You could soon get a notification on your phone if there are any food-related diseases doing the rounds.
That's because the UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment has announced plans to launch a new smart early warning system for biological diseases.
It will provide a platform for residents to report cases of disease outbreaks, agricultural pests or food-related incidents.
They say more details will be released about the system in the near future.
UAE sends more relief aid to flood-hit Nepal
A second UAE relief aircraft has arrived in Nepal, carrying 45 tonnes of aid for people affected by floods and landslides.
UAE denies reports Al Minhad Air Base was targeted
The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base was targeted by missiles.
UAE and South Korea hold joint military exercise
UAE Land Forces have taken part in a military exercise in South Korea, alongside units of the Korean Army.
UAE forces intercept drone over territorial waters
The UAE Armed Forces have dealt with a drone over the country's territorial waters that came from Iran, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Emirati women strengthen Dubai Government’s talent base
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has highlighted the growing role of Emirati women in Dubai’s government workforce.
UAE strongly condemns Iranian drone attack
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran's drone attack on its territory, calling it a dangerous escalation that poses a threat to the security, stability and territorial integrity of the state.
UAE petrol and diesel prices to increase in September
Motorists in the UAE will be paying more at the pump in September, the UAE Fuel Price Committee confirmed on Monday.
UAE condemns missile attacks on Jordan, expresses 'full solidarity'
The UAE has strongly condemned the missile attacks targeting Jordan on Monday, reiterating its full solidarity with the country.
UAE President wishes students success as new school year begins
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has wished students, teachers and families a successful start to the new academic year.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed welcomes 1.27 million students back to school
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has welcomed more than 1.27 million students across the UAE as they begin the new academic year.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed visits ADIHEX 2026 in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Sunday.
UAE university enrolment hits 218,000
More than 218,000 students are now enrolled at universities across the UAE, as new registrations reached their highest level in five years.
UAE unveils national programme to strengthen strategic, advanced industries
The UAE has announced an integrated national programme to build an education and research system that keeps pace with rapid changes in the scientific and technological sectors, empowers national talent and strengthen competitiveness of Emirati products.
UAE sends more aid convoys to Gaza under 'Operation Chivalrous Knight 3'
Five United Arab Emirates humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian people.
Dubai's RTA awards AED1.1 billion to develop Al Meydan Street
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded two contracts, at a total cost of AED 1.161 billion, to develop several key intersections along Al Meydan Street to improve connectivity and traffic flow.
UAE sends 83 tonnes of urgent relief aid to Nepal
The UAE has sent an aircraft carrying urgent relief aid, consisting of 83 tonnes of food supplies and various shelter and humanitarian essentials, to support those affected by the devastating flash flood and landslide in Nepal.
UAE leaders discuss national affairs in Al Marmoom
A high-level meeting was held at Dubai's Al Marmoom to review several national and citizens’ affairs on Saturday.
UAE expresses its solidarity with China over victims of floods, landslides
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with China over the victims of floods and landslides near Tibet, close to its border with Nepal, which resulted in several deaths and missing people, as well as significant damage.
Dubai Police trains school security guards on traffic safety
Dubai Police has provided traffic safety training to more than 140 security guards working across 35 schools in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi offers free transport card for high-scoring graduates
Students who have graduated from public schools in the 2025-2026 academic year with a score of 95 per cent or more will be able to use public transport free of charge in Abu Dhabi.
A second UAE relief aircraft has arrived in Nepal, carrying 45 tonnes of aid for people affected by floods and landslides.
The UAE Ministry of Defence has denied reports that Al Minhad Air Base was targeted by missiles.
UAE Land Forces have taken part in a military exercise in South Korea, alongside units of the Korean Army.
