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In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has issued Law No. (5) of 2022 establishing the Dubai Media Council. The Law creates a framework for the Council to streamline efforts to develop Dubai’s media …

The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and allies including Russia, known as OPEC+, have agreed to raise output by 648,000 barrels per day (bpd) in July and 648,000 bpd in August. This came at the 29th OPEC and non-OPEC Ministerial Meeting which was held via videoconference today. The …

Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney-General, has issued Resolutions No. 0182, 0183, 0184 and 0185 of 2022 defining the crimes covered by the provisions of the Penal Order, including four penal laws. The move is part of the strategic directives of the Public Prosecution to adopt an approach to …

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) had registered more than 1,000 civil marriage applications before the Expat Family Court in less than five months since the Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage Law 12-2021 came into force in January this year. The court has also received 50 no-fault divorce applications, 20 civil inheritance …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 242,364 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

The UAE has achieved the desired goal of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign and announced the completion of 100 percent vaccination and immunisation of the target groups in the country. The campaign aimed to vaccinate and immunise front-liners, volunteers, community members of the age groups specified according to the type …

 Argentina won the Finalissima with a compelling 3-0 win over Italy in Wembley tonight. First-half goals from Lautaro Martinez and Angel Di Maria put Lionel Scaloni’s side in charge and a stoppage-time strike from substitute Paulo Dybala only reflected Argentina’s superiority. The game between the winners of last year’s Copa …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, participated in the 152nd Ministerial Council meeting for the 42nd session of the Supreme Council of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC), held at the GCC’s General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh, …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, said that since the establishment of the Union, the UAE has been bent on developing a robust infrastructure, including an integrated road network in line with best international practices and standards with a view to linking together …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, announced that Khorfakkan University will open on June 8th, with Kalba University to open next year. His Highness made the announcement during a call through the “Direct Line” programme, broadcast on Sharjah Broadcasting Authority (SBA)’s …