UAE President declares July 18 as Union Pledge Day
His Highness Sheikh Mohammand bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, has declared 18 July as Union Pledge Day, the country's new National Holiday. The date marks the
Abu Dhabi launches flights to space
Already in 2025 from the capital of the United Arab Emirates it will be possible to fly to space, the cost of the trip will start from 600 thousand dirhams,
Ruler of Dubai celebrates 75th Birthday
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai celebrated his 75th Birthday on 15 July 2024. Under the leadership
UAE police to go to the Olympic Games
The United Arab Emirates' Ministry of Interior has announced that the country's police will protect public order at the upcoming 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In response to France's invitation, a
More than two thousand falcons released into the wild
Over the past 30 years, more than two thousand falcons have been released into their natural habitat as part of a programme to conserve the falcon population. The initiative was
Dubai to set up fan zones for watching Euro 2024
Dubai will set up fan zones for football fans to watch the broadcast of Euro 2024 matches, which will be held in Germany from 14 June to 14 July 2024,
Pilgrims ‘corridor’ opened at Dubai Airport
Dubai International Airport has set up special check-in and passport control counters for Islamic pilgrims travelling to Hajj. Thanks to a specially equipped separate ‘corridor’ pilgrims will not be stuck in
New bridge opened in Dubai
A new bridge in Dubai was opened on Sunday, 9 June, dividing traffic from Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Road to the service road leading to Jumeirah Golf Estate and Dubai
UAE residents to see unique meteor shower
Residents of the United Arab Emirates will see an incredible celestial phenomenon: the Arietid meteor shower, which is observed during daylight hours. It will reach its annual peak this Friday,
Dubai’s Best Homegrown Produce announces results
A UAE resident has won AED 50,000 after winning first place in Dubai's Best Homegrown Produce competition. The winner, Dr Sultana Osman Yousef Sulaiman, grows numerous varieties of fruits and