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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, today launched Dubai Mallathon, a community-driven initiative aimed at promoting public health by encouraging all members of society to engage in daily physical …

The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) has imposed a record fine of AED5 million on a licensed company and referred the matter to the Public Prosecution, in a decisive move to safeguard market integrity and enforce regulatory compliance. The action follows confirmed violations of anti-money laundering (AML) laws, counter-terrorism financing …

In a swift and professional response, Dubai Police traffic patrols rescued a driver whose cruise control malfunctioned while traveling on Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road towards Abu Dhabi. Specialized teams acted within minutes of receiving the report, effectively preventing the driver and other road users from potential serious traffic accidents. …

The United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the State of Palestine, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the League of Arab States and …

With the approval of the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, the Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced a new school calendar for public and private schools across the UAE, effective for academic year 2025-2026. The new school calendar sets unified dates for the start of the Academic Year, …

The total number of violators of the Entry and Residency Law in the United Arab Emirates, who were apprehended by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, exceeded 32,000 violators during the period from January to the end of June 2025. This was within the framework of …

The eighth UAE aid ship, Khalifa, part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3”, departed today from Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, heading to El Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Loaded with urgent relief supplies, the ship forms part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian support for the Palestinian people …

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency throughout 2025. The FTA today revealed the results of these systems for the first half of the year, including the VAT refund system …

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the signing of the Declaration of Principles between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Congo River Alliance – March 23 Movement, which took place in Doha. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, commended the efforts …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Tamás Sulyok, President of Hungary, held talks in Budapest today on ways to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Hungary across various sectors, with a particular focus on the economy, renewable energy, trade, investment, and culture. The …