His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al …
Sheikh Mohammed: UAE on track to hit Dh3 trillion in non-oil foreign trade by the end of this year
UAE non-oil foreign trade increases 11.2% year-on-year in first six months of 2024 Sheikh Mohammed announced that the UAE’s exports in the first half of 2024 have matched the full-year output …
UAE teachers open up about being bullied by students
Kindergarten teacher Ruth* belongs to that rare breed of people who truly love their job. The Fujairah resident has spent most of her career working with young children who bring her joy. “When a …
UAE joins final UN Secretary-General’s Critical Energy Transition Minerals panel in Kenya
Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, participated at the United Nation’s Critical Energy Transition Minerals (CETM) Panel held in Nairobi, Kenya, …
Russia, Ukraine set to swap 115 prisoners each, UAE official says
Russia and Ukraine are set to exchange 115 prisoners each on Saturday after negotiations mediated by the United Arab Emirates, an Emirati official said, the first such prisoner swap since Ukraine …
How safe is the material used for cloud seeding in the UAE?
UAE sets global precedent in using cloud seeding material made through nanotechnology Hygroscopic flares are attached to an aircraft during a cloud seeding flight operated by the National Centre of …
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority Introduces 3D Virtual Home Tours
The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADAH) has partnered with leading UAE digital tech company NNTC to offer 3D virtual tours of its properties. This new feature allows users to explore and interact with …
School bus rules in UAE: Full list of safety regulations for parents, drivers, students
After a long summer break, schools all over the UAE are set to reopen on Monday, August 26. It means change of routines for students as well as parents as they return to ‘school mode’ after the holidays. And while some parents prefer to drop off and …
Air Force Vet, Brother Sentenced To Jail In Dubai After Reportedly Being ‘Drugged’ At Yacht Party
An Air Force veteran and his brother were sentenced to jail in the United Arab Emirates last week after reportedly …
UAE Leaders Extend Greetings to Ukraine on Independence Day
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and other high-ranking officials sent congratulatory messages to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s Independence Day.
Cloud-seeding in the UAE: How scientists are increasing rainfall in the country
UAE is advancing cloud-seeding science to increase the chances of rainfall in the country. In recent years, the UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) has used core-shell NaCl-TiO2 (CNST) seeding material throughout its cloud-seeding operations, or rather a specific type of hygroscopic material with two main ingredients.
Rain hits parts of UAE, lowest temperature recorded at 25.4°C
The lowest temperature recorded in the country on Saturday morning was 25.4°C in Jebel Jais, Ras Al Khaimah, at 02:00, while the second lowest temperature was 32.5°C in Farfar. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects Sunday’s weather to be fair to partly cloudy at times,
Watch: Dust storm, hail in some areas of UAE; residents warned of flash floods
Amid the scorching heat, hail is here once again to provide some relief to UAE residents. As experts have noted, ‘summer rain’ is a phenomenon that the country is no stranger to. However, as some areas experience rainfall and hail,
UAE crypto salary ruling a recognition of contractual agreement more than a validation of crypto
A recent Dubai court ruling ordered a company to pay an ex-employee outstanding dues in UAE currency as well as in crypto. The ruling has raised questions about whether the UAE now allows salaries to …
Humanitarian situation in Sudan is intolerable, warns UAE
The UAE participated in talks regarding Sudan in Switzerland from Aug14 – Aug.23, 2024. The meetings were convened by the United States of America, and co-hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Swiss Federation.
UAE issues statement on talks addressing crisis in Sudan
Over the past decade, the UAE has provided more than US$3.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Sudan, according to Ministry of Foreign Affairs …
Dubai Police issue reminder for accident-free day; get 4 black points removed
Motorists have been asked to comply with speed limits, especially in areas around schools and avoid distractions like using mobile phones …