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The United Kingdom, represented by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, will now recognize and exchange driving licenses issued by the United Arab Emirates for British driving licenses for light vehicles and motorcycles. Accordingly, the UAE is the only Arab country where driving licenses are recognized and exchanged by the …

The UAE was ranked among the top 20 countries in the world in eight indexes of competitiveness related to tolerance and coexistence during 2020, according to data issued by three of the major international references specialised in competitiveness. This means that the country has succeeded in achieving global leadership levels …

The Ministry of Health and Prevention, MoHAP, announced on Sunday that it conducted 217,849 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 …

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will divert three driver licensing services from customers happiness centres to smart and electronic channels as of mid-June 2021. Services to be diverted cover applications for renewing driver license, replacement of lost/damaged driver license, and the issuance of experience certificate for drivers. “From the …

More than 175.7 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 3,795,000 have died, according to a Reuters tally on Sunday. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has announced that the authority will add 600 megawatts (MW) of clean energy capacity using photovoltaic solar panels and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) during 2021. The move will increase DEWA’s total power capacity from clean energy …

Ajman Civil Defense urges motorists to monitor the engine cooling system, oil rates and ensure the tight closure of the fuel tank cap to prevent leakage and prevent the risk of fires.Motorists must maintain a fire extinguisher and know how to use it, and perform regular maintenance, to avoid car …

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has received Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq’s Kurdistan region, who is currently on a visit to the UAE. During the meeting which was held today at Qasr Al …

Emirates Schools Establishment (ESE) has approved the plan for the remaining school days of the academic year 2020-2021, which ends on 30th June, 2021, based on the academic calendar approved by the Ministerial Development Council for the years 2020, 2021, and 2022. Students will continue distance learning and adhere to …

The UAE welcomed the decision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to limit registration for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage to citizens and residents of the Kingdom, at a total of 60,000 pilgrims, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a statement made today, Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, …