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The COP28 UAE Presidency today is using the occasion of being 100 days away from the world’s largest annual climate summit, COP28, to call on the world to come to the UAE ready to make transformational and practical progress towards addressing the climate crisis. COP28 will feature the first Global …

Abu Dhabi Police: The death of 5 citizens in a collision accident that occurred today, Tuesday morning, in Sa’a area, “East Umm Ghafa” in Al Ain city.Ambulances and police patrols immediately rushed to the site and dealt with the accident.

In a resounding display of proficiency, the Customs Intelligence Management within Dubai Customs has successfully thwarted not one, but two separate attempts to smuggle controlled drugs and restricted medications via air shipments. The total haul amounted to 171,600 pills. Employing intricate analysis and precision targeting, these operations underscore the department’s …

With remarkable efficiency, the Dubai Police swiftly apprehended a 24-year-old Asian driver involved in a hit-and-run accident within less than three hours. The incident resulted in severe injuries to a 27-year-old Asian man who was left behind as the driver fled the scene in an attempt to escape from the …

For failing to register in the anti-money laundering system (goAML) of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the UAE’s Ministry of Economy has suspended 50 establishments for three months during the third quarter of 2023, according to an official statement issued today. Through the goAML system, reports of questionable transactions are …

Dubai International (DXB) celebrates a significant milestone in its recovery with passenger traffic for the first half of the year surpassing 2019 levels. The world’s busiest international hub welcomed 41.6m guests in H1, just over 100%, compared to the traffic recorded during the first six months of 2019. DXB registered …

RTA’s Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) is set for the new academic year 2023-2024 by rolling out advanced buses to serve about 25,000 students across Dubai. DTC’s school transport fleet meets the highest quality and safety local and international standards, ensuring students’ secure travel to and from school.“Using DTC’s extensive experience …

The Central Bank of the UAE’s public budget reached an all-time high of AED650 billion by the end of June 2023, as revealed by its latest fiscal report. The report for June 2023 showed that a monthly increment of 0.2 percent led the public budget to rise to AED649.42 billion …

The Federal Traffic Council has introduced a positive initiative by striking off (4) black traffic points, rewarding individuals who actively engage in the national campaign “Accident-Free Day.” Rolled out alongside the new school year, this initiative urges people to participate. To claim the deduction, it is required to sign the …

Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohamed Al Qasimi, Wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of Sharjah Women’s Sports, has underscored that the achievements of Emirati women across local and global sporting arenas during 2022-23 reflects the dedication of athletes when backed by a clear vision and …