WAM Since the launch of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the UAE has sent 100 humanitarian and relief aid convoys to the Gaza Strip. They have contributed to alleviating the suffering of the Palestinians from the repercussions of the war with…
File photo [For illustration] The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has reported minor disruptions on the operational processes of the UAE’s airports and airlines following a global technical outage affecting various sectors worldwide. It said that a limited number of…
WAM The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. During the meeting at…
WAM The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said that its electronic systems were running normally again following a global IT outage, with its attestation services also resuming regular operations. Earlier in the day, MOFA had advised users not to…
WAM The UAE Cybersecurity Council has reassured the public that there have been no cyber attacks or breaches reported after the global technical outage involving CrowdStrike software. In a statement, the Council cautioned against potential exploitation of the glitch by…
File photo Etihad Airways and Emirates are continuing to operate as normal following the global IT issue, which impacted institutions worldwide on Friday. However, both airlines have advised passengers to expect delays. Etihad Airways confirmed it, “continues to operate as…
File photo Dubai International (DXB) is operating normally following a global system outage that affected the check-in process for some airlines in Terminals 1 and 2 on Friday. A Dubai Airports spokesperson said: “Dubai Airports confirms that Dubai International (DXB)…
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulations Authority (TDRA) has issued an urgent notice to CrowdStrike Software users regarding a major technical issue impacting electronic systems and institutions.
MoFA President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Ambassador of Poland, Jakub Kasper Slawik, the ‘Order of Independence of the First Class,’ the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced. Her Excellency Reem bint Ibrahim Al…
Shutterstock [For illustration] Two restaurants in Abu Dhabi’s Mafraq Industrial City have been shut down for violating food safety rules. Bangla Snacks Restaurant and Express Darbar Restaurant were pulled up for offences related to food handling and storage, as well…
@DXBMediaOffice/ X The UAE’s newly appointed ministers were sworn in on Thursday before President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler…
WAM The UAE has announced a major initiative aimed at addressing critical healthcare disparities worldwide. The UAE Global Hospitals Programme is part of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Initiative, which was unveiled by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al…
Supplied As many as 13,500 new private sector jobs will be created for UAE nationals within ADNOC’s supply chain by 2028. ADNOC – the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company – has joined forces with the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council, known as…
File photo President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has declared July 18 as Union Pledge Day to honour the occasion of the signing of the declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution, on the same day…
File Photo [For Illustration] The Central Bank of the UAE signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bank Indonesia (BI) yesterday, coinciding with Indonesian President Joko Widodo visit to the UAE. The MoU aims to link the payment systems between…
UMM AL-QUWAIN/ FILE PHOTO The emirate of Umm al-Quwain has issued a new decree regulating stray animals under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain. Stray animals…
iStock [For illustration] The Dubai Land Department (DLD) fined 256 property brokers in the first half of 2024 for breaching advertising regulations in the real estate sector. Over the past six months, the DLD’s Real Estate Control Department conducted extensive inspections,…
File picture His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered an increase in compensation for individuals whose homes were affected by the unstable weather earlier this year. The amount has…
WAM The UAE has successfully mediated the exchange of 190 war captives between Russia and Ukraine. It’s the sixth such prisoner swap deal to be brokered by the Emirates since the start of this year. A total of 1,558 prisoners…
WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Indonesia, who is on a state visit to the UAE, at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. His Highness Sheikh…
RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will auction 350 premium number plates for private vehicles via its 76th online auction. The number plates all feature three, four, and five digits and numbers on offer bear A, B, H, I,…
