Forty eight hours of ‘electoral silence’ has begun this morning, the National Election Committee has announced. All candidates have been urged to refrain from any campaigning during the period. It’s ahead of the Federal National Council Elections 2015, with the silence aimed at letting voters decide without being influenced by others. 36 polling stations across the Emirates are open from 8am to 8pm on 3 October.
Dubai steps up school safety with over 500 inspections
Dubai Municipality has inspected more than 500 schools to ensure canteens, swimming pools, aircons and water tanks are being maintained to meet the city's health and safety standards.
UAE President invites Qatari Emir to attend UN Water Conference
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written message to Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with an official invitation to participate in the 2026 UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai Police honours Saudi national for saving man from drowning
Abdulrazzaq bin Zaal bin Jabr Al Ruwaili from Saudi Arabia has been honoured for his bravery after he saved a man from drowning in Dubai Creek.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai brings global minds together to design the future
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Future Week be held from November 18 to 21.
Sharjah Ruler assures continued free education for Sudanese students
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed authorities to ensure students at Sudan Private School continue to get free education.
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