The completion date for the GCC railway is set to be reviewed. That's according to experts at the MEED Mena Rail and Metro Summit, who will be meeting on October 15 to discuss whether or not the project can be completed by 2018 or if it needs to be postponed. The railway when complete, will connect all six GCC countries with the aim of providing alternative means of travel around the region.
UAE air defences intercept 5 missiles, 17 drones on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates air defences intercepted five ballistic missiles and 17 drones on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
UAE hosts Eid Al Fitr carnival for children in Gaza
An Eid Al Fitr carnival for children has been held in the Gaza Strip under the UAE's Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, as part of continuing efforts to bring joy to children in difficult circumstances.
UAE carries out over 8,000 inspections across markets to protect consumers
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism, in cooperation with the economic development departments across the UAE, carried out around 8,168 inspection visits to markets from February 28 to March 17.
UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain
The United Arab Emirates strongly condemned the Iranian attacks that targeted Bahrain that resulted in the death of a Moroccan civilian contractor in the UAE Armed Forces during a routine mission as part of the Emirati crew.
