New Salik gates valued at AED 2.7 billion

File photo for illustration Salik Company PJSC (Salik), Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, has announced the combined valuation of the two new toll gates at Business Bay and Al Safa South, at a total of AED 2.73 billion.  The new…

UAE President: Nation’s development not possible without women

FILE PHOTO President High Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended his wishes to the UAE’s women on Emirati Women’s Day on Wednesday.  “The UAE’s journey of development would not have been possible without the tireless dedication of determined and…

Muslim Council of Elders denounces Ben-Gvir’s Al-Aqsa plans

FILE PHOTO The Muslim Council of Elders strongly denounced the statement made by Israeli Minster Ben-Gvir to establish a Jewish synagogue at Al-Aqsa Mosque. The Council asserted that these statements are a blatant provocation to Muslims around the world and…

Student dies, 11 injured in vehicle rollover on Dubai highway

Dubai Police A student has died and 11 others were injured after a vehicle rolled over on the Hatta-Lahbab Road, Dubai Police said on Tuesday. Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Acting Commandant Assistant for Operations Affairs said initial investigations…

AED55 million solar power plant coming to KEZAD

WAM Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group), the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones and UAE-based Abundance Solar Panels Industries have announced a new sophisticated solar power plant in KEZAD Area A – Al Ma’mourah. The plant…

UAE celebrates annual Emirati Women’s Day

FILE PHOTO The UAE will celebrate the “Emirati Women’s Day” on Wednesday to honour the achievements and contributions of Emirati women to the nation’s development. The theme of this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, “We share for tomorrow”, follows the directives…

Al Zeyoudi discusses CEPA with Vietnam PM in Hanoi

via WAM The UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi, met with the Prime Minister of Vietnam, Pham Minh Chinh, in Hanoi on Monday. A series of meetings with representatives from the public and private sectors…

UAE conducts airlift rescue operation in Oman

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), in coordination with the National Guard – National Search and Rescue Centre (NSRC), has conducted an air ambulance operation for a critically injured person following a severe traffic accident in Oman. This is the…

UAE, Croatia sign MoU on political consultations

via WAM His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Andrej Plenković, Prime Minister of Croatia, in Zagreb on Monday. The two officials signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on…

Dubai Youth Retreat to empower young voices in shaping future

@DXBMediaOffice/ X The Dubai Youth Council is gearing up to launch the ‘Dubai Youth Retreat’ in the coming days, featuring extensive participation from Dubai’s ministers, government leaders and experts across various fields. The retreat, held under the patronage of the…

Dubai enhances bus services with new routes, quicker trips

Supplied Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to launch four new bus routes connecting metro stations and enhance several existing routes, starting August 30. These changes are designed to improve daily commuting and ensure smoother travel across…

UAE condemns Germany stabbing attack

The UAE has strongly condemned the stabbing attack in Solingen, Germany, during a festival which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people.