Residents in the capital could be charged for waste collection by mid-2016. Abu Dhabi government organisation Tadweer that is responsible for disposal of waste is studying a proposal to make the collection chargeable as part of its plan to encourage recycling. Charging may be based on the number of residents or number of rooms in an apartment or villa. The pay-as-you-throw scheme has been revealed at the 6th Annual Waste Management Middle East Forum yesterday.
UAE air defences intercept 6 missiles and 9 drones on Friday
The UAE air defences have intercepted 6 ballistic missiles and 9 drones on Friday, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence.
UAE aid convoys enter Gaza with clothes for children
UAE aid convoys have entered the Gaza Strip carrying hundreds of tonnes of clothing for children displaced by the conflict.
Rainy weather to continue across UAE until Friday night
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast more rain for parts of the UAE until Friday night, driven by a main weather front over the far western regions.
Dubai dispatches WHO medical aid to Lebanon through overland convoy
Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a convoy of four trucks carrying 21.5 metric tonnes of essential medical supplies from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to support communities displaced in Lebanon.
Remote learning to continue for Dubai schools until April 3, KHDA clarifies
Private schools and early learning centres in Dubai will continue remote learning until April 3, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) confirmed on Friday.
Travellers welcomed with special 'Dubai World Cup' stamp
Travellers landing at Dubai International Airport are receiving a special passport stamp featuring the 'Dubai World Cup 2026' logo.
Etihad diverts two flights due to unstable weather conditions
Etihad Airways has diverted two flights to Muscat on Thursday following adverse weather conditions in Abu Dhabi.
Over 1,300 personnel deployed in Dubai during adverse weather
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has deployed 1,300 trained technical personnel, 500 tankers, and 380 mobile and fixed pumping units in collaboration with its partners for support during the unstable weather conditions in the UAE.
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