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Dubai International gears up for summer travel exodus

DMO Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a significant increase in traffic from July 6 to 17, with an anticipated total of 3.3 million guests arriving and departing through its terminals. During the period, 914,000 guest are expected…

State-of-the-art cancer centre opens in Abu Dhabi

WAM Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has inaugurated the Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI) in Mohammed bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi. Launched by Burjeel Holdings, and located within Burjeel Medical City, the institute aims to…

UAE leaders congratulate new UK Prime Minister

WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Keir Starmer on his election as the UK’s Prime Minister. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and…

RTA announces two new bus routes

RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced two new circular public bus routes: DH1, which runs between Dubai Hills and Equiti Metro Station, and DA2, which travels between Damac Hills and Dubai Studio City. The new routes are…

UAE launches campaign to distribute drinking water in Gaza

AFP Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has launched a campaign to distribute drinking water to displaced Palestinian families across various areas of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip. The initiative is aimed at alleviating suffering amidst the stoppage of desalination…

Sharjah hit sustainability milestone

WAM Sharjah Taxi has announced a significant milestone with 83% of its fleet now comprised of hybrid and eco-friendly vehicles. The vehicles that run on both fuel and electricity are part of their ambitious plan to achieve a fully eco-friendly…

Dubai Police organises Hatta Water Initiative

Dubai Police Hatta Police Station has organised Hatta Water, a humanitarian community initiative that aims to distribute cold water, juices and ice cream to mitigate the effects of the summer heat on workers. The initiative comes within the community initiatives…

Louvre Abu Dhabi shortlist for Art Here 2024 edition

File picture Louvre Abu Dhabi has unveiled details for Art Here 2024, emphasising its role in promoting regional art. This year’s edition has attracted 230 submissions from across the UAE, GCC, North Africa, and beyond.  Five exceptional artists from the…

UAE authorises two firms to offer end of service savings schemes

Shutterstock [For illustration] Authorities in the UAE have approved two investment firms to operate end-of-service savings schemes for workers in the private sector. Lunate and Daman Investments are the first batch of companies that have received approval to launch savings…

Early-learning enrolment on the rise in Dubai

Elements Envato/ For Illustration Enrolments at Dubai’s private early childhood education centres continue to rise, with a 16 per cent increase during the 2023-24 academic year. According to figures released by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), 25 new…

Here’s how you can suggest names for Dubai roads

Supplied The public can now propose names for roads and streets in Dubai through a dedicated online platform. Suggestions can be submitted via the portal roadsnaming.ae, supervised by Dubai Municipality. The initiative is aimed at reviving heritage names and those that…

UAE leaders congratulate US President on Independence Day

WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Joe Biden of the United States of America on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid…

A new recognition law announced

File Picture His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai has introduced a new recognition law. Law No.12 of 2024, establishing prestigious scarves, medals, badges, and orders…

The UAE signs redevelopment agreement in Turkey

WAM The UAE has pledged AED 40.4 million towards the redevelopment of the Sheikh Zayed Children’s Complex in Istanbul. The Sheikh Zayed Children’s Complex in Istanbul plays a crucial role in providing essential services and care to orphans and at-risk…

Ras Al Khaimah Ruler leads UAE delegation to SCO Summit

WAM His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, is leading the UAE delegation to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Astana. Heads of state, government officials and representatives of…