Scholars and authors from across the Arab world were honoured for their contributions at the 20th Sheikh Zayed Book Award on Wednesday. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the award’s importance as a global platform expanding the presence of Arab creativity. The event is held during…
The UAE's cyber security chief said the country is continuing to contend with a barrage of daily online threats, with Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps behind many of the attacks. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti said the Emirates faced 640,000 attacks on Tuesday alone, and that Iran remains "one of…
A senior Lebanese politician has urged Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah to disarm to help bring an end to sustained Israeli attacks that have killed thousands. Elias Bou Saab, Deputy Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, told the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Wednesday it is crucial that all…
Residents who posted positive comments about feeling safe during Iran's spate of missile and drone attacks on the UAE were doing so out of love for the country, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed has said. The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority chairwoman was speaking on Wednesday at the Arab Media…
Dubai has approved a new 80km motorway connecting the emirate to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi in a major drive to tackle congestion. The first phase, which will cost Dh3.5 billion, is expected to cut travel times by up to 60 per cent and strengthen connectivity between emirates. This stretch will run…
The UAE's floating hospital in the Egyptian city of Al Arish has welcomed 11 new patients evacuated from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment. The latest arrivals bring the total number of patients treated at the medical complex to 115 since the reopening of the Rafah crossing, underlining the…
About 200 social media accounts were shut down in the UAE in the first half of this year for promoting unlicensed recruitment services for domestic workers. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has advised families seeking domestic workers to verify the legitimacy of advertisements…
The UAE has launched two major tourism initiatives aimed at positioning the country as a premier global destination. The Visit UAE identity and the UAE Grand Tour platform were unveiled at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), being held this week at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Visit UAE marks the…
Schools in the UAE have started the academic year with tighter rules on what pupils can wear, how they can groom themselves and what they should bring for lunch. Parents and pupils have been informed about restrictions on hairstyles, including partial-shave cuts like undercuts and fades for boys…
Plans are under way to provide a direct connection between Mohamed bin Zayed City train station in Abu Dhabi and the emirate's Zayed International Airport. Etihad Airways and Etihad Rail announced an agreement to "study opportunities to improve connectivity" between the airport and the station on…
President Sheikh Mohamed met Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting took place during Mr Al Shara's working visit to the UAE, where he participated in the 24th Arab Media Summit in Dubai. The two leaders reaffirmed their…
Ras Al Khaimah is expanding the Jebel Jais hiking network by developing new routes, revamping existing trails and introducing multi-day treks on the UAE's highest peak. The expansion includes the Grand Loop, an 80km multi-day mountain route linked to existing Jebel Jais trails, offering…
يعرض مركز الأخبار العناوين والمقتطفات القصيرة التي يتيحها الناشرون عبر موجزاتهم الرسمية. كل خبر ملك لناشره؛ افتحه لقراءة المقال الكامل على الموقع الأصلي.
