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In line with its strategic plan and key priorities, the General Administration of Abu Dhabi Customs has completed a project to provide its land customs centres in Al Ain city with advanced inspection devices supported by Artificial Intelligence systems and rapid non-stop scanning technology, to enhance the movement of tourist …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, and H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO). During the meeting today at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, both sides explored cooperation between the UAE and the WHO, emphasising the importance of bolstering international health …

.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved Sharjah’s general budget for 2024, with total expenditures amounting to approximately AED40.832 billion, the largest in the emirate’s history, a budget that would achieve financial sustainability, ensure decent living, and ensure social security and …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received condolences on the passing of Sheikha Mahra bint Khaled bin Sultan Al Nahyan. His Highness was accompanied at the condolence majlis in Abu Dhabi by H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Saeed Al Nahyan and several other sheikhs. Those present conveyed …

FIFA, the international governing body of football, announced the tournaments and events taking place in 2024. Qualifying continues for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup, while The Best FIFA Football Awards, two thrilling youth tournaments, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and the FIFA Futsal World Cup are also on the …

Within half an hour, the Dubai Police returned an amount of AED 76,000 ($17,000 and AED 14,000) to an Arab tourist. The tourist had reported the loss through the Dubai Police Tourist Service on the Dubai Police app, stating that he had forgotten the money in a taxi while returning …

A total of 2,288,631 passengers used various public transport means on New Year’s Eve 2024 in Dubai. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority reported that Dubai Metro’s Red and Green lines lifted 974,416 riders, the Tram served 56,208 riders, Public Buses lifted 401,510 riders, Marine transport means ferried 97,261 passengers, e-hail …

 Under the directives of its wise leadership, the United Arab Emirates enters 2024 with resolute determination to extend the principles of peace, stability, and prosperity in the region and beyond by continuing to strengthen partnerships, enhance multilateral cooperation and foster meaningful dialogue. Foreign Policy Principles Following an active year of …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received messages of congratulations from Their Highnesses and Majesties, Presidents, Kings and Princes of world countries, on the occasion of the New Year 2024. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, …