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Our dream will be bigger in the next 50 years, says Sheikh Mohammed

Sheikh Mohammed said since its formation, the UAE has presented a unique success story in all sectors, thanks to the futuristic vision and noble principles established by the founding leaders. He noted, "Over the past 50 years, we started from the desert of our land to the desert of Mars. Our dreams will be even bigger for the next 50 years."

24 Feb 2021

UAE announces 3,498 new COVID-19 cases

In addition to the new cases, 2,478 individuals have recovered and 16 people passed away.

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Two Emirati brothers, aged 27 and 17, die in Ras Al Khaimah road accident

The car skidded off the road and overturned several times on Emirates Road towards Shaml in Ras Al Khaimah.

15 hours ago

Missing Indian teenage girl found safe in Dubai

A teenager in Dubai who went missing on Thursday morning has been found, it was learnt by Gulf Today.

16 hours ago

Sheikh Mohammed visits IDEX, says proud of successful organisation of arms exhibitions

Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid visited pavilions of Clidus, Edge, Cingulate, the joint UAE-US and Israeli company where he was briefed about its latest technological defence offerings. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed also visited the final day of the International Defence Exhibition and Conference.

16 hours ago

Cleaner jailed for 3 months in theft case

A cleaner working at a medical centre was sentenced to 3 months in imprisonment, followed by deportation and a Dhs1,400 fine, for robbing official documents from his workplace.

16 hours ago

All Sharjah schools to remain 100% online

In cooperation with the Ministry of Education and the Sharjah Private Education Authority, the team decided to continue the distance learning system at 100 percent for students in schools, and pupils in public and private nurseries in the emirate, until the end of the spring semester.

18 hours ago

Four injured in a truck accident on Khor Fakkan road in Sharjah

Four people sustained minor injuries after a truck collided with another vehicle on Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan road on Thursday afternoon.




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Omani bus driver’s jail term reduced, deportation cancelled in Dubai accident case

The court meanwhile rejected the defendant’s appeal filed against the Court of Appeal’s ruling and obligated the driver to pay a total of Dhs3.4 million in blood money to the victims in addition to a fine of Dhs50,000.

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Abu Dhabi tests thousands of imported PCR samples daily

The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi said on Thursday that the results of those tests are provided within 24 hours of being received from multiple countries.

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‘We are not a state in the world, but a world in a state,’ says Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said, “We want to send a message to everyone that the UAE continues to build bridges with all peoples ... and continues to weave positive economic and developmental relations with everyone ... and continues to embrace world cultures ... because we are not a state in the world, but a world in a state.”

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Donate blood to save lives, urges UAE health authorities

Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, Acting Group Chief Operations Officer, Seha, said, “It is vital for all members of our community to regularly donate blood. Blood is our lifeline, and our blood banks need a consistent supply of blood to protect the interests of the entire community, especially our brothers and sisters who require life-saving transfusions.

25 Feb 2021

UAE announces 18 deaths, 3,025 new COVID-19 cases

In addition to the new cases, 4,678 individuals have recovered and 18 people passed away.

25 Feb 2021

VIDEO: Sheikh Mohammed orders Al Mankhool Street to be renamed after late Kuwaiti ruler

The street was renamed in recognition of Sheikh Sabah’s humanitarian contributions and efforts to promote progress and solidarity in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region and among Arab and Islamic nations. The announcement was made on the occasion of Kuwait’s 60th National Day on 25 February.

25 Feb 2021

Dubai schools remain resilient despite pandemic

Student enrolment in Dubai’s private schools has increased by 7,300 students in the last three months, a rise of 2.6%, according to updated data released by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in its latest report titled ‘All Seasons Education – Spring Edition 2021’.

24 Feb 2021

Global food security main concern of nations

Agriculture and food security is a priority of Italy which keeps close ties with international institutions directed at this while it also reaches out to farmers in poor states to achieve this.

24 Feb 2021

African visitor gets 9-month jail for assaulting roommate in Dubai

An African visitor was prosecuted and sentenced to 9 months in jail for brutally assaulting his roommate inside Dubai’s apartment. He will be deported after serving his sentence.

24 Feb 2021

Arab man sentenced to 3 years in jail and fined Dhs787,000 for embezzlement in Dubai

Official records reveal that the company’s accounting department has discovered the defendant’s illegal actions after finding forged payment receipts.

24 Feb 2021

Latin American woman gets 10 years in jail for smuggling cocaine in Dubai

After investigating the roll’s content, police found 250g of cocaine which the defendant was attempting to smuggle inside the country.

24 Feb 2021

Dubai taxi installs smart mini billboards on its top

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched an initiative for installing smart taxi-top billboards. The project is part of endeavours to invest RTA’s assets in generating and diversifying revenues, which is in line with RTA’s objectives of improving services.

24 Feb 2021

UAE leaders congratulate Kuwaiti Emir on National Day

President Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the occasion of his country's National Day and Liberation Day celebrations, on the 25th and 26th of February.

24 Feb 2021

UAE establishes executive office to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

The Executive Office will oversee the implementation of the UAE’s National AML/CFT Strategy and National Action Plan (NAP), the programme of reforms designed to strengthen the UAE’s anti-financial crime system.

24 Feb 2021

UAE monitoring situation of Boeing 777 with engine PW4000, says civil aviation

In a statement on Wednesday, the GCAA said, "Currently the UAE does not have any UAE registered aircraft operating with PW4000 engines. And, there are no foreign aircraft fitted with the mentioned engine operating to UAE airports and airspace."

24 Feb 2021

UAE reports 19 deaths, 3,102 new COVID-19 cases

MoHAP also noted that an additional 3,814 individuals had fully recovered from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to 370,381.

24 Feb 2021

UAE revises school admission age, check if your kids are affected

Children enrolling in FS1 or Pre-KG in schools starting in September must be three years old on or before August 31 of that year. Children enrolling in Pre-KG in schools starting in April must be three years old on or before March 31 of that year.

24 Feb 2021

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