Local News from Friday, February 14th, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals, now including those with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six new countries.

The United Arab Emirates has reaffirmed its strong commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, leading a pivotal "High-Level Humanitarian Conference for the People of Sudan" in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 14, 2025.

Dubai Police has seized 23 vehicles after drivers deliberately obscured or tampered with their license plates to evade detection by police devices or traffic cameras, in a bid to avoid traffic violations.

The Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomical Centre predicted most Islamic countries will begin the holy month of Ramadan on March 1. 

Ten convoys carrying humanitarian aid from the UAE have entered the Gaza Strip through Egypt's Rafah crossing, it was announced on Friday morning. 

The UAE has condemned the car-ramming attack in the German city of Munich, which injured dozens of people.