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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 paid a heartfelt tribute to his father, as today marks the anniversary of his passing.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi are once again urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads due to reduced visibility, as dense fog blankets parts of the UAE.

Dubai will welcome 400 global experts to the Museum of the Future next week to discuss, research and anticipate groundbreaking transformations across crucial sectors.

The UAE has strongly condemned the armed attack that targeted a nursery in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 37 people, including children.

Motorists will not have to pay for parking or Darb tolls in the UAE capital on October 8, on the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) birthday.

Dubai Miracle Garden will reopen on Monday, October 10 for its 11th season.

Authorities in the UAE are intensifying efforts to control the spread of mosquitos as part of the second phase of a major campaign.

The UAE has condemned North Korea for firing a ballistic missile over Japanese territory on October 4.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have called on motorists to exercise caution on the roads due to reduced visibility during foggy conditions.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has hailed the role of teachers in shaping the next generation who will drive the country's progress.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has paid rich tributes to teachers on World Teachers' Day.

A man has been arrested for lying in the middle of a busy road in Dubai and holding up traffic.

Expo City Dubai will commemorate the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed (Peace Be Upon Him) with spiritual recitals, light projections, and traditional dance from October 7-9.

Electric abras will once again be deployed at Dubai's Global Village, which opens for its 27th season on October 25.

Three teachers in the UAE capital were in for a special surprise on Wednesday, as Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) awarded them for their outstanding contributions.

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has officially inaugurated Dubai's second Hindu temple in Jebel Ali.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has teamed up with the World Health Organisation to focus on the mental wellbeing of school students in the UAE.

Fourteen journalists have been honoured for their outstanding contribution across key sectors - Journalism, TV and Digital Media - at the 20th Arab Media Forum.

The deadline for freight transport operators in Abu Dhabi to register on the government's online platform 'Asateel' ends on Wednesday, October 5.

UAE teachers can avail of free one-day Expo City Dubai passes as the attraction marks World Teachers' Day.

As part of the Arab Media Forum's 20th anniversary celebrations, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) will host a special session on Tuesday.

Paper tickets are being phased out in Abu Dhabi as the Mawaqif parking system is getting a digital makeover.

Dubai’s taxi sector achieved a growth rate of 27 per cent during the first half of this year compared to the same period in 2021.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to his Indonesian counterpart, Joko Widodo, over the tragic killing of over 125 people at a football stadium over the weekend.

Waste materials are getting a new lease of life in Abu Dhabi, thanks to an integrated waste management and recycling programme.

A hiker, who lost consciousness due to extreme exhaustion in Fujairah's mountainous region, has been airlifted to safety.

Abu Dhabi Police has called on drivers to exercise caution as dense fog reduces visibility by 1,000 metres across several parts.

The UAE's advanced visa and entry permit system will come into force on Monday, October 3, providing more flexibility and greater benefits.

Four of Dubai's residential communities, namely Margham, Lahbab, Al Lesaily and Hatta, will get better accessibility under Roads and Transport Authority's (RTA) latest road contracts.

A four-year masterplan has been approved to increase the number of creatives based in the Al Quoz Creative Zone from 900 to 20,000 and expand commercial spaces by 30 per cent. 

Dubai Police has added Hongqi E-HS9, an electric SUV from ONEROAD Automotive Company, to its luxury patrol fleet.

Authorities in Dubai brought under control a fire that broke out in the residential neighbourhood of Al Nahda 1 on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday, October 8, will be a public holiday for federal government employees to mark the birthday of Prophet Mohammed.

The UAE sent a plane carrying food items to various cities and villages affected by the torrential rains that recently struck southern and eastern Mauritania to meet the basic needs of thousands of families, especially the elderly, women, and children.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China on the occasion of the country's National Day on October 1.

The Media Future Lab at the Global Media Congress (GMC), taking place in Abu Dhabi from October 15-17, will bring policymakers and entrepreneurs to share, debate, and develop ideas that will shape the media industry's future.

Fuel prices in the UAE have fallen by around 11 per cent for October.

Dubai’s early childhood education sector has hit a new milestone with 20,000 children of 58 different nationalities currently enrolled in 226 early childhood centres (ECCs).

Abu Dhabi has launched a grant to encourage research and innovation among healthcare professionals in the emirate.

One person has died and six more were injured after a Dubai Police bus crashed on Sharjah's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Street on Thursday morning.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have honoured a resident for going out of his way to return a bag of cash to its rightful owner.

Wearing a facemask is no longer mandatory in most public spaces across the UAE, including educational institutions.

The UAE's expanded visa and immigration rules will come into effect in early September, providing more flexibility and greater benefits.

The back-to-school COVID-19 protocols for private schools in Dubai remain unchanged.

The validity of the Green Pass on the UAE's AlHosn app has been reduced from 30 days to 14 days.

"A meeting of a lifetime". That’s how delivery rider Abdul Gafoor describes his meeting with Dubai’s Crown Prince.

If you are planning to carry any medicines for personal use while travelling to the UAE, make sure to double-check the type and quantity of drugs that you will be carrying as pre-approvals are required for certain substances.

Hamish Harding, a long-term Dubai resident will continue his mission to explore the most undiscovered places when he catches a flight to space this weekend.

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued its guidelines for confirmed cases of Monkeypox and their close contacts.

The recent visa and economic reforms announced by the UAE government are luring more tenants to become homeowners.

UAE residents are increasingly opting for second passports, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Abu Dhabi and Sharjah have announced free public parking for the Eid holiday.

Expats in the UAE are being reminded to use only certified movers while planning their relocation after a former resident took to social media to flag a company for stalling the shipment of her belongings.

As the end of the academic year approaches, enterprising students can turn their attention to looking for a summer job and securing a teen work permit.

The Sharjah Press Club (SPC) of the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB), has revealed the agenda for the 11th edition of the annual Sharjah Ramadan Majlis.

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has launched an e-platform named SPHERE to strengthen early surveillance of future pandemics

The Department of Health-Abu Dhabi has announced the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is now available for walk-in citizens and residents.

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