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Astronomically, winter starts on December 21, 2020, at 14:03 UAE time and continues until March 20, 2021, then enters spring season. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, explained that at the beginning of the winter season the length of the night is longer …

The Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of Kingdom of Thailand signed a mutual visa waiver to facilitate the issuance of visas to the citizens of the two countries. Under the agreement, citizens of the UAE holding diplomatic and special passports are exempt from entry visas to …

A team from the “Federal Customs Authority” and the “Colleges of Higher Technology” have concluded the world’s first study to detect COVID-19 with high accuracy and within 2 seconds only using sniffer dogs.The breakthrough will contribute to saving effort, time, and millions spent on COVID-19 tests and will reduce pressure …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has carried out a series of improvements at seven locations along Sheikh Zayed Road to ease traffic congestion and increase the flow of traffic. “These improvements are part of RTA’s new vision, aimed at being ‘The world leader in seamless and sustainable mobility’ through …

In a landmark agreement, the export credit agencies of UAE and Israel have signed a cooperation agreement to develop economic relations between the two countries, broadening the export financing possibilities for their exporters. Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, and The Israel Foreign Trade Risks Insurance …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree appointing a Chairman for Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA). Decree No. 37 of 2020 stipulates that Saeed Sultan Al Suwaidi will be appointed as Chairman of the Sharjah …

Ras Al Khaimah Police have mandated 15 driving lessons for all categories (heavy vehicles, light vehicles (previously 6 lessons), buses, and motorbikes) in order to obtain a driving license. Additionally, night training lessons have been activated for light vehicles trainees.

More than 70.52 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 1,598,967​ have died, according to a Reuters tally published on Sunday. With 295,786 deaths and over 15.9 million confirmed cases, the United States tops the list of twenty countries with the highest recorded …

The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) will sign a cooperation agreement on Monday at its headquarters in Dubai, with the Israeli Football Association (FA), in the presence of Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the UAEFA, Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, and Oren Hasson, President of the Israeli FA. …

Dubai Police has arrested a man for dangerously setting off fireworks in a residential area and causing minor damage to properties.The man, who had appeared in a viral video while setting off fireworks in celebration of his newborn, has been referred to competent authorities for further legal action.Dubai police warn …