Watch 49th UAE National Day Celebration

Dubai Police announced on Friday it arrested 222 beggars during Ramadan and Eid, after a campaign was launched under the slogan “An Aware Society, Free of Begging,” in partnership with other government entities.

Drivers will have to pay more for parking in some parts of Dubai starting Friday, with premium rates starting at AED 6 an hour.

The UAE's search and rescue team is continuing its relief efforts in Myanmar following the recent earthquake.