Sheikh Mohammeds extend Eid Al Adha wishes

Archive photo Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, posted on his official X account to express his wishes for Eid Al Adha. He wrote: “Today, Muslims…

Over 3,100 workers to keep Dubai clean during Eid holidays

Provided Dubai Municipality has assigned a team of 3,150 sanitary engineers, field supervisors and workers to manage waste management operations during the Eid Al Adha holiday. They are responsible for keeping the emirate’s roads, residential areas, markets, beaches, waterways and…

UAE President attends G7 session on AI, energy

WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday participated in the G7 Summit session on artificial intelligence and energy, held in Italy. The session, which took place under the theme “Energy and artificial intelligence /…

UAE attends OECD forum on gender equality

@DXBMediaOffice/X The UAE Gender Balance Council participated in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forum on “Gender Equality: Navigating Global Transitions”, held in Paris. The two-day event explored strategies to advance gender equality amid global changes in sustainability,…

UAE President arrives in Italy for G7 summit

WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Italy to attend the G7 Summit session on artificial intelligence and energy. The participation of the United Arab Emirates follows an invitation from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.…

Abu Dhabi restaurant shut down over poor hygiene

@adafsa_gov/Instagram A restaurant in Abu Dhabi’s Mafraq industrial city has been closed for repeated violations of food safety rules. The ‘Khushab Darbar’ restaurant was arrested for violations related to food handling and storage, as well as poor hygiene. The Abu…

UAE leaders pardon 3,000 inmates

Archive photo In the UAE, a total of 2,890 prisoners were released by the rulers of the emirates, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler…

Midday Break hours set to begin for UAE workers

Archive photo The midday break is set to begin as the UAE seeks to protect workers from the outdoors amid rising summer temperatures. Starting Saturday, June 15, businesses face fines of up to AED 50,000 if employees are caught working…

Sharjah announces free parking for Eid Al Adha

Archive photo There will be free parking in Sharjah for the duration of Eid Al Adha, Sharjah Municipality has announced. The municipality has announced free parking for three days for Eid Al Adha, but the exemption does not apply to…

Dubai Police unveil safety plan for Eid holidays

File image [for illustration] The Dubai Events Security Committee (ESC) has finalized preparations to secure events, tourist areas and key locations in the emirate during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The plan was developed in collaboration with 55 government and…

H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pardons 686 prisoners

File image No less than 686 prisoners have been pardoned in Dubai in the run-up to Eid Al Adha. Their release was ordered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United…

UAE’s MBZ-SAT goes through environmental testing

@mbrspacecentre/ The Mohammed bin Rashid Space Center (MBRSC) has started environmental testing on the MBZ-SAT satellite, after transporting it to the testing facilities of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI). The tests, which will last approximately two months, aim to…

Dubai confirms free parking for 4 days

File image [for illustration] Parking will be free in most public spaces in Dubai during the Eid Al Adha holiday. All paid areas, except multi-level terminals, will be free from Saturday June 15 to Tuesday June 18, the Roads and…

UAE President pardons 1,138 prisoners ahead of Eid

WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 1,138 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha. Sheikh Mohamed will also pay the fines and penalties imposed on these detainees, who are serving prison…

UAE leaders offer condolences to Emir of Kuwait

Archive photo President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of condolences to the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, expressing his sincere condolences and sympathy for the victims of the fire in the…

UAE President approves AED 3.3b housing benefits package

Archive photo President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved the disbursement of AED 3.3 billion housing package to citizens of Abu Dhabi. The plan, which also received the green light from His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin…