Motorists in Abu Dhabi will not have to pay for parking during the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the authorities, the free parking period that has been in place since the launch of the national disinfection drive will be extended until further notice.
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) in Abu Dhabi urged residents "to adhere to Mawaqif regulations and not to park their vehicles in prohibited areas or block the traffic flow".
Ramadan working hours confirmed for UAE public sector
The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced the official working hours for federal entities during the holy month of Ramadan.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed attends final day of UAE SWAT Challenge
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the final day of the seventh UAE SWAT Challenge at the Al Ruwayyah training ground in Dubai.
UAE chairs Arab League emergency meeting on Israeli settlement expansion
The UAE has chaired an emergency meeting of the Arab League in Cairo to address recent Israeli decisions to expand settlements in the Palestinian territories.
UAE cracks down on unlicensed domestic worker recruitment platforms
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation shut down 230 social media accounts in 2025 for illegally promoting domestic worker recruitment services.
UAE strongly condemns school shooting in Canada
The UAE has strongly condemned the shooting at a school in western Canada that left 10 dead, including the attacker.
UAE leaders discuss national priorities, sustainable development
A high-level meeting has been held at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi to discuss key national priorities and future development goals.
UAE issues warning over heavy fog conditions
The UAE weather authorities have issued a red and yellow alert on Wednesday as heavy fog reduced visibility across some parts of the country.
Kazakhstan takes top spot on day four of UAE SWAT Challenge
Team Kazakhstan B has topped the rankings on the fourth day of the UAE SWAT Challenge, securing first place for the Tower Assault Event at the Training City in Al Ruwayyah on Wednesday.
UAE, Finland Presidents review ties, regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed bilateral cooperation with the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, during a phone call on Tuesday.
Dubai announces new desert eco-tourism destination
Dubai is set to welcome a new environmental and recreational destination, the Al Layan Oasis development, spanning one million square metres and built around a large desert lake.
First aid batch from Saqr Humanitarian Ship enters Gaza
The first batch of aid from the Saqr Humanitarian Ship has entered the Gaza Strip, four days after the vessel docked at Al Arish Port in Egypt.
Abu Dhabi launches community-funded building to raise money for scholarships
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have unveiled a AED 9.5 million community-funded building in Al Mafraq that will generate revenue to raise up to 25 full student scholarships or more than 40 partial scholarships annually.
UAE, Iran hold political consultations in Tehran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the UAE and Iran have concluded the second session of political consultations in Tehran.
Dubai records new tourism milestones
Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international overnight visitors in 2025, marking a five per cent increase on the previous year and a third consecutive year of record‑breaking tourism growth.
UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish opens dialysis unit
A dialysis unit at the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish has been opened to treat an increasing number of Palestinian patients with kidney diseases.
UAE launches device to increase organ donation survival rates
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled an advanced device that keeps organs alive outside the body to ensure it remains in a stable condition until transplantation.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed opens World Health Expo Dubai
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has opened the World Health Expo Dubai, the world’s leading healthcare exhibition.
Dubai Press Club reveals expanded programme for Arab Media Summit
The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has unveiled details of the Arab Media Summit 2026, the region’s largest media gathering, uniting media professionals, tech experts, academics, content creators and influencers.
UAE condemns attack on WFP aid convoy in Sudan
The UAE has strongly condemned an attack on a World Food Programme humanitarian convoy in Sudan’s North Kordofan state, which killed and injured several people.
UAE and Egypt Presidents hold talks in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Abu Dhabi.
The UAE's Federal Authority for Government Human Resources has announced the official working hours for federal entities during the holy month of Ramadan.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the final day of the seventh UAE SWAT Challenge at the Al Ruwayyah training ground in Dubai.
The UAE has chaired an emergency meeting of the Arab League in Cairo to address recent Israeli decisions to expand settlements in the Palestinian territories.
