United Arab Emirates

The UAE Ministry of Education has designated Friday of each week during the month of Ramadan as a distance learning day for students in public schools, its the exception of students whose exam schedules have been approved for Friday

Dubai said it plans to build a solar plant with storage batteries for uninterrupted energy supply, just a month after Abu Dhabi unveiled a similar $6 billion project

A 20% increase in the salaries of Fujairah local government employees was ordered by Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah

After large numbers of sea turtles have been stranded on Dubai's beaches in recent days due to high winds and low temperatures, Dubai Turtle Rehabilitation Project in Jumeirah launched an appeal for help on social media

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security urged citizens and residents to take advantage of the benefits offered by the Friend or Relative Visa service, which allows lengths of stay of up to 90 days

A new 1 km bridge has been inaugurated, significantly easing the traffic flow from Hessa Street to Al Khail Road, reducing travel time from 15 to 3 minutes and providing a link to downtown Dubai and Dubai International Airport

Passengers in Dubai can now 'buspool' to their destination by sharing minibus rides through a newly announced smart app booking system; initially the service will be available in Deira

Freight forwarder dnata logistics has started work on a new $27m logistics centre close to Dubai World Central Airport; the 57.000 sq m facility will process 400.000 tonnes of cargo each year and increase the firm’s logistic storage capacity by around 50%

The UAE's National Immunisation Programme has achieved 90% vaccination coverage of the population, protected against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases

Abu Dhabi is set to hold the 23rd Zayed Charity Run today 23 November at Erth Abu Dhabi, with registrations reached nearly 9.000 participants from various categories and age groups; the €390.000 prize will entirely benefit multiple sclerosis patients

To ensure safety and privacy of both students and teachers, a new ministerial directive has been issued requiring all public and private schools to enforce measures for the confiscation and safekeeping of students' mobile phones in school premises

The UAE will welcome dozens of women entrepreneurs from the Indian Women Network of the Confederation of Indian Industry to study AI governance in education and medical innovation