A female fighter pilot from the UAE Air Force has received the prestigious Asia Game Changer Award. Mariam Al Mansouri, an F-16 fighter pilot, received the accolade at the Asia Society's event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Al Mansouri was one of nine honourees and was cited as a role model for women throughout the Arab world for battling stereotypes - and terror - from the air. Al Mansouri served in the army in other capacities before starting in-flight training.
Road closures announced for Dubai Run
Road closures will be in place on Sunday, November 24, to make way for the Dubai Run, as part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge.
Dubai Airports welcomes travellers with special stamp
In a heartfelt tribute to the UAE's Founding Fathers, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Dubai Airports and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) are welcoming travellers with a special stamp featuring the 'Zayed and Rashid' logo.
UAE steps up support for Sudanese refugees in Uganda
The UAE has provided 30,000 relief food packages to Sudanese refugees at the Kiryandongo Refugee Camp in Uganda.
Al Ain to host 53rd Eid Al Etihad official ceremony
The Organising Committee for the 53rd Eid Al Etihad Celebration has announced that this year’s official ceremony will take place in Al Ain.
6:00am - 10:00am
10:00am - 1:00pm
