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 […]
Dubai: A layer of desert dust is sweeping across the UAE today, prompting nationwide weather warnings as high-velocity winds disrupt weekend travel and churn coastal waters into dangerous territory.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued an urgent advisory lasting through Saturday. Strong northwesterly gales peaking at 50km/h are expected to severely reduce visibility on […]
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates is marking World Environment Day, observed annually on June 5, while reaffirming its strong commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through a wide range of pioneering initiatives and solutions aimed at protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and promoting environmentally friendly practices. These efforts align with the country’s national objectives of […]
Abu Dhabi: The National Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing Committee (NAMLCFTPC) announced the performance indicators of the UAE’s national AML/CFT/CPF framework for 2025, which were approved by the Higher Committee for Oversight of the National Strategy during its most recent meeting yesterday.The results demonstrate the UAE’s continued commitment to […]
Abu Dhabi: Dr Shaikha Salem Al Dhaheri, Secretary-General of Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD), stated that World Environment Day 2026 represents an opportunity to renew our commitment to protecting natural resources and biodiversity, while strengthening the resilience of ecosystems in the face of climate change, in line with the UAE’s vision and its commitment […]
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen of the Kingdom of Denmark on the occasion of her re-election for a new term.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness […]