Emirates have found a way to increase the seating capacity on their flagship A380 aircraft by 18%. The aviation giant has scrapped the first class on a new service to Denmark to create the largest ever passenger plane that can accommodate 615 travellers. By removing first and business class, it’s allowed for an additional 13 rows of 10 economy seats each. The service between Dubai and Copenhagen will start next month.
New agreements boost UAE–India partnership
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have witnessed the exchange of several agreements and memoranda aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
UAE President and Indian PM discuss strategic ties, wider cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
UAE President arrives in India on working visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on a working visit.
Zayed Award for Human Fraternity reveals 2026 winners
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has announced the winners of its 2026 edition.
Dubai expands EV Green Charger network
Dubai’s electric vehicle charging network continues to expand, with more than 1,860 EV Green Charger points now operating across the emirate.
UAE aid convoys continue to deliver crucial aid to Gaza
The UAE aid convoys continue to enter Gaza from Egypt's Al Arish under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people impacted by the deadly conflict.
UAE starts loading '12th Saqr Humanitarian Ship' for Gaza
The 12th Saqr Humanitarian Ship for Gaza is being loaded with essential supplies at Ras Al Khaimah Port.
UAE President to begin working visit to India on Monday
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin a working visit to India on Monday, January 19.
UAE President reaffirms 'shared values' for 2026's 'Year of Family'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to supporting family bonds and shared social values as as a foundation for national growth.
UAE signs agreement to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has signed a cooperation agreement with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to support humanitarian efforts in Sudan, allocating $11 million as part of the $100 million pledged during the United Nations Security Council meeting in October.
Dubai cuts road death rate by 37%
Dubai recorded a 36.8 per cent fall in road traffic deaths per 100,000 residents in the final three months of 2025, compared with the same period a year earlier, according to figures released by Dubai Police.
UAE ratifies International Forced Labour Protocol
The United Arab Emirates has ratified a major international agreement aimed at strengthening protections against forced labour, becoming the 63rd country worldwide and the second in the Gulf Cooperation Council to adopt the ILO Protocol of 2014 to the Forced Labour Convention of 1930.
Dubai's RTA takes delivery of 250 buses, including 40 electric
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has received 250 new buses as the first delivery under a wider 735-bus procurement deal, with the remaining vehicles due to arrive later in 2026.
UAE welcomes announcement of second phase of Gaza peace plan
Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the announcement of the launch of the second phase of the comprehensive peace plan, as well as the establishment of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG).
Abu Dhabi named world’s safest city for 10th consecutive year
Abu Dhabi has retained its position as the world’s safest city for the tenth consecutive year since 2017, according to an international report released by Numbeo, one of the the world's largest cost of living databases and a crowdsourced global resource for quality of life data.
UAE President, sheikhs attend session marking Day of Solidarity
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a session on Saturday commemorating the Day of Solidarity, which marks the anniversary of the terrorist attack that targeted the country on January 17, 2022.
UAE leaders hail nation's spirit on 'Day of Solidarity'
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has hailed the country's "enduring resilience and the courage and determination of its people" as he marked the 'Day of Solidarity' on social media.
Expansion of bridge to DXB terminal 1 raises capacity by 33%
The expansion of the bridge to Dubai International Airport's Terminal 1 from three to four lanes will raise capacity to 5,600 vehicles per hour, marking a 33 per cent growth, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan calls on community to mark 'Day of Solidarity'
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has "invited" residents to tune in to national media channels at 11:00 am on Saturday to mark the 'Day of Solidarity'.
Burj Khalifa lights up to mark UAE's 'Day of Solidarity'
Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa lit up in white on Friday night to mark the UAE's 'Day of Solidarity'.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have witnessed the exchange of several agreements and memoranda aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation between the two countries.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in the Indian capital, New Delhi, on a working visit.
