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Louvre Abu Dhabi has said that it is honoured to have been chosen as one of many historic landmarks to serve as the location for the Special Olympics ‘Flame of Hope’ relay. As a universal museum, Louvre Abu Dhabi has a mission to foster tolerance and inclusivity. In the UAE, …

Karen Pence, wife of American Vice President, Mike Pence, on behalf of the American city of Houston, presented a commemorative gift to the city of Abu Dhabi, which is “a postcard and rare stamp” dating back to 1969, issued on the occasion of the moon landing, in appreciation of the …

UAE has received seven Emiratis and two Egyptians held in Iran since the end of January during a fishing trip in the Arabian Gulf.  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation announced on Wednesday the release of the seven UAE nationals, in addition to two Egyptian nationals who were …

UAE’s Federal Public Prosecution has launched a crime reporting service for people of determination (Deaf and Mute people) via “My Safe Society” application, which allows them to report crimes through direct contact requests. People of determination can also use sign language and recording video clips to report an incident. The App, …

Prime Minister Theresa May’s EU withdrawal deal has been rejected by MPs for a second time, throwing her Brexit strategy into further confusion. MPs voted down her deal by 391 to 242 – a smaller defeat than when they rejected it in January, BBC reported. The PM said MPs will …

Following the directive issued by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, flydubai’s fleet of 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 2 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft have been grounded. Fly Dubai is adjusting its schedule to minimise disruption to passengers and will operate flights with its fleet of next-generation Boeing …

The United Arab Emirates regrets the European Union’s decision to include it on a list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes. This inclusion was made despite the UAE’s close cooperation with the EU on this issue and ongoing efforts to fulfill all the EU’s requirements. The UAE remains firmly committed …

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced that it is working along with the US Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing to gather information on the crash of the Ethiopian Airlines B737 Max 8 plane just minutes after it took off from Addis Ababa two days ago, killing the …

Come October, anyone living in the UAE can lease and fly an electric aircraft, provided they receive proper training, as per the Academy of Technical Training, ATT, standards. Officials at the ATT told Emirates News Agency, WAM, that receiving a licence to fly the electric-driven aircraft is open to individuals …

Four young Emiratis were miraculously saved after their vehicle fell from a mountain about 5 meters high, East of Ras Al Khaimah. The vehicle deteriorated several times and the four youth were injured moderate to serious injuries. The ambulance, rescue and patrol units of the General Directorate of Ras Al …