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Dubai International (DXB) continues to be the world’s busiest airport by international passenger numbers for the eighth consecutive year after clocking 29.1 million in annual traffic in 2021.  DXB’s annual traffic exceeded forecasts for the year by more than half a million passengers, on the back of a strong last …

Real life “Iron Man”, Richard Browning, British inventor of the gravity-defying ‘Jet Suit’ has been spotted in Dubai, performing spectacular aerial stunts as he gives away exclusive tickets to crowds to celebrate the opening of the Museum of the Future – billed as the most beautiful building in the world. …

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Office, today greeted cyclists as they started stage two of the UAE Tour from Abu Dhabi’s main cycling hub, Hudayriyat Island. The seven-stage UAE Tour, organised by Abu …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today received the credentials of three newly appointed Ambassadors to the UAE. The event, held at Expo 2020 Dubai, was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Monday Tuwa Mosque in Al Hazana in the Emirate of Sharjah, as part of “A Gift by Land for Your Father” project launched by the Sharjah Social Empowerment Foundation (SSEF). Upon the arrival, …

The Ministry of Interior announced an extension of its decision to ban drones and light sports aircraft covering owners, practitioners and enthusiasts until further notice, in coordination with the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). The ministry stressed the importance of community members’ adherence to relevant instructions to protecting lives and …

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issued a resolution to form a committee that will assess labour relations grievances presented by parties based on relevant resolutions issued by the ministry. This move is in implementation of a Federal Decree Law to regulate labour relations, ensure transparency and integrity in …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Monday that it conducted 410,158 tests, 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 …

Ibrahim Al-Jarwan, member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences: March is expected to witness several astronomical phenomena, most notably: The conjunction of Jupiter with the sun on March 5, solstice on March 15-16, the equinox on March 20, and Moon’s conjunctions with (Venus, Mars and Saturn) on …