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General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment: Tomorrow’s Friday sermon titled “Say, My Lord, Increase Me in Knowledge”. It will be aired from Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi at 12:26 PM.

The UAE government media briefing on developments related to “Covid-19” will be held today, Thursday, August 26, at 5:30 pm.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has expressed the UAE’s regret over severance of ties between Algeria and Morocco. The UAE top diplomat also noted the UAE’s keenness on ensuring robust and positive relations between all Arab nations and on growing these …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today reviewed the UAE’s key strategic plans and initiatives aimed at accelerating the …

The UAE has once again reaffirmed its strengths and capabilities to host significant international conferences after winning the bid to host the 28th edition of the Universal Postal Congress, which will be held in Dubai in 2025. This latest achievement reflects the country’s position as one of the world’s leading …

The Dubai Police have recently arrested one of Italy’s most wanted criminals, Raffaele Imperiale, an alleged kingpin of the organised crime syndicate ‘Camorra’ which is involved in drug and weapons trafficking crimes across international borders. The Force also arrested Imperial’s right-hand man Raffaele Mauriello, who is responsible for plotting and …

Electronic wristband removal services for travelers and contacts have been relocated from the COVID-19 Prime Assessment Centre in Zayed Port (Purple Zone) to COVID-19 Prime Assessment Centre in Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (Entrance G) effective today 25th August. This is in line with SEHA’s continuous efforts to ensure easy …

Dubai Civil Defence teams are currently dealing with a fire at a plastic materials warehouse in the Port Said area. No injuries reported from the incident.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Wednesday that it conducted 334,838 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 …

The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) and the International REC Standard Foundation (I-REC Standard) have signed a local Issuer agreement, formalising DoE’s position as the sole issuer of RECs in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Commenting on the newly signed agreement, Eng. Awaidha Murshed Al Marar, Chairman of the …