Nearly 750,000 people traveled through Dubai’s air, land and sea ports across the Eid Al Adha period. The figures, released by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), revealed the authority were able to complete over 800,000 transactions between September 22nd and 26th. They included nearly 124,000 entry permits issued across the five-day period. Travelers included those going for pilgrimage, as well as residents coming and going from the emirate.
UAE and allies urge unrestricted aid flow into Gaza
The Foreign Ministers of the UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt have issued a joint statement expressing deep concern over the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza.
UAE expresses support for Switzerland following ski resort fire
The UAE has expressed full solidarity with Switzerland following a tragic fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, which left several people dead and many others injured.
Dubai Police fines driver AED10,000 after dangerous stunts go viral
Dubai Police have seized a super car and fined its driver AED10,000 after videos of his dangerous stunts across various locations in the city went viral on social media.
UAE sets new Friday timings for government schools
The UAE has announced revised timings for government schools on Fridays, effective from January 9.
9:00am - Noon
Noon - 4:00pm
