Thousands of pieces of ivory have been confiscated after attempts to take them through Dubai Airports in the last few months.
The General Departments of Airport Security at Dubai Police, handed over more than 2,200 pieces or ivory from elephants and gazelle as well as Rhino horn weighing over 1300 kgs to the Ministry of Environment and Water.
Smugglers or people trying to transit illegal items or animals, will face heavy fines and jail time.
UAE refutes accusations by warring party in Sudan
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Sheikh Abdullah discusses partnerships with JD Vance in Washington
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Sheikh Abdullah, Egypt's Abdelatty discuss humanitarian issues in Gaza
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UAE and Belgium hold third round of political consultations
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UAE leaders hail 'deep-rooted ties' on Kuwait's National Day
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Dubai Health accelerates clean energy transition
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Late reciter Sheikh Mahmoud Khalil Al-Husary named Global Quranic Personality
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UAE shuts down 12 domestic worker recruitment firms
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Etihad Rail unveils exclusive seating for families ahead of launch
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UK delegation reviews UAE nuclear emergency preparedness system
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan forms supervisory committee of 'Rashid Villages'
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UAE, US discuss artificial intelligence partnership
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UAE, Brazil Presidents discuss bilateral ties, strategic partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across a wide range of sectors under the two nations’ strategic partnership.
UAE field hospital in Gaza hosts WHO delegation
The UAE field hospital in Gaza has received a delegation from the World Health Organisation to review the medical services being provided to Palestinian patients.
UAE activates new system to end monopoly on medical products
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has activated a new mechanism aimed at ending monopolies on medical products in the UAE.
UAE rolls out 3-year academic calendar for universities
The UAE has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for all public and private higher education institutions.
RTA contributes AED5 million to 'Edge of Life' campaign
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai (RTA) announced a contribution of AED5 million in support of the 'Edge of Life' campaign to rescue five million children from hunger.
Dubai arrests 26 people for begging during first week of Ramadan
Dubai Police have arrested 26 people in the first week of an annual anti-begging crackdown during the holy month of Ramadan.
UAE confirms school calendar for next three years
The UAE's Ministry of Education has approved the academic calendar for the next three years, covering 2026 to 2029, for public and private schools.
UAE Floating Hospital receives seven more cases from Gaza
The UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish has received seven new patients and injured individuals from the Gaza Strip.
The UAE has refuted claims made by a warring party in Sudan during the 61st session of the Human Rights Council, noting that the allegations are false and baseless.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has explored opportunities for cooperation across key sectors during talks with US Vice President JD Vance in Washington.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has reviewed efforts to strengthen humanitarian response for Palestinians in Gaza with his Egyptian counterpart Dr. Badr Abdelatty during a phone call on Wednesday.
