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Recent figures released by Dubai Customs showed a three percent growth in Dubai’s external trade in foodstuff in 2019, reaching AED86.2 billion compared to AED84 billion in 2018. According to the customs authority, which revealed the figures during the Gulfood 2020 Exhibition currently taking place in Dubai, exports totalled AED16.94 …

The Emirati-designed Expo Live Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai’s Opportunity District aims to inspire millions of visitors to become change-makers by showcasing the social innovators, supported by Expo Live, who are having a measurable impact on people’s lives across the world. A human-focused experience, ‘The Good Place’ was designed by …

Dubai Criminal Court looked yesterday into the first hearing of the case of a 28-year-old Asian chef who was accused of possessing marijuana to promote it to his friends. Dubai Public Prosecution referred the case file to the judiciary after the defendant was investigated for possessing and using 8 grams …

Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an African gang formed by 3 brothers to 6 months in prison followed by deportation for stealing the contents of cars. They were caught breaking the glass of the rear triangle glass of one of the cars and stole its contents.

The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, FANR, the UAE’s independent nuclear regulator, today announced it has granted Nawah Energy Company the operating licence for Unit 1 of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, making the UAE the first country in the Arab region to operate a nuclear power plant. In a …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MOHAP, announced a new Coronavirus, COVID19, case on Monday bringing the number of those infected in the UAE to nine. The latest case is a 37 years old Chinese was diaognised during a routine check-up which was conducted as per the World Health Organisation, …

The UAE has strengthened its regional and international leadership in women’s empowerment, and is harnessing their potential to serve this purpose, as well as drafting frameworks and mechanisms to ensure gender balance. The UAE’s related efforts has made women’s empowerment a reality and has transformed the country into a leading …

Dubai Police urges road users to exercise caution, adhere to safety and security rules, and to reduce speeds while driving during fog due to poor visibility.

Dubai Financial Market, DFM, today announced that its UAE listed companies have showed a 96 percent compliance rate to disclose their preliminary results for the financial year 2019. Listed companies must disclose their preliminary results within a 45-day period from the end of the year, in line with the Securities …

The Emirates Foundation and the Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to launch an integrated programme that provides volunteering opportunities for Saudi youth based in the UAE. In line with the youth capacity building objective of synergy, the volunteers will receive mentoring and …