RTA and Dubai Police launch joint patrol units

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters have launched the Joint Patrol Units for Heavy Vehicles Monitoring and enforcing technical compliance among heavy vehicles in Dubai. The patrol units are part of coordinated efforts to enhance…

UAE urgently evacuates 252 people from Gaza to Abu Dhabi

WAM The UAE in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), has evacuated 97 critically wounded individuals, including cancer patients requiring specialised treatment, from the Gaza Strip. The operation also included 155 family members and 142 children. The evacuees were…

UAE and Cyprus Presidents discuss cooperation, regional developments

WAM The UAE’s President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nikos Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, discussed bilateral cooperation and explored opportunities to strengthen strategic relations. During the meeting in Abu Dhabi, both sides reviewed joint efforts to…

Now book taxis in Dubai via WhatsApp

File picture Dubai’s e-hailing taxi service, Hala, has introduced a WhatsApp booking platform to make securing a ride more convenient than ever. Residents and visitors can book their Hala taxis with just a simple text message. The new service features…

Emirates cancels Nairobi flights after worker strike

File photo Emirates has cancelled flights to and from Nairobi following a worker strike at the Kenyan airport. Flights EK719 and EK721, both scheduled to depart from Dubai on Wednesday, September 11, have been cancelled.  The cancellations come as workers…

Abu Dhabi inaugurates three schools in Zayed City

Supplied The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and a multinational consortium led by Plenary Group and BESIX Group, has inaugurated three state-of-the-art schools in Abu Dhabi. The new educational facilities…

Dubai AI & Web3 Festival kicks off

The Dubai AI and Web3 Festival opened today at Madinat Jumeirah, bringing together 6,000 participants from 100 countries, and 20 ministries and government agencies. The event aims to highlight Dubai’s leading role in advancing the digital economy and AI applications…

UAE Ambassador welcomes new UNGA president

via UAE Mission to UN His Excellency UAE Ambassador to the UN Abu Shahab expressed gratitude to the outgoing president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Dennis Francis, for his leadership over the last turbulent year, at the end…

UAE President receives Philippines Interior Secretary

via WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Benjamin Abalos Jr., Secretary of the Department of Interior and Local Government of the Philippines on Tuesday.  During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al…

Abu Dhabi to host 6th edition of Arab Water Forum

FILE PHOTO The Arab Water Council and dmg events is set to host the sixth Arab Water Forum on September 16-18 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), in collaboration with the League of Arab States, the UAE Ministry…

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince concludes India visit

WAM His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has concluded his official visit to India. Sheikh Khaled was seen off at Mumbai Airport by Mangal Prabhat Lodha, India’s Minister of Skills, Employment,…

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince attends UAE-India Business Forum

Abu Dhabi Media Office His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has attended the UAE-India Business Forum in Mumbai. Held under the theme “Beyond CEPA: Innovation and Future Ready Economies”, the event covered…