Citizens in the UAE who possess unlicensed weapons have been instructed to register them within three months to avoid potential legal repercussions. The Weapons and Hazardous Materials Office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, announced this initiative called ‘Registering Unlicensed Weapons for Citizens’ on January 13, 2025. The initiative will run until April 13,...
Starting January 20, 2024, drivers in Ras Al Khaimah will have a new option for managing impounded vehicles. The emirate’s police announced the launch of the “Smart Home Vehicle Impoundment System,” which allows vehicle owners to request that their cars be impounded at a location of their choice instead of a traditional impound yard. This...
On January 13, 2025, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) in Dubai organized the inaugural Agricultural and Veterinary Quarantine Forum. This event focused on reviewing scientific insights related to transboundary animal diseases and agricultural pests, as well as discussing strategies to prevent their entry into the UAE. The forum also aimed to promote...
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who was on a working visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, where the two leaders discussed how to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation...
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, met with Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of Finland, yesterday, on January 13, 2025. The meeting, held at the Za’abeel Palace in Dubai, focused on exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two nations to advance mutual development goals across...
The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has successfully completed a significant mangrove planting initiative in the AlQurm Protected Area, Khor Kalba. This project is part of the EPAA’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability and combating climate change. In collaboration with Emirates Nature-WWF and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, along...
The Finland Embassy in the UAE hosted a significant event on January 14, 2025, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Finland. The celebration took place at the Bab Al Qasr Hotel in Abu Dhabi, marking a milestone in the friendship between the two nations. During the event, Finnish Prime...
The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group. Mohamed Bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, led the UAE delegation at the Board of Governors’ consultative meeting held in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The meeting focused on shaping a ten-year strategic framework for the...
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced the installation of smart electronic gates on the Dubai-Hatta road and other important roads in desert regions. This initiative, revealed in a social media post on X, aims to improve traffic flow and prevent stray animals from crossing onto the road, which will help reduce...
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) has launched the first national guidelines for treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients in the United Arab Emirates. This initiative was developed by a dedicated scientific task force that includes members of the Society’s Medical Advisory Committee. The guidelines aim to provide optimal medical support for individuals living with MS...