Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences over the death of his brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid, in a phone call on Saturday with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar. Sheikh Tamim shared his sincere sympathies and called for the Dubai Ruler and his family to be…
Dubai on Sunday launched a cutting-edge testing centre, where future fleets of autonomous vehicles will be geared up for the demands of the emirate's busy road network. The Dubai Mobility Labs – based at Dubai Silicon Oasis – features a vast multipurpose area including testing tracks where…
President Sheikh Mohamed held talks in Abu Dhabi with Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, aimed at further advancing ties between the nations. Sheikh Mohamed and Ms Mirziyoyeva explored ways to expand co-operation in support of shared development goals…
More than 10 million meals were prepared for Gaza at a Dubai community event on Saturday, honouring the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid's legacy of giving. The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) organised the Ahmed Bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge event on in collaboration with…
Authorities issued a weather warning after dense fog engulfed parts of Abu Dhabi on Sunday morning - with more challenging conditions expected during morning commutes next week. Abu Dhabi Police reduced speed limits to 80kph on key roads in the capital as a safety measure, as the hazardous weather…
A small and unassuming city in Sharjah is about to step on to the national stage. The historic oasis town of Al Dhaid, long celebrated as the agricultural heart of the emirate's Central Region, is to become home to an Etihad Rail passenger station on Wednesday, September 30. It will connect the…
My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like. Click here if you would like to take part in the series and show us why your home is so special. Ana Elisa Seixas and her family…
The UAE has committed $10 million to combat the Ebola outbreak in Africa, as the country also lifted entry restrictions for Ugandan citizens after its outbreak was declared over. The pledge was announced during an international meeting convened by the US on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly…
The UAE has pledged up to $5 million over the next five years to support the implementation of the Abu Dhabi Declaration, as the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened in the capital on Saturday. The declaration, which was approved and adopted by state members, is…
The body of an Indian man killed in Sharjah last month has been repatriated to his home country, as police said their investigation had uncovered the circumstances surrounding his death. India's consulate told The National that the body was returned to the country on Thursday, after the death was…
A longer weekend is making UAE employees more motivated and happier with their work-life balance — but squeezing the working week is leaving many under greater pressure on the days they are at work. A study of employees on four-and-a-half-day schedules found that 70.9 per cent felt more motivated…
The Middle East conflict has underscored the need for societies to anticipate, adapt and prepare for uncertainty through knowledge, Jamal bin Huwaireb, chief executive of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation, said on Friday. Speaking at an event on the sidelines of the UN…
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