UAE petrol prices to drop in July
Archive photo UAE motorists will pay less for petrol in July, while the price of diesel will increase by one son per litre. Super 98 gasoline will cost AED 2.99 per liter, compared to AED 3.14 in June. Special 95…
UAE calls for Sudan peace in letter to UN Security Council
Archive photo The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has sent a letter to the UN Security Council calling for peace in Sudan and urgent action to avert famine, while reiterating its support for all initiatives aimed at to achieve…
Company fined AED 20,000 for illegal waste disposal in Ajman
@AjmanMun/X A company has been fined AED 20,000 for dumping waste and construction materials in unauthorized areas in Ajman. The municipality took action against the company for violating regulations and guidelines relating to public waste disposal. He also seized the…
MoHRE sets June 30 deadline for Emiratisation targets
Archive photo The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) has confirmed June 30 as the deadline to achieve Emiratization targets for the first half of 2024. In line with decisions of the Council of Ministers, the target aims for…
Dubai receives 8m international tourists during 2024
Archive photo Dubai welcomed 8.12 million international tourists from January to May this year, according to a report released by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism. This figure represents an increase of almost 10 percent compared to the same period…
UAE attends Chiefs of Police Summit in New York
Platform X / @UAEMissionToUN The UAE, represented by its Ministry of Interior, sponsored the UN Police Chiefs Summit 2024, which was held at the UN Headquarters in New York on June 26-27. xThe UAE delegation reiterated its commitment to international…
UAE responds to Sudan’s allegations
Image File The UAE has sent a letter to the UN Security Council, definitively discrediting the false allegations made by the Sudanese representative against the UAE. In response to the June 10, 2024 letter from Sudan’s representative to the UN…
UAE nationals should be vigilant when travelling
Image File The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has issued advisories to Emirati travelers regarding a notable increase in flight incidents involving UAE nationals in several countries. Due to the high number of flights involving UAE nationals in the…
UAE’s top universities revealed under new ranking system
Shutterstock [For illustration] The best universities in the UAE have been revealed by the Ministry of Education, in line with its new national framework for classifying higher education institutions. The initial evaluation phase, based on the “research hub”, covers establishments…
UAE shortens Friday sermons in mosques until end of summer
The duration of sermons and Friday prayers in mosques across the UAE will be limited to 10 minutes for the next three months.
Dubai’s RTA awarded five-star rating
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has received a five-star rating from the British Safety Council for 2024.
UAE gives $20 million to UNHCR for aid in Sudan
WAM The United Arab Emirates and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have signed a $20 million deal to help displaced people and refugees in Sudan and neighboring areas. This funding is intended to support humanitarian operations, specifically…
UAE donates $8 million to WHO for Sudan humanitarian efforts
WAM As part of an important collaboration to address the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, the UAE has committed $8 million (AED29.3 million) to the World Health Organization (WHO). The agreement, signed at WHO headquarters in Geneva, will fund critical health…
Man arrested in Ajman for selling fake car lubricants
A man was arrested in Ajman for selling and stockpiling counterfeit automobile lubricants bearing the names of major brands.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails business community’s role in Dubai’s development
@DXBMediaOffice/X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with local dignitaries, heads of government entities, investors and businessmen during his weekly Majlis at Union House in…
HR Ministry launches public video call service
WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has launched a video calling service for customers on its official smart app, while continuing to offer the same functionality via WhatsApp using its 600590000 number. The new service is part…
UAE mediates fifth Russia, Ukraine prisoner swap
Image File The Foreign Ministry announced the exchange of 180 prisoners between Russia and Ukraine following mediation efforts by the United Arab Emirates. This is the fifth prisoner exchange between the two countries since the start of the year, with…
The UAE’s mediation efforts between Russia and Ukraine
Image File The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently announced an important outcome in its mediation efforts regarding the exchange of prisoners of war between Russia and Ukraine. According to their statement, 180 captives were freed thanks to these efforts.…