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A road safety expert says education, enforcement and engagement can help cut the number of accidents caused by drink-driving in Dubai and the UAE as a whole. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Drink-driving the top cause of road deaths in Dubai

Figures from 2022 show the offence led to 533 accidents and 22 deaths

UAEFebruary 29, 2024
Retailers in Dubai and Sharjah are to offer discounts of up to 75 per cent on products during Ramadan. Reem Mohammed / The National
How Ramadan discounts are easing consumer fears of high prices

Millions look set to benefit from cost reductions throughout holy month

UAEFebruary 29, 2024
Dubai Customs officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle 26kg of marijuana hidden in bags of red onions. Photo: Dubai Customs
Dubai Customs seize 26kg of marijuana smuggled in bags of onions

Packages arrived via air freight - but officers were immediately suspicious

UAEFebruary 28, 2024
Sharjah Police noted a 24 per cent rise in drug seizures across the emirate in 2023. Photo: Sharjah Police
Sharjah Police seize drugs worth more than Dh115m in 2023

Force oversees increase in confiscations and campaigns to raise awareness

UAEFebruary 27, 2024
In Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island, Hessa Al Najjar prepares a festive booth for her children, ranging from three to sixteen years old, to celebrate Haq Al Laila. She decorates her house and sets up a welcoming space for neighbourhood children to gather sweets and goodies. “This celebration is a profound part of our heritage, symbolising the communal joy as Ramadan approaches,” she told The National. “Such traditions are very important in fostering community ties and celebrating cultural heritage.”
UAE families prepare for joyful Haq Al Laila with children

Celebration sees children dress up and sing for their neighbours in exchange for treats

UAEFebruary 25, 2024
The 'Turn off the Engine' scheme launched in Ajman aims to contribute towards the UAE's climate targets. Credit: Wam
Eco-conscious driving encouraged at Ajman traffic lights

'Turn off the Engine' scheme aims to foster a culture of sustainability

TransportFebruary 19, 2024
Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services, which opened in 1979, is set to move to its new headquarters. Photo: SCHS
Sharjah Humanitarian City expands amid rising demand for services

Social services hub will have new home in emirate

UAEFebruary 17, 2024
Dubai Police's search and rescue department competes in the UAE Rescue Challenge 2024. Photo: Dubai Police
Dubai Police officer on challenges of leading rescue missions

Patience must be shown to emergency teams as they go about their work, Col Al Hammadi says

UAEFebruary 15, 2024
Paula Rodrigues, second from Left, with other members of the Chilean women’s team at the UAE Swat Challenge in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE women can be excellent explosives experts, says Chilean pioneer

Paula Rodrigues, who took part in the UAE Swat Challenge in Dubai, said females have natural edge in this field

UAEFebruary 10, 2024
The Abu Dhabi Police women’s team are hoping for glory in the UAE Swat Challenge. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE's all-women Swat teams aim for top honours

Eight fighters and snipers are ready for competition's fierce demands

UAEFebruary 07, 2024
Tamara Sanzana (left) and Magdalena Rios are part of the elite Chilean squad taking part in the UAE Swat Challenge. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE Swat Challenge: Chilean crime-fighters facing car chases and explosions head on

All-female team tell how life-or-death decisions are part of the job description as elite squads descend on Dubai

UAEFebruary 06, 2024
Afra Harib Alnuaim at the 2024 SWAT Challenge press conference at Dubai Police Training Centre. Leslie Pableo for The National
Commandos vie for Dh1 million in UAE Swat Challenge

Five all-women teams to take part in competition held from February 3 to 7 in Al Rawayyah

UAEJanuary 31, 2024
Traffic on Al Ittihad Road in Sharjah. The National
Sharjah upgrades traffic lights with AI technology

New software will ease traffic flow and reduce congestion

UAEJanuary 29, 2024
The number of injuries and deaths involving pedestrians on Dubai's roads declined last year. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Fewer pedestrian deaths and injuries on Dubai's roads last year

Run-over accidents killed eight people in the emirate and police booked 43,817 for crossing roads at undesignated points

UAEJanuary 26, 2024
Maria Isabel Macierda won Dh100,000 at an awards event celebrating the efforts of UAE businesses and workers. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Joy for Filipina cleaner after Dh100,000 workplace awards win

Maria Isabel Marcierda, 44, said her winnings will go towards her children's university education and the construction of a house back home

UAEJanuary 26, 2024
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