United Arab Emirate

Dubai interpol has arrested a British gang leader accused of drug and weapons trafficking and he has been extradited to the United Kingdom.The 38 year old ringleader of the notorious 'Colin Gunn' gang and whom has been labeled dangerous…

The United Arab Emirates has issued Nigerians whose visas have expired to leave the country before August 17, 2020 or face the wrath of the law.This was disclosed in a ‘Public Notice’ released on Tuesday July 21, 2020.While reacting to…

The United Arab Emirates has disclosed plan to launch its first mission to Mars.The mission, which is scheduled to launch on Monday is aimed at moving away from over reliance on oil and developing scientific and technology capabilities.…

A Dubai security officials have reported that two people met their end, while 12 others were injured in a traffic accident that happened on Sheikh Zayed Road on Sunday.The incident which occurred around 8:30 am was as a result of a…

Dubai residents flying out can now have their COVID-19 test done at home ahead of check-in and obtain a medical certificate 24-48 hours before their flights.DNATA, the baggage technology and logistic firm, has introduced the 'DUBZ' home…

The United Arab Emirates has restructured its government for more agile and swift decision-making amid the coronavirus pandemic.While disclosing this on Sunday July 5, 2020, via his his Twitter handle, the UAE's vice president and prime…

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways on Thursday 4 June, 2020, announced its plan to resume carrying transit flights passengers from 20 cities in Europe, Asia and Australia, effective from 10 June, 2020.The state-owned carrier of Etihad Airways…

UAE has announced that airports across the countries would be allowed to operate limited flights that would only include transit, repatriation of expats or return of residents or citizens.This was disclosed on Wednesday June 3, 2020, by…

United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, , has warned Israel against any move to annex parts of the occupied West BankWhile disclosing this on Monday June 1, 2020, Gargash stated that any unilateral move by Israel to…

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed in a recent survey that not less than 70 percent of the Dubai operating companies will suspend their activities within six months.This, they said would be due to the impacts of the…

The distribution of land plots to eligible Emiratis will begin after Eid Al-FitrThe UAE has announced plan to distribute $1.5 trillion worth of land plots and mortgages to its local population in order to ensure that Emiratis live a life…

The Dubai-based Emirates airlines has resumed regular passenger flights to nine international destinations in eight countries as new safety measures have been put in place for travelers.The flight which began operations on May 21, 2020…

The Palestinian government has rejected medical aid provided by the UAE.The UN-facilitated flight carrying coronavirus supplies was delivered by an Etihad Airways plane that flew from the UAE to Tel Aviv.Palestine stated that UAE has…

The UAE has disclosed plan to mark the world celebrating the "International Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development" today Thursday May 21, 2020.The celebration, which was approved by the United Nations on May 21 every…

Both the General Authority of Civil Aviation and the Civil Aviation Regulatory Authority in Jordan have established a strong partnership aimed at unifying preventive measures to confront the Covid-19 pandemic.While disclosing this on…

The Abu Dhabi-based sovereign investor, Mubadala Investment Company, as part of its wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic has announced a collaboration with Strata Manufacturing and Honeywell to commence the production of N-95 masks at…

The United Arab Emirates has announced that foreign nationals who has residence visas have been stranded abroad due to the coronavirus lockdown.This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday May 19th, 2020 by the UAE Ministry of Foreign…

In appreciation of efforts by frontline doctors and other professional health workers in combating coronavirus, Dubai has granted permanent Golden Residency visas to 212 doctors who attend to Covid-19 patients in the Emirate’s hospitals.…

Dubai has turned the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, into a charity donation box to raise money to cater for UAE residents who find it difficult to withstand the economic impact of the pandemic.The building which is about 828…

UAE is recording spikes in Covid-19 spread every day as the country on Tuesday recorded 783 new cases and two deaths bringing the total number fo confirmed cases to 19,661 and death toll to 203.The new cases were from different…

As part of efforts to cushion the economic effects of Covid-19, some owners of the biggest companies in Dubai have submitted a proposal requesting a reduction in VAT - atleast from 5 to 2 per cent - a 50% cut or postponement of VAT payment…

The United Arab Emirates has sent an aid plane containing 7 metric tons of medical supplies to Guinea to bolster the country’s efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.The aid will assist approximately 7,000 medical professionals as they…

The United Arab Emirates Federal Public Prosecution has warned its citizens against committing any act of or similar to discrimination against victims of coronavirus.FPP disclosed that offenders would be fined up to Dh1 million or a jail…

To date, the UAE has provided more than 334 metric tons of aid to over 32 countries, supporting nearly 334,000 medical professionals in the process. In a bid to complement the Manila’s efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the United…

The United Arab Emirates has supported the Islamic Republic of Mauritania by sending a plane carrying 18 metric tons of medical and food aid to the country as a gesture of solidarity in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.The…

The United Arab Emirates’ embassy in New Delhi has received 5.5 million hydroxychloroquine pills from India after securing the approval to export the drugs for the treatment of coronavirus patients.While confirming this on Saturday April…

United Arab Emitrate UAE has extended the suspension of congregational prayers and all forms of worship until further notice.According to the statement released by UAE authorities, the suspenstion, which include prayers at mosques and all…

Source: Saudi GazetteThe United Arab Emirates has reported 277 new cases of coronavirus and one more death, bringing the total number of infections to 2,076 and 11 deaths in the country.The country's health ministry disclosed this in a…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has strongly condemned the attack on the motorcade of Sudan’s Prime Minister, Abdalla Hamdok, in Khartoum.The Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in a statement released affirmed the UAE’s strong…

The government of the United Arab Emirates has cancelled the construction of the military base in Berbera, Somaliland.According to a report from UAE, "The Emirates has had a military base in Eritrea since 2015 but plans for another base…