Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for the UAE’s public and private sector workforce. Ministries and government departments will be off for four days from Wednesday, September 23; and normal working hours will resume from Sunday, September 27. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Labour has declared a three-day paid holiday for the private sector from Wednesday, September 23 until Friday, September 25.
UAE will remain advocates of peace, not war: Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, took to social media on Sunday to commend the UAE leaders for handling the regional crisis with "wisdom and steadfastness", as "we approach the signing of the long-awaited agreement between Washington and Tehran".
Dubai Customs intel helps foil major drug-smuggling attempt
Dubai Customs has provided intelligence that led to the seizure of approximately 1.332 tonnes of narcotic tablets heading for illegal markets in Africa.
UAE sends 3 more aid convoys to Gaza
Three UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 544 tonnes of food parcels and shelter assistance have entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
Dubai Health attracts 43,263 blood donors for ‘My Blood, for My Country’ campaign
Dubai Health has announced that the ‘My Blood, for My Country’ campaign has attracted 43,263 blood donors in 2026, with 39.5 per cent donating for the first time.
