Child safety experts say parents must never be complacent when it comes to protecting their children.
That's after concerns were raised online in recent weeks - over an alleged attempted abduction in Dubai.
Maryam Ehsani of Child Safe ME says most cases are premeditated.
Authorities are reminding parents to be vigilant when they're out with their children.
Colonel Faisal Al Qasim, the head of security media at Dubai Police, says it's important to teach children about "stranger danger".
UAE fuel prices to drop in November
Motorists in the UAE will be paying less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Saturday.
RTA announces temporary closure of three major roads on November 1
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the closure of three major roads on Sunday, November 1 for over six hours due to Dubai Ride 2026.
UAE expresses solidarity with India after helicopter crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with India following a helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, in the Himalayas, which resulted in the death of a number of people.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names fintech company Ziina for Dubai-it award
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has presented the Dubai-it Award for companies in the business category to Ziina for making "accepting payments by phone simpler for thousands of businesses".
'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3' sends 10,000 winter aid bags to Gaza
The UAE has sent humanitarian aid comprising of 10,000 winter aid bags containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies to the Gaza Strip.
Sheikha Latifa meets with Emirati scholarship students in Korea
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has met with a group of Emirati students enrolled at leading South Korean universities and academic institutions during her official visit to South Korea.
UAE contains tanker oil spill as coastal cleanup continues
The UAE has confirmed that the oil spill from the tanker GEM No. 2 has been contained, as authorities continue environmental remediation efforts along affected coastlines.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed praises Sheikha Latifa's work in South Korea
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has praised Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, for her work during her official visit to South Korea.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed reviews AED 500 million Arab Reading Challenge Endowment
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed plans and implementation stages of the AED 500 million Arab Reading Challenge Endowment project, which will be developed by Sobha Realty in Dubai.
UAE takes action over alleged national service violations, abuse of authority
The UAE's Military Attorney-General has ordered the referral of a number of defendants to the Military Criminal Court over allegations of abusing official authority to unlawfully obtain exemptions from national and reserve service.
Sheikha Latifa discusses healthcare innovation, investment during Seoul visit
Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has held a series of meetings in Seoul to explore opportunities for deeper cooperation between the UAE and South Korea.
UAE regulator fines bank AED 200 million over compliance failures
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed a financial penalty of AED 200 million on a branch of a foreign bank operating in the country for repeated failures in anti-money laundering controls, governance and compliance.
Dubai Police arrest 6 people in AED 2.6 million virtual assets scheme
Dubai Police have arrested a six-member ring that deceived a victim into paying AED 2.6 million through a fraudulent digital currency trading deal via an unlicensed exchange.
UAE court jails eight for life in arms trafficking, money laundering case
The Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has convicted several individuals involved in an illicit weapons trafficking and money laundering network linked to the supply of arms, ammunition and military equipment to the Sudanese Army.
Flydubai extends flight cancellation to some cities in Saudi Arabia
Flydubai has cancelled more flights to some cities in Saudi Arabia while continuing operations in other areas, including Jeddah.
RTA and Dubai Holding advance Palm Jumeirah traffic improvements
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Dubai Holding Community Management, is constructing two new pedestrian bridges on Palm Jumeirah as part of efforts to improve road safety and traffic flow.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed invites Saudi Crown Prince to UN Water Conference
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has sent a written message inviting His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, to attend the UN Water Conference 2026.
UAE, Ecuador discuss strengthening joint cooperation and partnership
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a meeting in Abu Dhabi with Ecuador's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Human Mobility Roberto Pesantes.
Dubai strengthens future-focused legislation, innovation framework
Dubai has launched an initiative aimed at developing future-ready legislation and strengthening the emirate's position as a global hub for innovation and economic competitiveness.
11-year-old Egyptian crowned Arab Reading Challenge Champion
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has crowned Egyptian Mayar Othman as the 10th Arab Reading Challenge Champion.
Motorists in the UAE will be paying less at the pump in November, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Saturday.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the closure of three major roads on Sunday, November 1 for over six hours due to Dubai Ride 2026.
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with India following a helicopter crash in Uttarakhand, in the Himalayas, which resulted in the death of a number of people.
