Close to 4.5 million people visited Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque during the first six months of this year.
March registered the highest footfall with more than half a million people visiting the site.
In terms of nationality, Indian visitors led the way followed by Chinese, Russian and German nationals.
In total 82 per cent of the mosque's visitors were tourists, while 18 per cent were UAE residents.
Abu Dhabi eases restrictions on pets in hotels, restaurants
Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced new rules allowing hotels and restaurants holding tourism licenses to welcome guests with their pets, like cats and dogs.
Sharjah imams and muezzins granted government employee status
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that all imams and muezzins in mosques across the emirate be placed under the Sharjah government’s general staff system.
Dynamic message signs cut travel times by 20% on Dubai roads
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says its Dynamic Message Signs system has become a key tool in making travel across the emirate safer and more efficient.
Dubai Police invite community volunteers for NYE celebrations
Dubai Police are inviting community members to play a starring role in the city’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, by volunteering to support police operations.
