WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have launched the ‘Early Warning System for All’ digital platform aimed at monitoring weather conditions and natural disasters. The platform will issue relevant warnings with the…
WAM The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said on Friday it had received 4,981 calls, 1,880 of which were emergency reports, through the phone line dedicated to UAE nationals abroad during the 2024 summer holiday. The ministry added that 95…
WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed funding for the delivery of a critical polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the re-emergence of the virus within the territory, supported by a pledge of $5 million…
WAM The UAE and the United States have reiterated their commitment to supporting the promotion and protection of the rights of women and girls, stressing the issues were critical to a durable and economically viable Afghanistan. The statement follows a meeting…
DUBAI POLICE Nine people have been arrested by Dubai Police for selling unlicensed gas cylinders, posing a serious threat to public safety. In all 343 cylinders were confiscated. Their storage and distribution failed to comply with established safety regulations, making…
FILE PHOTO Telemarketing regulations related to cold calls have officially come into effect this week. Seeking to balance consumer privacy with business needs, the rules include: Calls cannot be made outside the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Companies…
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a red alert, warning of fog in large swathes of the UAE on Friday morning.
via WAM The Netherlands inaugurated its first smart police station on Thursday, called “SPS Utrecht.” The new station is located in the Utrecht Central Station area and was established under the guidance of Dubai Police. Lieutenant General Abdulla Khalifa Al…
via WAM The UAE and the Maldives launched the Maldives Executive Leadership Programme on Thursday. The UAE and the Maldives launched the Maldives Executive Leadership Programme on Thursday. Abdulla Nasser Lootah highlighted the significance of the Executive Leadership Programme for…
WAM Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs, has emphasised youth, peace, and security have occupied a central place in the UAE’s approach since its establishment, as he led the UAE delegation participating in the High Level…
WAM The UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has participated in an international gathering focusing on developing climate-resilient infrastructure and achieving global coverage for early warning systems. The G20 Working Group on Disaster Risk Reduction, held in…
Supplied Dubai Customs announced on Thursday they had successfully thwarted a huge shipment of the controlled drug Pregabalin, hidden in 40 barrels among incoming air cargo shipments. The shipment, weighing 1,100 kg was detected using advanced customs systems, the authority…
File photo The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has warned people to be aware of fraudulent phone calls with scammers pretending to be from MoFA. MoFA confirmed fake calls are being made and is urging the public to be…
via WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated His Excellency Professor Muhammad Yunus on assuming his new duties as the Chief Adviser of the interim government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh. His Highness expressed his…
FILE PHOTO Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been ranked the top cities for nomads, according to the most recent Savills Executive Nomad Index report. Dubai has retained its lead position for the second year, while Abu Dhabi secured the second…
FILE PHOTO The UAE has announced the details for the upcoming visa forgiveness initiative, which offers a two-month grace period, from 1 September until 30 October, for those wishing to stabilize their visa status or depart the country. The Federal…
via WAM His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, received His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and his accompanying delegation at the Emiri Diwan in…
WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded the First-Class Medal of Independence to Andrei Luchenok, Ambassador of the Republic of Belarus to the UAE, on the occasion of the end of his tenure as ambassador to…
