Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the unprovoked terrorist attack targeting an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra region. The attack was carried out by a drone that entered the country’s airspace from the western border, without causing any injuries or impact […]
Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa announced that the crescent moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah for the year 1447 AH was sighted on Sunday evening, 29 Dhu Al-Qa’dah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, after reviewing the results of the sightings and observation reports received from specialists, experts and moon-sighters across the country.The observations were […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that the country’s air defence systems intercepted three drones that entered the nation’s airspace from the western direction on Sunday.In a statement, the ministry said that two of the drones were successfully neutralised, while the third struck an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the […]
Are you a tourist in the UAE? You can go cashless and start using a local debit card, as soon as you land in the country, thanks to the Tourist Identity initiative.What is the Tourist Identity initiative?On April 30, the UAE Central Bank, in collaboration with the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port […]
The UAE Fatwa Council called upon specialists, experts, and all members of the community, both citizens and residents, to sight the crescent moon of Dhul-Hijjah 1447 AH after sunset tomorrow, Sunday. Anyone who sees the crescent is urged to contact the following number: 027774647, or via the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/SZxmtpejAc
The UAE’s decision to exit OPEC and OPEC+ is a sovereign strategic choice rooted in its long-term economic vision, evolving energy capabilities, and enduring commitment to global energy security, His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said. The Minister said this decision follows a comprehensive assessment of national production policy […]
His Excellency Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to His Highness the President of the UAE, stressed that the UAE’s initiative to renovate the Umayyad Mosque with the generous support of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme […]
He arrived in the UAE with nothing but a suitcase and ambition. What followed were 88 days of silence.Every morning, Diego Carrete would sit inside a coffee shop, sending out job applications, hoping someone would call back. No one did.Then, on Day 89, the phone rang.More than a decade later, the 38-year-old Spaniard has built […]
His Excellency Khalifa bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, affirmed the UAE’s categorical rejection of the Iranian side’s allegations and attempts to justify Iran’s terrorist attacks that targeted the UAE and brotherly and friendly countries in the region, in flagrant violation of the UN Charter, international law and the principles of good neighborliness.He was participating […]
Dubai: Picture a hot May morning in Dubai. The Dubai Police’s Proud of UAE community cycling race was nearly over. Cyclists zipped past the finish line of the 60km race to applause and celebrations. In that moment, however, no one realised that two people were missing.A little further away, Nick Watson was stuck on the […]
