Umm Al Quwain News

Watch: UAE installs artificial reefs along Umm Al Quwain coast

The sustainability initiative will help rebuild fish stocks, protect marine environment

UAE Police announce security exercise in Umm Al Quwain, RAK; no photos allowed

The exercise will take place on Thursday morning and will involve movement of military units

New secret ingredient: How UAE chefs use salt-tolerant plants in local menus

The Halophytes Harvest Festival emphasised the importance of collaborating with local communities, schools, and government entities

UAE: Police to start night patrols at residential areas, workers' housing sites in Umm Al Quwain

The initiative aims to ensure residential neighbourhoods are secured to the maximum at night time

UAE: Cheaper health insurance options to be introduced as coverage becomes mandatory

Rates in Sharjah and Northern Emirates are expected to be lower than the premiums offered in Dubai, say experts

UAE: Geckos that glow in the dark, 100kg green turtles can be found in new UAQ ecotrail

The sustainably designed ecotrail to also feature a 250m wooden boardwalk and a 1.8km guided dune-based path

UAE weather: Yellow alert issued for dust, wind; rain likely over some areas

Horizontal visibility is expected to drop to less than 2000m over some internal areas

UAE: Sheikh Zayed Mosque intersection in Umm Al Quwain to be closed until further notice

The road closure was announced on social media platform Instagram

UAE: Two arrested for hiding over 10kg drugs in Umm Al Quwain desert

Based on the tip-off from Dubai Police, a joint team was formed to conduct a search and investigation that led to the arrest of the suspects

UAE: Stray animals to be seized, disposed of after new decree in Umm Al Quwain

The municipality department has the right to confiscate it if the animal's keeper or owner does not submit a request to retrieve it within seven days