Dubai Customs thwarted 87 attempts to bring in marijuana oil in the first quarter of 2019.
It's a huge spike from the same period last year, with 36 seizures in 2018.
Authorities say they the illegal substance is used in e-cigarettes and vape pens.
The Smart Customs Baggage Inspection System is devised to help officers identify suspicious baggage at Dubai airports, a top official explained.
UAE expresses solidarity with Greece over death of two pilots in plane crash
The United Arab Emirates has expressed solidarity with Greece following a plane crash during an airshow at Tanagra Air Force Base north of Athens, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to UAE President in personal message
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, paid tribute to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, in a personal message reflecting on his leadership, character and role in shaping the country's future.
UAE joins 7 other countries in rejecting displacement of Palestinians from Gaza
The UAE joined Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt on Sunday in a coordinated statement rejecting proposals to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip.
Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza carrying 533 tonnes of supplies
Five UAE aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip over the last week carrying 533 tonnes of humanitarian supplies as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.
UAE search and rescue team begins field operations in flood-hit Nepal
The UAE Search and Rescue Team has begun field operations in Nepal's Rasuwa region to support authorities responding to the devastating floods.
Dubai Police completes 104 technology projects in a year
Dubai Police completed 104 strategic and operational technology projects over the past year as it expanded the use of artificial intelligence and automation across its services, it announced on Sunday.
UAE leaders meet with King of Bahrain to discuss regional issues
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday with King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.
New RTA development at Al Qiyadah Intersection cuts traffic by 15 per cent
Dubai's Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) has completed traffic improvements at Al Qiyadah Intersection towards Abu Hail and Salah Al Din Streets.
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