Nearly 750,000 people traveled through Dubai’s air, land and sea ports across the Eid Al Adha period. The figures, released by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), revealed the authority were able to complete over 800,000 transactions between September 22nd and 26th. They included nearly 124,000 entry permits issued across the five-day period. Travelers included those going for pilgrimage, as well as residents coming and going from the emirate.
Emirates Global Aluminium restarts production at Al Taweelah alumina refinery
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted prouduction at Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi after Iranian drone attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi in March led to an emergency shutdown.
Dubai Customs gears up for summer travel surge
Dubai Customs has stepped up preparations for the busy summer travel season, with around three million passengers expected to pass through Dubai airports in the first half of July alone.
New control centre to monitor autonomous vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has opened a new central control room to oversee and monitor autonomous vehicle operations across the emirate, strengthening safety as self-driving transport services continue to expand.
UAE supports Syrian efforts to dismantle terrorist cells
The UAE has expressed its full support for any measures taken by Syrian authorities to dismantle terrorist cells affiliated with the Da'esh organisation that were involved in acts of assassination, robbery, and financing the group.
UAE foreign minister holds diplomatic talks on regional developments
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest developments in the Middle East during a series of phone calls with regional and international counterparts.
UAE welcomes Trump's removal of Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
The UAE has welcomed US President Donald Trump's announcement to initiate the process of removing Syria from the country's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
UAE President, Kuwaiti Emir discuss stronger bilateral ties
The UAE and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to closer economic and development cooperation following talks between President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
UAE strengthens power grid resilience with national monitoring centre
The UAE has launched a monitoring centre to strengthen the reliability and resilience of its electricity network through real-time tracking and coordination across all major power providers.
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