An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a school in Sharjah. Around 600 students and staff were evacuated following the blaze on Tuesday morning, which reportedly erupted in the teachers’ lounge. Civil defence teams quickly brought the flames under control. No one was injured. The cause in not yet known, but authorities have urged schools to carry out periodic maintenance work.
Dubai launches special unit to catch e-scooter, e-bike violators
Authorities in Dubai have launched a special patrol unit to monitor the use of e-scooters, e-bikes and bicycles in the city from May 1.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed unveils AED 1 billion fund for 'industrial resilience'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Sunday announced the establishment of AED1 billion National Industrial Resilience Fund to boost localisation within key industries.
UAE, Mauritanian Presidents discuss cooperation, regional developments
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday with Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani, President of Mauritania, who is on a working visit to the UAE.
Abdullah bin Zayed, US Secretary of State discuss regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held a phone call on Sunday with Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, to discuss the latest regional developments.
