President Sheikh Mohamed said the country will 'continue to prioritise energy security' after the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant entered commercial operations. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE President hails fourth unit of Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant

The plant is expected to meet 25 per cent of the UAE’s electricity demands

September 05, 2024, 8:36 AM
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, meets Chen Miner, a member of the Chinese Communist Party Politburo and Party Secretary of Tianjin. Photo: Dubai Media Office
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid meets with senior Chinese official

Ruler of Dubai highlights growth of UAE-China relations

September 03, 2024, 12:13 PM
President Sheikh Mohamed spoke to Muhammad Yunus, who leads Bangladesh's new interim government, last week. Hamad Al Kaabi / Ministry of Presidential Affairs
President orders pardons for Bangladeshis involved in protests

Fifty-seven people will be deported after inciting demonstrations against the government in their home country

September 03, 2024, 6:28 AM
It is hoped the plan will improve traffic flow on Dubai's Al Khail Road. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Dubai opens two new bridges on Al Khail Road

Crossings come as part of substantial development project

September 01, 2024, 10:53 AM
A displaced Palestinian woman waits to refill water bottles at a makeshift camp in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
UAE to restore water networks in northern Gaza

Project aims to deliver water to densely populated areas in need

August 29, 2024, 12:53 PM
Passengers wait for their flights at Beirut International Airport on Sunday, amid escalations in the ongoing cross-border tensions between Hezbollah and Israel. AFP
UAE airlines cancel flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv

Flights to Israel and Lebanon disrupted as conflict escalates

August 25, 2024, 1:14 PM
It is hoped Hatta will become a leading tourist destination in Dubai, not least with cyclists. Wam
Dubai completes 38 new mountain trails in Hatta

Network of cycle paths and walking tracks weave through variety of terrain in latest development

August 22, 2024, 12:02 PM
The blue or sturgeon supermoon appears above Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Blue supermoon to be visible from the UAE for two more nights

Visibility has peaked but stargazers can still enjoy the lunar phenomenon

August 20, 2024, 9:31 AM
Bisou has a French-Arabic theme that plays on its proximity to Dubai Opera. Photo: Bisou
Restaurant of the week: Romantic Bisou lives up to its name

Fine-dining French-Middle Eastern eatery provides the perfect pre or post-opera setting

August 16, 2024, 6:02 PM
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, led the congratulations to mark Pakistan's 77th Independence Day. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
UAE leaders congratulate Pakistan on Independence Day

Messages of goodwill shared on 77th anniversary

August 14, 2024, 10:25 AM
Traffic on Hessa Street in Dubai. UAE motorists can have four points deducted from their licence in August. Antonie Robertson / The National
UAE drivers offered deduction of four black traffic points

Initiative launched to raise awareness as new school year begins

August 13, 2024, 11:08 AM
A pedestrian attempts to keep cool on a hot summer's day in downtown Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
When will peak summer heat end in the UAE? Suhail star visible this month

Dawn sighting marks finish of peak seasonal heat and heralds arrival of cooler weather

August 13, 2024, 9:41 AM
Some government employees in Dubai will enjoy reduced working hours this summer. EPA
Dubai to trial four-day working week for government employees

Pilot scheme aims to improve work-life balance for workforce

August 07, 2024, 2:25 PM
A displaced Sudanese child stands at Zamzam camp, in North Darfur. Reuters
UAE expresses ‘deepest concern’ over Sudan famine

International community urged to utilise ‘all tools’ to address situation

August 06, 2024, 5:26 PM
President Sheikh Mohamed and Kenya's President William Ruto. UAE Presidential Court / AFP
President Sheikh Mohamed and Kenyan President Ruto discuss bilateral relations

Leaders explore investment and development opportunities in a phone call on Monday

August 05, 2024, 3:37 PM