2024 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

December 30, 2024 no comments 139
Ain Dubai resumed operations on Wednesday, December 25 Ain Dubai, the world’s tallest and largest observation wheel, has officially reopened after an over two-year closure for enhancements, with tickets now available for purchase and the wheel once again in motion. While no official...

December 30, 2024 no comments 100
Dubai Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished a fire that had broken out in a boat in the Dubai Harbour area near a petrol station. There were no reported casualties. Specifically, the Dubai Civil Defence Operations Room received a report at 11:50am on Sunday that a fire had broken out in...

December 30, 2024 no comments 95
A light aircraft, belonging to Al Jazira Air Sports Club, crashed into the sea off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah, resulting in the death of its pilot and his companion. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has stated that the Air Accident Investigation Sector at the Authority received...

December 30, 2024 no comments 166
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a comprehensive traffic and transport plan to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to flock to the city for New Year’s Eve (NYE) celebrations. To accommodate the influx of visitors, the RTA is advising the public to use public...

December 30, 2024 no comments 95
The Ajman Police have arrested a gang of fifteen Asians involved in fraudulent activities. The suspects had been deceiving people by requesting that they update their banking information or official documentation. They had been impersonating officials in order to create a scenario in which their...

December 30, 2024 no comments 85
The 117th open auction for exclusive vehicle number plates in Dubai achieved total revenues of AED81.178 million, marking the highest proceeds in the history of Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) auctions since their inception. The auction, held on Saturday, 28th December 2024 at the...

December 28, 2024 no comments 136
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces the operating hours for its services during the New Year’s holiday 2025. The timings cover Customer Happiness Centres, paid parking zones, public buses, Dubai Metro and Tram, marine transport, and service provider centres (vehicle...

December 28, 2024 no comments 115
The 2025–2029 strategy represents a key step toward redefining urban mobility, leveraging technology, and fostering sustainability to meet the evolving needs of Dubai’s growing population Dubai Taxi Company (DTC), the UAE’s largest taxi operator, has announced a transformative...

December 28, 2024 no comments 84
The operations involved multiple entities, including Dubai Police’s Anti-Money Laundering Unit, the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit, Dubai Customs, and the International Cooperation Department at the UAE Ministry of Justice Dubai authorities, in collaboration with federal agencies,...

December 25, 2024 no comments 150
The Events Security Committee in Dubai has confirmed its comprehensive preparations to ensure the safety and security of the 2025 New Year's Eve celebrations. Building on the success of last year's plan, the emirate will once again be divided into four operational sectors —...

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