Thousands of pieces of ivory have been confiscated after attempts to take them through Dubai Airports in the last few months.
The General Departments of Airport Security at Dubai Police, handed over more than 2,200 pieces or ivory from elephants and gazelle as well as Rhino horn weighing over 1300 kgs to the Ministry of Environment and Water.
Smugglers or people trying to transit illegal items or animals, will face heavy fines and jail time.
UAE responds to more missile, drone threats on Saturday
The UAE's Ministry of Defence announced it is continuing to intercept incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a second update issued on its official channels on Saturday at 8:20 pm.
Over 3.2 million visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre during Ramadan, Eid
More than 3.2 million people visited mosques managed by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr, officials have said.
UAE joins 21 nations in condemning Iranian attacks, closure of Strait of Hormuz
The UAE has joined 21 nations in condemning the recent Iranian attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE sends condolences to South Korea over factory fire
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with South Korea following a fire at an automotive parts factory in the city of Daejeon, which left 14 people dead and 60 injured.
