Government News

Jaywalking, hit-and-runs: Jail, up to Dh200,000 fine as UAE tightens traffic law

Hefty penalties were specified for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and hitting the road with a suspended and unrecognised licence

UAE to construct canals, dams to prevent floods, aid water security

The plan — which seeks to boost water storage capacity and prevent floods — will be implemented within 19 months

UAE blocks 200,000 cyberattacks in one week amid geopolitical issues: Top official

The country's cybersecurity chief explains how 'threats increase exponentially' whenever new technology is adopted — but the UAE has always succeeded in countering these attacks

Dubai pays off Dh47-billion debt as revenues get boost from IPOs, 9% corporate tax

The emirate’s economy has bounced back strongly after the pandemic, with all the sectors growing at an exponential pace

UAE approves national stance on AI policy

The country supports the implementation of international regulations that hold countries accountable for developing AI tools that could cause harm or destabilisation

UAE Pass mandatory to access Mohre services from October 18

Those who are using usernames and passwords won't be able to log into the ministry's platforms

UAE approves largest federal budget in history

Majority of the budget will go to social development and pensions and government affairs

UAE announces new national occasion

The Emirates' Rulers came together in a historic meeting on this day, setting the stage for the establishment of the UAE on December 2, 1971

Sheikh Hamdan appointed UAE Defence Minister, Deputy Prime Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan was also announced as Deputy Prime Minister

Sheikh Hamdan approves Dh40 billion worth of projects under PPP model

Dubai's new public-private partnership projects portfolio will cover 10 fundamental economic sectors over a three-year period