DEWA completes pilot project for virtual power station

DEWA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has completed its pilot project for its virtual power station, a smart grid and digital platform, the first of its kind in the region, that ensures communication between multiple small and medium-sized distributed…

Two marine transport lines to serve Dubai Creek Harbour

Supplied The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has developed two marine transport lines to serve the residential areas of Dubai Creek Harbour. The first line, operating on weekends, connects Dubai Creek Harbour with Dubai Festival City, running from 4:00 pm…

Dutch PM praises UAE’s efforts to extradite wanted man

@DubaiPoliceHQ / X Dick Schoof, Prime Minister of the Netherlands has praised the UAE and its security cooperation after Dubai Police extradited wanted criminal Faisal Taghi to the Netherlands. Dubai Police General Command announced the arrest of 24-year-old Dutchman, Taghi,…

UAE President meets Chilean counterpart in Abu Dhabi

WAM The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received his Chilean counterpart Gabriel Boric Font at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The official welcome ceremony for the visiting leader included a guard of…

Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court fines company AED 10m

WAM Abu Dhabi Misdemeanor Court has fined a private company AED 10 million for violation of fictitious employment. The fine is for non-compliance with the Emiratisation regulations and decisions in private sector companies, and circumventing the achievement of Emiratisation targets…

Chilean President arrives in UAE on official visit

WAM Chilean President, Gabriel Boric Font arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday, beginning his official visit to the UAE. It will be the first trip to the UAE by a Chilean president since diplomatic relations were established between the two…

UAE awards first national lottery license

Envato [For Illustration] The UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has awarded a license to The Game LLC, marking the launch of the country’s first authorised lottery operation, under the name ‘UAE Lottery.’  This milestone aims to establish a…

RTA announces major Mall of the Emirates access roads upgrade

RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for widening and improving the entrances to Mall of the Emirates and the surrounding streets and intersections. The project, which will cost about AED 165 million, also includes improvements…

UAE sends aid to Ethiopia

WAM The UAE has sent relief aid to southern Ethiopia following landslides caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in loss of life and significant damage to property. The aid was sent under the directives of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin…

Report minor accidents in Abu Dhabi via new app

Elements Envato/ For Illustration Motorists involved in minor traffic accidents in Abu Dhabi are being urged to use the ‘Saaed’ app from August 1, instead of calling the emergency hotline 999. The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police said that…

UAE announces news guidelines for newborn screening

Elements Envato/ For Illustration The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has announced new guidelines to standardise and enhance the medical examination procedures for newborns. The National Newborn Screening Guidelines align with international best practices and seek to prevent early…