Assad Thanks UAE For Earthquake Relief Efforts As Foreign Minister Visits Syria
The UAE has pledged tens of millions worth of assistance to Syria as earthquake death toll reaches 33,000.
World Government Summit 2023: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Welcomes Global Leaders
The World Government Summit (WGS) 2023 will kick off in Dubai on Monday.
UAE Exempts Sole Sons Of Emirati Families From Mandatory Military Service
According to the mandatory military service law, all Emirati men, who are medically fit, are required to serve in the armed forces for at least 11 months.
Saudi Crown Prince Discusses OPEC+ Cooperation With Putin To Maintain Oil Market Stability
The two leaders held the discussion via a phone conversation on Monday.
UAE's Sharjah Desert Turns Green After Days Of Incessant Downpour
A photographer has captured photos of Sharjah Desert being covered in a layer of green after days of heavy downpour in the region.
UAE Denounces Terror Attack In Jerusalem That Left 7 Dead
The UAE reiterated its constant rejection of such criminal acts aimed at destabilizing the region.
UAE Condemns Israeli Troops' Attack On Jenin Camp, Urges Attackers To De-Escalate
At least 30 were killed when Israeli troops stormed the Palestinian camp of Jenin on Thursday.
UAE Extends Wage Protection System To Domestic Workers, Announces New Payment Rule
Domestic workers belonging to certain categories will start receiving their salaries using WPS starting April 1.
UAE Slashes Business Fees To Support SMEs
The move is part of the UAE's efforts to make the country more business-friendly.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Visits Pakistan, Pledges $1 Bn In Aid To Crisis-Ridden Ally
The visit comes weeks after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Abu Dhabi earlier this month.
UAE Becomes Israel's 16th Top Trade Partners
The two nations have seen a boom in bilateral trade since the signing of the Abraham Accord in September 2020.
Businesses Urged To Switch To Limited Term Contracts By Feb. 1 To Avoid Fines
Employers in Abu Dhabi have until Feb. 1 to convert their employment contracts from unlimited to limited term.
NASA Announces UAE Astronaut's Schedule For International Space Station Mission
Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi's mission to the International Space Station has been scheduled on Feb. 26.
UAE Hosts Consultative Meeting With GCC Nations In Abu Dhabi
The meeting aimed to achieve further development, prosperity, and stability in the GCC.
UAE And Kazakhstan Presidents Discuss Bilateral Ties, Expansion Of Partnerships
Sheikh Mohamed expressed hopes for Kazakhstan's active participation in CoP28, which the UAE is set to host in November
UAE's Newly-Launched CoP28 Logo Reflects 'One World' Concept
The new CoP28 logo reflects the upcoming summit's "One World" concept.
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Moves To Establish National Media Office
The National Media Office is expected to boost the country's media ecosystem.
South Korean President To Strengthen 'Strategic Cooperation' With UAE During Visit, Backs Carbon Neutrality
South Korea has reportedly signed an arms deal with the UAE during the visit.
Emiratization: Companies Failing To Meet Targets To Be Fined Dh 84,000
The fine imposed for companies that failed to meet their Emiratization targets in 2022 was Dh 73,000.
Job Loss Insurance Scheme Draws 250,000 Subscribers In Less Than 2 Weeks
The scheme aims to provide financial support to Emiratis and residents for three months following a job loss.
Dubai Launches Video Conference Service For Visa Applications
Customers can use the service seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4 Men Sentenced To 3 Years In Jail For Kidnapping, Torturing Woman In Dubai
The men initially denied charges of kidnapping, torture, and theft against them, but were eventually found guilty of the crimes.
UAE To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags Starting Next Year
The city announced Tuesday that a blanket ban on single-use plastic shopping bags shall be enforced starting Jan. 1, 2024.
UAE Makes Historic Decision To Teach Holocaust In Schools
The country's Ministry of Education is in the process of developing a new curriculum to teach about the Holocaust in history classes.
Negev Forum Working Groups Convene In Abu Dhabi
Attended by senior officials from Israel, Egypt, Bahrain, Morocco, and the UAE, the meeting was held to discuss the recent tensions in Jerusalem.
Dubai's Elcome Partners With Elon Musk's Starlink To Provide High-Speed Internet To Maritime Industry
The partnership will enable maritime customers from the world's most remote waters to access high-speed internet.
Dubai Unveils $8.7-Trillion 10-Year Economic Plan
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum detailed announced his plans for the city in a tweet on Wednesday.
No Work Permits For Workers Who Fail To Pay Job Loss Insurance Fines
Subscription to the UAE's job loss insurance scheme is mandatory for all workers in the federal government and private sector.
UAE's Employment Loss Insurance Scheme Draws More Than 60,000 Subscribers
Workers can only be eligible for the jobless payment if they have worked and subscribed for at least 12 months to the insurance program.
UAE, Jordan's Foreign Ministers Condemn Israel's Itamar Ben-Gvir 'Storming' Al-Aqsa Mosque Compound
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is under fire for posting a video of himself strolling around Al-Aqsa, surrounded by a heavy security detail.
