Officials are anticipating a massive voter turnout for the official election day of the Federal National Council on Saturday, October 3. More than 37,000 Emiratis cast their ballot in the ‘early voting’ opportunity on Wednesday. Early voting was introduced to give the electorate as many options as possible to cast their ballot. Almost 50% of UAE citizens are eligible to vote this year.
Etihad cancels flights to Riyadh after Houthi attacks
Etihad Airways has cancelled flights from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia's capital city of Riyadh for two days after Houthi missile attacks targetted King Khalid International Airport.
KHDA to use AI to decide how Dubai private schools are inspected
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is bringing in a new way of carrying out quality assurance visits to private schools, using AI to help decide which type of visit each school gets.
UAE urges food sector to join global water talks
The UAE is calling on the food industry to join global discussions on water ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December.
UAE and Saudi Arabia explore rail connectivity, infrastructure integration
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have agreed to explore stronger rail and energy links, with a new agreement aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation.
UAE envoy visits Singapore to boost business and investment ties
UAE envoy H.E. Badr Jafar is wrapping up a three-day visit to Singapore aimed at expanding trade, investment and philanthropic ties between the two countries.
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