United Arab Emirates

The Environment Agency in Abu Dhabi announced its success in planting of 44 million mangrove trees in the emirate since 2020, as part of the UAE's efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2050

The United Arab Emirates announced the launch of the Women in Nuclear Middle East Chapter, a non-profit organisation for women working professionally in the nuclear energy and technology sector

Growth in the size and quality of Dubai's private education sector has more than doubled since Knowledge and Human Development Authority was established in 2007; annual student enrolment figures showed a 12% growth over the previous academic year

Over 35.000 amateur cyclists and cycling enthusiasts took to the streets for the 2023 Dubai Ride; people of all ages and abilities collectively cycled over 546.000 km

The United Nations World Tourism Organisation has officially certified Fujairah as a sustainable tourism destination, awarding the Fujairah Adventures Centre a membership certificate confirming its status as an affiliate member of the UNWTO

Abu Dhabi International Airport's Terminal A will go into operation on 1 November; Etihad Airways will conduct a ceremonial flight today 31 October, prior to the official opening to the public

Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al-Qasimi, president of the Big Heart Foundation, ordered the organisation to provide aid worth AED 30 million ($8,1 million) to Palestinians in Gaza

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has commissioned the second 200-megawatt unit of the parabolic trough complex of the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park

Dubai is about to introduce the world's first floating mosque with an underwater prayer area, at an estimated cost of around Dh55 million (€14 million); the unique religious tourism project that is scheduled for 2024

Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has launched the Happiness SIM that offers exclusive benefits to blue-collar workers at nominal prices, offering 6 months of free data and reduced rates for international calls

Since its opening, the Dubai Metro has travelled over 1 million kilometres, achieving a punctuality rate of 99,7% - the Roads and Transport Authority said

The Dubai Municipality has assigned rescue teams to the beaches across the emirate of Dubai; the total crew consists of 140 people, including 124 highly qualified lifeguards, 12 supervisors and two assistants supervised by an operations manager

The first Dubai Calligraphy Biennial, organized by The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), will be held on October 1 with more than 200 local and international artists