Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, at the rank of Undersecretary.Hamad Al Kaabi has held several senior leadership roles, including serving as the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the International […]
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90% of a major bridge development project leading to the entrances and exits of Dubai Harbour, in cooperation with Shamal Holding.The project involves constructing a 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction, providing direct access between Sheikh Zayed Road and Dubai Harbour — one of the […]
Dubai: When the country was hit by storms in 2024, rescue teams from the General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police faced exceptional challenges due to heavy rainfall, water accumulation, and a surge in emergency reports. Two years later, the response during the 2026 weather event showed a marked improvement, as lessons learned […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the implementation of 7 new development projects during the month of June, as part of its ongoing plan to develop infrastructure and enhance the efficiency of the road network in various regions of the emirate.The objective includes improving traffic flow and raising the levels of safety and security […]
Dubai Police has warned community members against falling victim to electronic fraud linked to fake offers for renting chalets and holiday homes promoted on social media platforms and various websites.Officials confirmed that scammers are trying to exploit residents’ search for summer holidays offers and discounted deals to reduce travel costs, by posting attractive advertisements at […]
Dubai: If you’re heading outdoors this weekend, be fully prepared for dusty conditions and reduced visibility. Strong winds continue to sweep across parts of the UAE, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Dust warning in effectThe weather will be fair today, in general, but you can expect strong winds during the daytime, reaching speeds […]
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies from the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) prepositioned stocks to support efforts to combat the outbreak of a new Ebola virus strain in eastern […]
Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that more than 90 financial institutions, including banks and exchange houses, provide services under the Wage Protection System (WPS), which processes salary transfers worth more than AED 37 billion every month.The ministry said the private sector recorded high levels of compliance with wage payments […]
Abu Dhabi witnessed the successful completion of a complex surgical procedure to separate conjoined Nigerian twins at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City – SEHA, part of the PureHealth Group. This groundbreaking surgery saved the girls’ lives, reinforcing Abu Dhabi’s leading position in the global healthcare sector and underscoring its commitment to excellence and humanitarian values. The […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest rooms for delivery bike drivers in Dubai during summer.Around 40 such air-conditioned rest rooms are being set up across different parts of the emirate, RTA said. Their locations have been identified using operational data and a comprehensive study of the highest-demand […]
