The only landfill site in Dubai is filling up fast. That’s the message from the municipality's waste management department, who warn that unless we warm up to recycling, we’ll soon find ourselves surrounded by rubbish. They say the problem is a resistance to the idea of sorting our trash. Hotels are seen as a particular problem as miniature bottles of shampoo and shower gel alone waste 82 tonnes of plastic a day.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan names GDRFA's 'Red Carpet Travel Corridor' 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 in the government category to the team behind GDRFA's Red Carpet immigration corridor at DXB.
UAE, French Presidents discuss strategic ties and regional security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed ways to further strengthen strategic ties, with a focus on investment, energy, advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
UAE bans use of antibiotic ciprofloxacin for animals
The UAE will ban the use of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin in animals from November 1, to help preserve its effectiveness in treating people.
Online insults can lead to jail and AED 500,000 fine, Dubai authorities warn
Insulting or defaming people online can lead to prison and fines of up to AED 500,000 under the UAE law, Dubai Police has warned.
Gargash praises Dubai ruler's message of togetherness to Gulf people
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has praised a message from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to the people of the Arab Gulf.
UAE condemns Israeli settler attack on European diplomatic delegation
The UAE has strongly condemned an attack by Israeli settlers on a European diplomatic delegation visiting the village of Taybeh in the occupied West Bank.
UAE President receives Emmanuel Macron on official visit
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received French President Emmanuel Macron, who arrived in the country on an official visit.
Arab Media Award invites entries for 26th edition
Submissions for the 26th edition of the Arab Media Award will open on Tuesday, October 20, with entries accepted until March 1, 2027.
Marwah Fadel named first head of UAE’s public-run authority
Sheikh Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority, has appointed Marwah Fadel as the authority’s first Director-General.
UAE carriers extends Saudi flight cancellations
Etihad Airways and flydubai have both extended their flight cancellations to Saudi Arabia until October 24 due to the regional disruption.
Sheikh Abdullah and Russia’s Lavrov discuss regional developments
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed regional and international developments in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Sheikh Abdullah and UK’s Miliband discuss Middle East developments
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the situation in the Middle East in a phone call with Ed Miliband, the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs.
UAE President meets Saudi Defence Minister in Abu Dhabi
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss regional developments.
UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after death of two officers in helicopter crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences to Saudi Arabia following the death of two officers in the crash of a reconnaissance helicopter in the Najran region.
Over 9,000 e-scooters seized in Abu Dhabi under road safety efforts
Abu Dhabi Police have seized 9,237 electric scooters over the past ten months for traffic violations, as part of ongoing campaigns to tighten security measures and improve road safety.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed seeks out next Arab Hope Makers
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the seventh cycle of the Arab Hope Makers, aiming to seek out "people of goodness and creators of kindness in communities".
Dubai announces completion of over 107 projects worth AED1.6 billion in 2026
Dubai Municipality has announced the completion of over 107 transformative urban development projects worth a combined AED1.6 billion in 2026.
Dubai Police responds to more than 5,500 rescue missions in 2025
Dubai Police has announced it responded to 5,732 rescue missions in 2025, with an average response time of 5.6 minutes.
UAE discusses regional developments with Qatar, Oman
The United Arab Emirates discussed regional developments in separate phone calls with Qatar and Oman.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Kuwaiti FM in phone call
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional and international developments in a phone call with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
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 in the government category to the team behind GDRFA's Red Carpet immigration corridor at DXB.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and French President Emmanuel Macron have discussed ways to further strengthen strategic ties, with a focus on investment, energy, advanced technology and artificial intelligence.
The UAE will ban the use of the antibiotic ciprofloxacin in animals from November 1, to help preserve its effectiveness in treating people.
