Sharjah Ruler raises compensation for rain-damaged homes

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…

RTA to auction 350 premium vehicle plates

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,…

UAE embassy in Canada urges caution following flooding

Platform X The UAE embassy in Canada has urged citizens to follow safety instructions and exercise caution following unstable weather conditions in Toronto. In a post on X, the UAE embassy in Canada also provided emergency numbers for those in…

UAE and China conduct joint military drills

MINISTRY OF DEFENSE VIA X The UAE and Chinese militaries are conducting joint air force drills, the Ministry of Defense announced on Tuesday. Under “Falcon Shield 2024,” the annual exercise aims to “exchange experiences and raise operational efficiency on both…

New cycle, e-scooter tracks come up in Hatta

Supplied Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled new developments in Hatta, with the completion of 4.5 km of dedicated and shared cycle and e-scooter tracks. This boosts the total length of bike and scooter tracks in the area by…

UAE lifts travel restrictions to and from Nigeria

File picture Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have successfully negotiated an agreement to reinstate travel and visa issuance between the two nations, marking a significant diplomatic breakthrough after two years. The UAE had ceased issuing visas to Nigerian passport…

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree on Dubai Sports Council

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (43) of 2024 on the new Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed…

UAE steps up support to maintain vital services in Khan Younis

WAM The UAE is taking further measures to provide essential infrastructure services in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. As part of ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’, the UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Khan Younis Municipality to repair…

Dubai Police handles over 2 million calls in 3 months

Supplied The Dubai Police’s Command and Control Centre fielded more than 2.1 million calls during the second quarter of 2024, with 97 per cent of them being answered within just 10 seconds. These figures were revealed during a performance review…