the UAE in coordination with the Libyan National Army.

Fifteen baby sharks have been released into the Arabian Gulf by Atlantis The Palm. 

More than 130 convicts in Abu Dhabi have been fitted with electronic tagging devices as an alternative to spending time in prison for minor offences.

The 'International Dairy and Juices Products Factory' in Al Ain Industrial City has been shut down for repeatedly violating safety and hygiene standards.

The UAE and Saudi Arabia are helping settle the pending salaries of teachers in Yemen.

Four men have been sentenced to life in prison in the UAE on charges of terrorism.

The UAE remains committed to peace and will do all it can to deescalate tension in the region.

If you’re a Dubai motorist, you can now register your car without paying your fines.

A six-month multiple entry visa for investors, talented individuals and outstanding students has been announced by the UAE.

There’s no truth to reports that the data on our Emirates ID cards are now being updated over the phone or through email.

Dubai Police have added another supercar to its fleet… and this time it’s a Maserati GranTurismo.

A plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Abu Dhabi following the death of a passenger.

All day surgery centres in Dubai have been handed an 18-month deadline to get international accreditation.

A school in Sharjah and two of its staff members have been convicted of negligence over the death of a student who drowned in a swimming pool.

Over 2,200 visually-impaired people will soon have their eyesight restored, thanks to the efforts of ARN's Virgin Radio Dubai.

The UAE’s Federal Supreme Court has handed a five-year jail term and AED 1 million fine to a man who pledged allegiance to the terror group IS.

Beauty salons and cosmetic shops are coming under the scanner in Abu Dhabi in the run-up to Eid Al Fitr.

The UAE has strongly condemned the drone attacks on an oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia.

There is a new scam doing the rounds in the UAE, and this time it’s from fraudsters claiming to represent the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).

Authorities in the UAE are looking at the best ways to implement an electronic tagging system for convicts.

Authorities say operations have been unaffected at the Port of Fujairah after four commercial ships were targeted in sabotage operations on Sunday.

It seems most Filipino expats in the UAE have supported pro-Rodrigo Duterte candidates in the country's midterm elections.

Dubai Police have foiled an attempt to smuggle 365 kg of drugs, making it the largest drug seizure in the UAE.

The UAE has moved a step closer towards setting up retirement funds for expat employees.

Electronics are apparently the most traded items in the UAE’s second-hand market, followed by home and garden equipment, and sports and outdoor products.

World leaders have condemned "sabotage operations" of four commercial vessels near UAE territorial waters.

The UAE will soon launch a satellite into space that's been developed by students.

An investigation is underway to determine how a woman died hours after hip replacement surgery at a private hospital in Dubai.

Investigations are underway after four commercial ships were hit by "operations of sabotage" off the UAE coast.

Cooling operations are underway after a fire broke out near Abu Bakr Al Siddique Metro station in Deira.

Reports of loud explosions at the Fujairah port are untrue.

Public and private employers in the UAE need to register all their Emirati staff for retirement benefits.

Dubai Customs thwarted 87 attempts to bring in marijuana oil in the first quarter of 2019.

In what is a first for Abu Dhabi, two American judges are set to rule over cases in the capital's courts.

A new facility to improve the quality of life for children with Down Syndrome has opened in Dubai.

It's soon going to be easy for residents in Dubai to get between Al Awir and Al Khawaneej.

100 fancy car number plates will be auctioned off in Dubai later this month.

The UAE has told the International Court of Justice (ICJ) that documents and arguments presented to the Court by Qatar against the UAE were either fabricated or outright counterfactual.

Minibuses will soon no longer be allowed on the UAE's roads.

Dubai has broken another world record. 

It’s still unclear when Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft will be allowed to fly over the UAE’s skies again. 

Nearly half a million motorists in Dubai have had their traffic fines slashed.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has suspended a healthcare centre from performing surgeries while its under investigation for malpractice.

Indian expats in the UAE are being urged to approach their diplomatic missions if their salaries are delayed.

The UNHCR and Human Appeal International have agreed to provide AED 1 million in support of refugees and displaced people.

It’s now a lot easier to spot vacant parking spots in parts of Dubai’s Al Rigga and World Trade Centre areas.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a gathering of the UAE's leaders at Al Bateen Palace on Wednesday.

The UAE is taking further steps to raise awareness about the law that deals with the import of live animals and their byproducts.

Investigations are underway into an accident in Al Ain that led to the death of four people.

All 13 people on board a cargo ship that caught fire at Khalid Port on Wednesday morning have been rescued.

All medicine in Dubai has been integrated into a barcode system that will help to prevent any mistakes being made when medication is dispensed.

A new campaign targeting single-use plastic cutlery has been launched in the UAE.

The value of financial aid provided by the UAE’s federal and local governments exceeded AED 19 billion in 2018.

Dubai has started issuing establishment cards to countries participating in Expo 2020, and Belgium is the first to receive it.

The UAE Food Bank has expanded its operations outside Dubai.

More people in the UAE seem to be ditching the stigma attached to mental health issues.

Dubai’s roads seem to be getting safer as there’s been a 19 per cent drop in fatalities during the first three months of this year.

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi is reminding jobseekers to watch out for dodgy recruiters and not to fall for their promises.

Consumer confidence in the UAE has continued to hold steady following recent improvements in financial outlooks among residents.

Fifty-one people in the UAE were rescued from human trafficking in 2018, while 77 suspects were prosecuted - several of whom received life sentences.

Sharjah Police have launched a new campaign aimed at reducing incidents of begging during the holy month of Ramadan.

A Dubai resident says she's very grateful to a taxi driver and a resident who went out of their way to return her misplaced debit card.

Customised seats are now being fitted for the UAE’s first astronauts as they prepare for their journey to the International Space Station (ISS) in September.

The UAE has released a Qatari naval vessel, which was detained last week for entering the country's territorial waters.

A private hospital in Abu Dhabi that was temporarily closed for failing to meet health and safety standards has re-opened once again.

Lionel Messi has been involved in a new video-led campaign for Expo 2020 Dubai.

The UAE rulers have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the start of the month of Ramadan.

Three people have suffered minor injuries due to smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a hotel on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday night.

It has been confirmed that Monday, May 6 will be the first day of Ramadan in the UAE.

A minor fire has been put out at the world's tallest hotel, Gevora Hotel, located on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road.

Citizens of the UAE and Peru no longer need a pre-entry visa to travel between the countries.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has paid rich tributes to the military on the 43rd anniversary of the Unification of the UAE Armed Forces.

A total of AED 350 million worth of discounts will be offered at supermarkets in the UAE during Ramadan 2019.

Employees in the UAE have told ARN News how they feel, after a new report found that eight out of every 10 people in the country fear getting laid off.

The UAE Ramadan Moon Sighting Committee will meet at sundown today to look for the new crescent.

Experts say a three-year rental freeze in Dubai will add confidence and stability to the emirate's property market.

A private hospital in Abu Dhabi has been temporarily closed for failing to meet certain health and safety standards.

More than 5.7 million Captagon pills have been seized after they were found in a shipping container that arrived in Dubai.

The UAE’s first floating station has been officially inaugurated in Dubai.

587 prisoners will be released from Dubai's prisons before the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Heavy-duty trucks, lorries, and buses will be banned on Abu Dhabi roads at specific times throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The UAE is taking steps to tackle illegal logging. 

Sharjah’s Ruler has pardoned close to 400 prisoners ahead of Ramadan. 

A university in the UAE has been ranked inside the top 30 in Asia.

Eight out of every 10 people in the UAE are apparently worried about losing their jobs.

The UAE's market regulator has formed a forensic audit committee to review Drake and Scull.

This Ramadan's traditional iftaar cannons are all set for use.

The UAE's President has ordered the release of more than 3,000 prisoners ahead of the start of Ramadan.

Police are urging residents to be extra careful around bodies of water.

Bill Gates has praised the UAE's efforts to battle polio.

A self-made Tanzanian media tycoon and philanthropist has died in Dubai.

Public sector employees in the UAE will work five-hour days during the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Authorities in Dubai are keeping a close watch on health and hygiene standards in food outlets during Ramadan.

Student nurses have the potential to respond to challenges in healthcare and should be positive about the future.

The UAE is now home to two of the top-50 universities in Asia.

The UAE is stepping up efforts to tackle water scarcity in poor countries, and this time it’s through a virtual campaign, running throughout the Holy Month of Ramadan.

The UAE has started issuing five-year residency visas for entrepreneurs as part of efforts to enhance the ease of doing business in the country.

New sustainability standards have been set for hotels across Dubai.

Take note of these changes in the paid parking timings in Abu Dhabi during Ramadan as they have been split into two periods.

Private sector employees in the UAE will have shorter working hours during the month of Ramadan.

The person who filmed a bizarre dispute between a valet parking attendant and a motorist has been arrested.

You could soon get your dose of Vitamin D by eating bread.

From today, cigarette packages that don't bear "Digital Tax Stamps" will not be allowed into the UAE.

A valet parking attendant and a motorist have run into trouble for trying to settle their dispute in the middle of a busy road.

Marwa Al Matrooshi has become the first Emirati female duty manager at the Air Traffic Control Tower in Dubai.

Dubai will soon have a Sky Garden.

Arab youth have once again said the UAE is the top country to live and work in.

Dubai's public transport system will soon have bicycles added to its network.

Newborns in the UAE could soon be screened for genetic diseases within 72 hours of birth.

Watch out for a new food-related rumour doing the rounds on social media.

Emirates SkyCargo has safely transported a 2,000-year-old Buddha statue, weighing 1,700 kg and measuring over 2 metres in height, from Pakistan to Switzerland and back.

Government service centres in the UAE have been told to get their act straight.

The payment of select government fees and fines in Dubai can soon be done in instalments.

The cost of petrol in the UAE is set to increase once again next month.

Police in Abu Dhabi have given a critically ill teenager the chance to fulfil her dream. 

There has been a sharp decline in common traffic violations in Sharjah during the first quarter of 2019.

Recycled rubber asphalt will soon be used to make roads in the UAE.

There's a good chance that May 6 will be the first day of Ramadan.

The UAE is set to deposit AED 918 million (USD$ 250 million) into Sudan's Central Bank.

The UAE says its greatly concerned by the Iraqi government's recent statements against Bahrain and its leadership.