United Arab Emirates

Dubai residents have two weeks to register all cohabitants in flats, which can be done via the Dubai REST App

A team of researchers from Abu Dhabi, studying the evolution of dissolved oxygen in the Arabian Gulf for more than three decades, found a number of changes that can lead to fish mortality, migration and loss of biodiversity

The new five-year green visa for residents comes into force today; targeting professionals, it offers the opportunity to stay in the UAE for longer, compared with the two and three-year limits on standard residency visas

Sharjah police have launched a new initiative to deliver lost property to its owners' doorstep; the service has achieved a 97% completion rate in its first phase

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Library in Dubai offers guests the opportunity to admire a unique collection of rare and ancient books, atlases and manuscripts, some dating back to the 13th century, as part of the Treasures of the Library exhibition

The Authority for Social Contribution - Ma'an - recently marked the completion of the sixth cohort of the Ma'an Social Incubator and the first in 2022, with 12 participating start-ups developing their business ideas

The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority has urged the public to take advantage of the remaining discount period on their fines, as the 50% discount on all fines will expire today

Al Ain Zoo is now home to 19 Rothschild's giraffes, classified as 'endangered' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature; part of the efforts to protect rare and endangered species, it began housing Rothschild's giraffes in 1974

The new law that comes into force today envisages a mandatory 25 fils fee on all single-use bags starting today; this decision is the first step towards a total ban on single-use bags within two years

Surveillance camera footage cannot be shared on social media or other public platforms, with Ajman police arresting offenders, saying they have the technology and ability to identify and reach in record time any person found guilty of posting them

The midday break for workers during the summer months has been announced, with some jobs exempted for technical reasons; fines are expected for establishments that violate the break

The first café serving only dogs was opened in Dubai by Korean nutritionist and certified pet bakery chef Hyunsuk Ku, with food, coffee and sweets for dogs only

The 31 edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2022, starting today at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will host more than 1.100 publishers from over 80 countries and 450 cultural events, seminars and interactive activities