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The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) have announced additional precautionary measures for arrivals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Uganda, and the Republic of South Sudan. The measures are part of …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention confirmed that the United Arab Emirates continues to maintain advanced levels of health preparedness. There are currently no cases of Ebola in the UAE. The relevant authorities continue to monitor global health developments and maintain the highest levels of preparedness and health surveillance. The …

The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion. Non-oil GDP increased by 6.8 percent during 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.5 trillion. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy …

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that there will be no increase in school …

Gold prices edged lower on Friday and were heading for a second consecutive weekly loss, pressured by rising oil prices and growing concerns over inflation and interest rate hikes. Spot gold fell 0.2 percent to US$4534.29 per ounce by 0047 GMT, bringing its weekly losses so far to around 0.1 …

Across the UAE, more Emiratis are choosing private-sector careers — and at Starbucks UAE, operated by Alshaya Group, that shift is already visible. Starbucks UAE has surpassed the national Emiratization target, with UAE nationals now representing 15% of its workforce, many of whom are progressing from barista roles into shift …

Dubai Police has warned motorists about the dangers of stopping on roads after a collision between a bus and a truck claimed one life and injured 19 others. The force highlighted the risks associated with vehicles breaking down in the middle of the road due to technical faults, fuel shortages, …

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA): According to the unified academic calendar, the Eid Al Adha holiday for all private educational institutions in Dubai will begin on Monday, May 25, and continue until Sunday, May 31, with classes resuming on Monday, June 1.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from His Excellency Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, during which he renewed Lebanon’s condemnation of the Iranian terrorist attacks targeting civilians and civilian facilities in the UAE. He also affirmed Lebanon’s solidarity with the …

Fuel prices for the month of May 2026 (liter/dirham) : Super 98: Before: 3.39 dirhams After: 3.66 dirhams Special 95: Before: 3.28 dirhams After: 3.55 dirhams Diesel: Before: 4.69 dirhams After: 4.69 dirhams