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Peter Tabichi from Kenya has won the $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize award.

A UAE relief plane has landed in Harare to support the victims of Cyclone Idai that struck the southern African coast recently. 

After reports of high winds and hailstones in parts of the UAE, the run of unsettled weather will continue for most of the week.

The UAE is taking further measures to protect the rights of the elderly.

An Abu Dhabi zoo is introducing processes to make the park more environmentally friendly.

One teacher will be honoured today with the prestigious $1 million Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize award.

A UAE national has been rescued after he suffered major injuries in the desert.

Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms and hail hit parts of the UAE on Sunday morning.

Nearly a quarter of construction work has been completed on Dubai's new traffic control centre in Al Barsha.

A dental clinic in Dubai has landed in trouble for carrying out a marketing and promotional campaign without getting proper approvals.

Authorities are urging us to check weather conditions before setting out on maritime tours.

Dubai's Burj Khalifa lit up with the colours of the Pakistani national flag on Saturday to mark the country's 79th National Day.

The Dubai Police officer has been honoured and promoted for turning down AED 50,000 in bribe.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for her support to the Muslim community.

Abu Dhabi Police have issued an advisory for motorists as dusty and windy weather reduced visibility across several parts of the UAE.

No injuries have been reported after a huge fire broke out on a dhow at Deira Port on Friday evening.

Patients in the UAE are becoming less reliant on antibiotics.

A fire has been put out at a construction site in Dubai Production City.

The UAE has announced plans to compensate for the carbon dioxide emissions caused by the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 concluded on Thursday with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring performances by global superstars Keala Settle and Nicole Scherzinger.

A new treatment that apparently works like a vaccine for leukemia patients is coming to the UAE.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has issued a powerful reminder to motorists about the dangers of tailgating.

The new 813 Satellite will allow experts to monitor changes in the earth's environment and climate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has offered his private plane to help the victims of Cyclone Idai.

The UAE is the happiest country in the Arab region for the fifth consecutive year, while it’s ranked 21st worldwide.

A UAE delegation has visited the two mosques in Christchurch where at least 50 people were killed in a terror attack last week.

The UAE has denied claims that there are safety issues with its nuclear power plant.

The UAE's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has slashed the charges for the early termination of mobile phone contracts.

Parents and pupils are being urged to be extra vigilant after strangers tried to lure students into their cars outside a school in Dubai.

Dubai’s Love Lakes were recently transformed into a stunning wedding destination for nine Chinese couples.

Some of the biggest names in world music will perform at the closing ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.

A UAE resident has been deported for using social media to 'celebrate' last Friday's mosque attacks in Christchurch which left 50 people dead.

Social media users need to be more cautious of their screen time in order to prevent getting addicted to sites like Facebook and Instagram.

It seems more than 70 per cent of UAE companies don't have safeguards in place to monitor comments on their social media platforms.

Local police have announced a reduction on traffic violation fees by 50 per cent from March 20 until May 4.

The UAE will provide AED 18.3 million in emergency aid to countries affected by Cyclone Idai.

His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah has praised a policeman for his courageous acts during the rainy period.

If you're catching a flight from Abu Dhabi, don't be alarmed by the firetrucks and ambulances you may see.

A group of Indian expats have helped fulfil a deceased friend's wish to bring his mother on a trip to the UAE.

As many as 11 Arab countries have signed up to the charter which will facilitate cooperation between the members on space exploration.

If you are planning to attend a concert or a sporting event, then you must buy only from official outlets. 

A number of schools in the UAE have sent out circulars following concerns over the use of e-cigarettes.

The Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has introduced WhatsApp as a mode of communication for expats in the UAE.

Authorities want residents to use a new mobile app to report cases of flooding.

A former Dubai resident who died trying to tackle the gunman in the Christchurch mosques attack has been hailed a hero by his cousin.

The protection and welfare of wildlife are crucial.

Are you someone who reads the terms and conditions before signing up, or do you simply tick the box?

Parents take note - schools in the UAE are open on Monday unless you've been told otherwise.

The leaders of Afghanistan and Zimbabwe have held talks with the UAE's leaders.

A Dubai resident has spoken to ARN News about his feelings after finding flowers outside a local mosque following the terrorist attack in New Zealand.

Heavy to moderate rainfall has been reported across parts of the UAE, with the unstable weather conditions to continue over the next couple of days.

A man has taken the cake for the largest amount of traffic fines recorded by Ras Al Khaimah Police.

Abu Dhabi Police have urged motorists to drive at 80 km/h or less during sand storms.

The UAE's rulers have called on countries around the world to unite against terrorism.

From Sunday, the speed limit on a stretch of the Sheikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street has been raised.

The UAE Cabinet has approved a series of new regulations aimed at better protecting dangerous animals.

A Dubai resident whose father was shot during Friday's New Zealand mosque attacks has spoken to ARN News.

A toddler is in stable condition after falling from the first floor of an apartment building in Sharjah.

The UAE has condemned the terror attack in New Zealand in which 49 people were killed.

The Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 got under way on Thursday evening with a thrilling opening ceremony.

Warnings issued to drivers and pedestrians over rules of the road.

10 people were injured in accidents on Thursday morning due to adverse weather conditions.

A five-month-old baby with a rare case of acute appendicitis has been successfully operated on in Dubai.

1,027 women and children who were victims of violence were assisted by the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children in 2018.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed to ARN News that it has formally banned electric scooters in the emirate.

Dense fog has caused brief disruptions to normal operations at Dubai airports on Thursday morning.

For the second time in a week, a meteor has been spotted over the UAE.

Due to popular demand, Global Village will be extending its season by an additional week.

All Boeing 737 MAX model planes have been banned from the UAE's airspace until further notice.

FlyDubai says it's working hard to minimise disruptions after grounding all of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9 aircraft. 

More than 3,000 Lexus cars are being recalled in the UAE due to faulty front-passenger airbags.

Police in Ras Al Khaimah have rescued a driver after the cruise control on his SUV failed.

From October, anyone living in the UAE can lease and fly an electric aircraft, provided they receive proper training.

The UAE Ministry of Health has withdrawn three medicines that may be causing cancer.

A new initiative is using smart cameras in Dubai to gauge customer satisfaction levels

Four people have been injured after their car fell off Yanis mountain in Ras Al Khaimah on Monday night.

If you thought that Dubai's metro stations are only meant to ease your daily commutes, then think again.

All medical laboratories in the UAE have another six months to start applying for accreditation.

The National Space Strategy 2030 has been approved by the UAE cabinet.

The UAE cabinet has approved the regulatory framework for issuing long-term visas in certain categories.

A Dubai resident missed the Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed minutes after take-off, killing all 157 people on board.

FlyDubai remains confident in the airworthiness of its fleet, but is continuing to communicate with Boeing following the crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight.

Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi's Presidential Palace will open its doors to the public from noon on Monday.

Researchers in the UAE are looking for a meteorite that landed in Abu Dhabi last week.

A Slow Loris, which was found abandoned in a box on the streets of Dubai, has now found a new home.

More than 30 new initiatives and national programmes aimed at supporting people with special needs in the UAE have been approved.

If you like running, then here's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you.

Nearly 70 Emirati students in the UK took part in a hiking expedition for a good cause.

A man has drowned while swimming at a beach in Umm Al Quwain.

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to his Ethiopian counterpart Sahle Work Zewde and the families of victims of the plane crash.

The Special Olympics World Games' Flame of Hope tour made a pitstop at the Arabian Radio Network Headquarters in Knowledge Village on Sunday morning.

The UAE is taking steps to control an insect that's harming date palms in the region. 

Two men have been arrested minutes after trying to rob a supermarket in Sharjah. 

Dubai Metro's Route 2020 project is on track for completion, with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealing that 70 per cent of the construction has finished.

The Abu Dhabi Police have busted a two-member gang and seized 40kg of crystal meth.

Four MENA (Middle East and North Africa) delegations have arrived in the UAE ahead of the Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi.

Four teenagers have been killed and three more injured in a horrific car accident in Ras Al Khaimah.

UAE's national carrier has celebrated International Women’s Day with its first flight staffed by an all-female flight crew.

Dubai English Speaking College and Dubai English Speaking School have been recognised as the best schools in the UAE.

The Flame of Hope torch burned bright as it passed through the streets of Ajman and Sharjah.

Watch out for traffic diversions if you are heading to Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island on Saturday.

Watch out for malicious phone calls and text messages claiming to be from the UAE’s Central Bank.

A culinary adventure awaits us this weekend at Taste of Dubai, the city’s favourite food, drink and music festival.

It will now be easier to complain or review private medical facilities and their staff in the region.

Police in the capital have warned the public not to ride in unregulated cars over safety fears.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, received a phone call from US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Patients in Dubai will soon be able to rate their doctors through an online platform launched by the emirate’s health authority.

Thousands of students from Dubai's private schools united on Thursday to mark the UAE National Sports Day, which will be hosted under the theme ‘Going Global’.

The UAE is taking big steps to save its endangered turtle population.

Reopening the UAE's embassy in Damascus will help Syria return to the Arab region.

Some of the best school librarians in the UAE have been recognised for their efforts in developing a love for reading among children.

The UAE is gearing up to host its first-ever fireworks contest later this month.

New energy and water projects worth AED 5.8 billion have been approved for the UAE’s Northern Emirates.

Police in Abu Dhabi have taken to social media to highlight the dangers of sudden swerving on the roads, which is one of the major causes of traffic accidents.

A brand of cough syrup has been recalled from the UAE market, for not complying with product specifications.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has met the two Emirati astronauts training to embark on UAE's historic space mission.

Public and private sectors employees in the UAE will have the same number of holidays during 2019-2020.

The UAE has the healthiest oceans in the region.

Sharjah Police have recorded a 20 per cent drop in road deaths in 2018.

Employers in the UAE appear to be hiring more Asian expats, mainly due to their lower salary expectations.

Authorities in Dubai are continuing to crack down the sale of counterfeit goods online.

The airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are gearing up to ensure a smooth experience for athletes and guests arriving in the country for the Special Olympics World Games.

You'll soon be able to visit the Presidential Palace in the UAE capital.

Four men have been arrested in Dubai for allegedly stealing AED 60,000 worth of watches from a villa.

The UAE is spending AED 1.5 billion on building a new generation of Emirati schools.

There is good news for safe drivers in Ajman.

Although the 'Momo Challenge' has been found to be a hoax, the fear and anxiety linked to it are real.