Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet on Monday approved a significant enhancement, extending the validity of the Emirati passport from five to 10 years for citizens aged 21 and above.
Category: Living in UAE
Emirates Robotics Competition’s second edition sees 200 students from 14 universities design and create recycling robots
The second edition of the Emirates Robotics Competition, has organised in partnership between Dubai Future Labs, Khalifa University, and Rochester Institute of Technology, has concluded with the participation of 53 teams from 14 national and international universities.
SCI completes first project of its Ramadan campaign
The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has finished distributing the “Ramadan Basket” project, which comes within the projects of its Ramadan campaign and aims to help needy families provide Ramadan supplies and basic needs throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
Sharjah Ruler directs to complete Al Saf, Al Ghail sewage networks
Keen to provide a decent life for his people in the Emirate of Sharjah and the city of Kalba, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, directed the start of completing sewage network projects in Al Saf and Al Ghail neighborhoods in the Al Fareesh suburb, in the city of Kalba. The project comes as a continuation of the sanitation projects carried out by the Department of Public Works within the main strategic sanitation system in Sharjah and the sanitation plan in the city of Kalba.
Emirates Sharia Fatwa Council sets Dhs25 as value of Zakat Al Fitr
The Emirates Council for Sharia Fatwa issued, after a field study it conducted regarding determining the amounts and values of Zakat Al Fitr, expiation, fasting ransom, and Iftar for the fasting person for the year 2024, in coordination with charitable bodies and societies at the level of the UAE.
Repercussions of recent weather conditions effectively contained thanks to joining forces: Sharjah Police
The Sharjah Police General Headquarters' Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Team has confirmed that the recent weather situation in the UAE was contained due to the concerted efforts and joint coordination between all relevant authorities and strategic partners.
Ramadan in UAE: Pleasant weather expected despite gradual temperature rise
Mostly pleasant weather conditions are expected throughout Ramadan, with comfortable nights and mornings and a slight increase in temperatures during the latter half of the holy month.
UAE welcomes Security Council Resolution calling for ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan
The UAE has welcomed the UN Security Council resolution which calls for a ceasefire in Sudan during Ramadan, in light of the continued deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
ADAFSA issues guidelines on dealing with weather fluctuations
Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) urged farmers and livestock breeders to take necessary precautions to deal with storms, winds, and rainy weather, advising caution to avoid risks of weather fluctuations on farms, barns, workers, and winter crops, especially vegetables and date palm trees.
Abu Dhabi Housing Authority launches its new visual identity
The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) has launched its new visual identity, in line with its vision to foster a sustainable housing ecosystem that enhances the lives of UAE nationals across Abu Dhabi.









