United Arab Emirates

As Christmas approaches offices across the UAE enter the year-end slowdown, although Christmas Day is not listed among the official public holidays issued under the Cabinet resolution regulating holidays which came into force on 1 January 2025

A new ant has been discovered in Wadi Shees and registered under the scientific name Carebara Sharjahensis, or Sharjah Ant; efforts to monitor local wildlife and study endemic species are ongoing within the Hajar Mountains, ecologically reach UAE region

Commercial operations for fully driverless vehicles have been launched in the emirate, first in the MENA region; the announced was made by Integrated Transport Centre and Abu Dhabi Mobility

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai celebrated Flag Day by hoisting the nation's 'symbol of pride' in the presence of 300 students from schools across the emirate

'Golden Ink: A Journey through Arabic and Islamic Manuscripts' exhibition has opened in Abu Dhabi, offering a fresh look into how handwritten knowledge shaped civilisations; it is a collaboration between DCT Abu Dhabi and McGill University, Canada

The UAE has joined a group of 14 smaller member of WTO in an international initiative aimed at promoting “open and free” trade as "vital to our stability and prosperity" amid growing risks of rising tariffs and economic fragmentation

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre launched a major initiative giving readers access to over 30.000 digital libraries worldwide to promote reading and expand Arabic publications; OverDrive platform for e-book and audiobook is the technology partner

Fly JetPets, a licensed private aviation travel service provider based in Dubai, is now offering a private and shared flight model for pets and their owners on global private jet routes, in response to a booming market projected to enlarge further

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Moscow on an official visit yesterday; A military aircraft saluted and escorted His plane upon entering Russian airspace, an official ceremony with guard of honour welcomed him at Vnukovo Airport

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, released its latest traffic statistics for June 2025, reporting continued strong expansion and high customer demand, with 1,8 million passengers (1,5 in 2024) and passengers load at 88% (86% in 2024),

No golden residency or golden VISA will be issued to cryptocurrency investors, UAE authorities confirmed in a joint statement in response to information circulating on some websites and social media platforms

Kindergartners in all UAE private schools will need to take daily 40-minute Arabic lessons from the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, adding up to 200 minutes per week, and will be increased to 300 minutes per week in the 2027-2028 academic year