Indians in the UAE are celebrating Diwali today. In Hindu mythology the festival of light symbolises the victory of good over evil. Revellers are expected to be out across the city tonight to celebrate with friends and family. Meanwhile, Dubai Police are reminding residents not to buy or use fireworks- calling it a punishable offence.
'Abu Dhabi Declaration' adopted as UN crime congress opens
The "Abu Dhabi Declaration" was adopted on Saturday as the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice opened at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.
Qatar Emir offers condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, spoke by phone with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, on Saturday.
UAE President meets senior Uzbekistan official
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, on Saturday.
Sheikh Abdullah hosts UNGA reception in New York
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a reception in New York on Saturday on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
