Preparations are underway for the UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC) election, which will be held in October.
There will be 39 polling stations across the country.
More than 337,000 Emiratis are eligible to vote this year- that’s an increase of more than 50 per cent compared to the previous poll in 2015.
At least half of the seats have been reserved for women this time.
The exact number will be announced before the start of the nomination process.
UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 109 drones
The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 9 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Friday. Of the 112 drones detected, 109 were intercepted with 3 falling within the country's territory.
UAE, US mediate second day of Ukraine, Russia prisoner swap
The United Arab Emirates says a joint mediation effort with the United States has led to a second consecutive day of prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
Emirates expects '100 per cent' network return in coming days
Dubai's Emirates Airline said it expects to return to 100 per cent of its network in the coming days subject to "airspace availability" and "operational requirements".
Dubai Airports: Over 1,140 flights facilitated in past 84 hours
Dubai Airports has announced on Friday that over 1,140 flights have been facilitated at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in the past 84 hours to help travellers return home.
UAE Attorney-General reminds residents not to share misleading videos
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Mohammed Al Sharqi visits Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, praises field teams
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah visited the field teams and defence personnel at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) on Friday.
RTA opens 2 bridges linking Al Asayel to Al Khail Road
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday opened two key bridges linking Al Asayel Street with Al Khail Road via Al Wasl Club Street.
UAE stresses diplomacy, security rights at GCC-EU meeting
The UAE took part in an extraordinary GCC-EU Foreign Ministers video conference on Thursday to address Iranian aggression against GCC states.
Etihad Airways to resume limited flight schedule to 71 destinations
Etihad Airways will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from March 6, operating between Abu Dhabi and several key international destinations.
UAE announces operation of tourism facilities under approved regulations
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism has announced on Friday that tourism facilities, hotels, and cultural and entertainment attractions are operating under approved regulations and the highest safety standards.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan, Saudi Defence Minister discuss regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has discussed the latest regional developments with Saudi Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
UAE condemns Iranian drone strike on Azerbaijan
The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike targeting Azerbaijan, considering these hostile acts a dangerous escalation, and violation of state sovereignty.
MOD send UAE residents missile and drone alert from Iran, Thursday evening
The Ministry of Defence on Thursday evening revealed that UAE air defences were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran that lasted just over one hour.
Dubai strengthens smart monitoring, community reporting
Law enforcement powers will be granted to selected Government of Dubai officials as per a newly issued resolution.
Over 390 delivery bikes impounded in Dubai safety crackdown
More than 390 delivery bicycles have been impounded in Dubai over the past three months as part of joint patrols by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police to monitor commercial transport activities.
Indian board CBSE cancels class 10 exams, class 12 postponed
India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has cancelled several examinations scheduled for Class 10 students in March across the UAE and Middle East region.
H.H. Sheikh Mansour, Kuwaiti Crown Prince stress stronger Gulf coordination
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, held a phone call on Thursday with Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled AlHamad Al-Sabah.
UAE, EU Parliament President discuss Iran attacks in region
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UAE, Bangladesh discuss Iran attacks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Tarique Rahman, Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region.
UAE President condemns Iran attacks on Azerbaijan
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today held a phone call with His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, to discuss recent developments in the region and the implications of the escalating military actions that threaten regional and international security and stability.
The UAE air defences said it has intercepted 9 ballistic missiles detected in the region on Friday. Of the 112 drones detected, 109 were intercepted with 3 falling within the country's territory.
The United Arab Emirates says a joint mediation effort with the United States has led to a second consecutive day of prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine.
Dubai's Emirates Airline said it expects to return to 100 per cent of its network in the coming days subject to "airspace availability" and "operational requirements".
