UAE from Tuesday, November 12th, 2024

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE has reviewed Dubai Police's latest development plans and projects worth AED 2 billion.

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) is looking into a training aircraft accident that occurred in Fujairah airspace.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the opening session of the COP29 World Leaders Climate Action Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Tuesday.

Dubai has commenced the construction of its first aerial taxi vertiport near Dubai International Airport, which is expected to be operational in 2026.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that its pumped-storage hydroelectric power plant in Hatta is 94.15 per cent complete, with generator installations currently underway in preparation for a trial operation in the first quarter of 2025.

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has exempted employers in the federal, government and private sectors from incurring fines for late contribution payments due for October and November 2024.

The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has announced the adoption of the latest technical specifications from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers to enhance indoor air quality in government buildings across the UAE.

The United Arab Emirates reiterated its strong support for the ongoing efforts to reform the United Nations Security Council during a debate convened at the UN.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted a special dinner in Baku on Monday evening.