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During the first quarter of 2023, the General Department for of Anti-Narcotics at Dubai Police reported significant success in combating drug-related crimes, apprehending 47% of total suspects arrested in the country during this period. The Department also confiscated 238 kilograms of drugs and 6 million narcotic pills in Dubai, which …

 The State Public Prosecution announced the launch of “Waey,” a new Criminal Information Centre aimed at increasing legal literacy and promoting awareness of criminal laws among the public. The centre will develop a range of initiatives and programmes to promote positive behaviour and spread a culture of tolerance, including media …

The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has sent over 156,000 food parcels to Syria, providing essential support to a total of 780,000 people. The humanitarian effort is part of the ongoing “Gallant Knight 2” operation, launched by the Joint Operations Command at the Ministry of Defence, to support the Syrian Arab …

 His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has appointed two new Executive Directors in the Dubai government. Sheikh Hamdan issued Executive Council Resolution No. (33) of 2023 appointing Hamad Moeen Mohammed Faqih Al Janahi as Executive …

The UAE sent three aid planes to support the brotherly Sudanese people, carrying more than 115 tonnes of medical and food supplies. Two planes arrived at Port Sudan Airport carrying 100 tonnes of urgent medical supplies and essential drugs to treat injuries and conduct emergency surgeries in Sudan. The medical …

 Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, highlighted the UAE’s global role in shaping the future of emergency and crisis management. As the Crisis and Emergency Management Summit – Abu Dhabi 2023 begins tomorrow under his patronage and is …

The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has released the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) estimates report for 2022, unveiling a 9.3% growth by the end of the year, compared to 2021. The new figures position the emirate as the fastest-growing economy in the Middle East and North Africa region. During 2022, Abu …

On Monday, 8th May 2023, the UAE and 13 other countries will submit their national reports to the 43rd session of the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights Working Group. The UAE’s report will outline the significant progress it has made in the human rights field and highlight …

 An evacuation plane carrying 178 nationals from seven countries arrived in the UAE this afternoon from Sudan, which has experienced clashes since mid-April. The plane carried the most vulnerable groups of the sick, children, the elderly, and women, as the UAE has placed them at the top of its priorities. …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call yesterday evening from President Bashar al-Assad of the Arab Republic of Syria. During the call, the two leaders discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them further. President al-Assad expressed Syria’s appreciation for the UAE’s …