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The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) has called on owners of heavy vehicles, trucks, buses as well as those in charge of labour transport buses to remind their drivers to abide by the decision that bans these type of vehicles from moving during foggy weather, …

General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment: Tomorrow’s Friday sermon titled “Interconnected Society”. It will be aired from “Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi” mosque in Oud Al Tayer 2, Umm Al Quwain at 12:17 PM.

 His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated the UAE Paralympic team on winning three medals (gold, silver and bronze) at the 16th Summer Paralympic Games, which concluded earlier this week in Tokyo, Japan, and saw the participation of 4,400 athletes …

Strategically located between Europe, Asia and Africa, and just an eight-hour flight away from half of the world’s population, the UAE’s position at a global crossroads has enabled it become a genuine economic hub – a fulcrum for trade, exchange, innovation and value creation. ‘Projects of the 50’, the landmark …

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), today launched ‘Dubai’s Culture & Heritage’ project on Google Arts & Culture. The launch of the Project, in partnership with Google Arts & Culture, falls in line with the vision of His …

Lt. General Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Zayed Charity Marathon Supreme Committee, has announced the hosting of the new edition of the marathon in New York, as one of the events celebrating the UAE’s golden jubilee. New York allocated 2nd December, 2021, as Emirati Day in the state, …

The UAE has dispatched an aircraft carrying 100,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Mauritania to help curb the spread of the virus and support Mauritania’s efforts to accelerate its recovery. Additionally carrying 15 metric tonnes of medical supplies, the aircraft is the fifth of its kind to be sent …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that Keolis MHI Rail Management and Operation LLC had taken over the responsibility of operating and maintaining Dubai Metro as well as the operation of Dubai Tram from Serco Middle East. The handing/taking over coincided with the 12th anniversary of Dubai Metro, which …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced that the gross banks’ assets, including bankers’ acceptances, rose by 0.8 percent, increasing from AED3,208.8 billion at the end of June 2021 to AED3,233.4 billion at the end of July 2021. Total Bank Deposits increased by 0.3 percent, increasing from AED1,908.6 …

Ministry of Education: In order to support students in their pursuit of future educational opportunities, the Emirates Standardized Test (EmSAT) examination sessions have been magnified for the current academic year 2021-2022 as per the available dates around the Emirates.