DUBAI: Mohammad bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the National Committee for the Agentic AI Project, affirmed that the UAE is entering a new phase of government development built on deploying Agentic AI in the design of public services, policies and procedures, advancing the leadership’s vision of building the world’s […]
Dubai: The UAE is set to experience a hot and hazy Friday, with fair skies, but temperatures climbing into the mid-to-high 40s in several inland areas, and the highest humidity levels we’ve seen so far, this summer.Higher temperatures all aroundEnsure you’re well protected from the heat today. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), […]
Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by the exceptional circumstances previously experienced in the region and who had been exempted from overstay fines resulting from delayed departure.The grace period commenced on June 10, 2026 and will remain in effect […]
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has approved an expansion of the areas eligible for licensing new institutes and branches to provide driver training services across the emirate.The move aims to enhance service reach and extend access to more of Dubai’s new residential communities.This expansion forms part of RTA’s strategy to keep pace with […]
Manila: The United Arab Emirates has continued its support for those affected by the earthquake in Sarangani Province in the Philippines as part of an urgent humanitarian response.In this context, the UAE response team, in the presence of Mohamed Obaid Salem Al Qatam Alzaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Philippines, distributed around 700 food parcels and […]
Abu Dhabi: Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, UAE Minister of Justice, and Annelies Verlinden, Minister of Justice of the Kingdom of Belgium, held a phone call today regarding the extradition of three individuals wanted by the Belgian authorities.The individuals were sought under Red Notices issued by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) on charges […]
His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has launched the Ministry of Finance’s Strategic Plan 2027-2029, guided by a future-focused vision to enhance the efficiency of government financial operations and reinforce the UAE’s global leadership.”The strategic plan is built on […]
Dubai: “The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.”Australian Army Chief Lieutenant-General David Morrison may have said these words in 2013, but in the 1980s, Dr Bhaskar Dasgupta witnessed someone who refused to just walk past, eyes averted, without doing the right thing: his father, Roby Dasgupta.Dasgupta was 10, following his father around […]
Dubai: Ask residents why they chose to sign the UAE’s Pledge and Commitment initiative and three words come up repeatedly: safety, belonging and gratitude.While some speak of the UAE Pledge giving them a chance to thank a country that helped them build a life, for others, it is a way to reaffirm their commitment to […]
Dubai: Breathe easier today, as winds are calm around the UAE, with dust settling and a clear, sunny day ahead. However, prepare for humid conditions tonight.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair weather in general, with low clouds appearing eastward, and a gradual increase in temperatures across the country.Mercury risingCoastal areas will see highs […]
