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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) today announced that Sultan AlNeyadi will become the first Arab astronaut to undertake a spacewalk during Expedition 69 on the International Space Station (ISS). Scheduled for 28th April. The UAE will become the 10th country to perform a spacewalk on the ISS. AlNeyadi …

The 40th edition of Ramadan Nights 2023 kicked off yesterday evening at the Expo Centre Sharjah. Organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event, which will run until 21st April, offers an exciting array of entertainment programs, unique heritage …

 President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written message to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, inviting him to attend the COP28 Climate Change Conference, to be held at Expo City Dubai in November. The message was delivered to the Egyptian President by Mariam Al Kaabi, UAE …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued a new banknote of AED1000 denomination, made of polymer for circulation in the market. The new banknote will be available at banks and exchange houses starting from 10 April 2023. In the design of the new banknote, the CBUAE was keen to …

Since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the Infiltrators Control Department at Dubai Police, in collaboration with police stations and strategic partners, have arrested 88 street vendors and seized several vehicles used to illegally sell fruits and vegetables in violation of public health and safety regulations. Colonel Ali …

The Ministry of Finance has issued Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 on Small Business Relief for the purposes of Federal Decree-Law No. 47 of 2022 on the Taxation of Corporations and Businesses (the “Corporate Tax Law”). The decision is issued in accordance with Article 21 of the Corporate Tax …

International Astronomy Center: Islamic Countries are expected to sight the crescent of Shawwal on Thursday, April 20. Sighting the crescent on that day might not be possible with the naked eye or with a telescope from all over Asia and Australia, while there is a possibility that it can be …

The UAE Public Prosecution (PP) explained today, through a post on its social media accounts, the penalty for unlicensed collection of money. According to Article No. 41 of the Federal Decree Law No. 34 of 2021 on Combatting Rumors and Cybercrimes, whoever invites or promotes for a competition or a …

 Two official delegations representing the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar met in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, today, in the fourth joint meeting to follow up the implementation of “AlUla Declaration “, issued by the GCC Summit hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2021.The UAE …

The UAE strongly condemned the storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Israeli police, which resulted in the assault of worshipers and multiple arrests. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) ‏reiterated its firm position on the need to provide full protection for Al-Aqsa Mosque and halt …