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The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) urges the public not to spread rumors and to follow the weather bulletins issued by the centre. In a clarification it issued today, the NCM said, “Some beaches on the eastern coast have experienced limited seawater intrusion due to the combination of high tide …

Savings Deposits in the banking sector in the UAE, excluding interbank deposits, exceeded AED263 billion at the end of March 2023, according to the latest statistics from the UAE Central Bank. The Central Bank’s statistics showed that Savings Deposits increased by 7.4 percent on a monthly basis, or AED18.1 billion, …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) will begin implementing the Midday Break from tomorrow, 15 June until 15 September 2023. The ban will prohibit work in open spaces or under direct sunlight from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. The Ministry said, “The Midday Break embodies the UAE’s commitment to …

During a press conference… His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education: • We are pleased to launch the “Automated Attestation” service for university certificates issued by licensed universities in the country within one hour. • The first phase includes 6 licensed universities in the country: United Arab …

Dubai Airports is working with its key service partners to ensure that pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage have a smooth and seamless start to their journey at Dubai International (DXB). Saudia will be operating the first official Hajj flight from DXB Terminal 1 on 22nd …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today at Qasr Al-Bahr the Iraqi engineer, Sinan Al-Awsi, who is currently residing in the UAE. Recognizing Al-Awsi’s exemplary community initiative of planting and nurturing trees on one of Abu Dhabi’s streets, His Highness applauded his efforts and expressed appreciation …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, their Highnesses discussed a number of topics related to …

In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Modon Properties, which specialises in developing vibrant communities, unique hospitality and …

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Kazakhstan over the victims of forest fires in Abai Region, which resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the Government of the …

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has classified the tropical situation in the Arabian Sea as a “tropical cyclone Cat.1”. The hurricane is currently centered in the eastern Arabian Sea, at latitude 21.0 north and longitude 66.8. It has wind speeds of 145 to 155 km/h, and is surrounded by …