Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for the UAE’s public and private sector workforce. Ministries and government departments will be off for four days from Wednesday, September 23; and normal working hours will resume from Sunday, September 27. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour has declared a three-day paid holiday for the private sector from Wednesday, September 23 until Friday, September 25.
UAE intercepts 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones on Sunday
The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones during an attack on Sunday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE air defences respond to missile threats, Sunday
UAE air defences responded to "incoming missile and drone threats" on Sunday morning.
Dubai Police arrest 13 in begging gang run from abroad
Dubai Police have warned residents and visitors not to give money to beggars, following the arrest of a gang of 13 Asian nationals accused of organised begging.
Debris incident kills one in Al Barsha
Dubai authorities have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, resulting in the death of a driver.
The United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted 16 ballistic missiles and 113 drones during an attack on Sunday, according to figures released by the Ministry of Defence.
UAE air defences responded to "incoming missile and drone threats" on Sunday morning.
Dubai Police have warned residents and visitors not to give money to beggars, following the arrest of a gang of 13 Asian nationals accused of organised begging.
