Excavations in Umm Al Quwain have uncovered more than a dozen tombs and artefacts dating back to the first century.
Bronze statues, jewellery, pottery and coins from the time of Alexander the Great were discovered at the Ed-Dur archaeological site, which is one of the largest in the UAE.
The objective of the Department of Tourism and Antiquities is to learn more about the region’s history through identifying more burial sites.
UAE air defences responding to missile threats, Sunday morning
The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Sunday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
Ministry of Family grant free Fazaa discount memberships to UAE families
The Ministry of Family has launched a community initiative granting free Fazaa discount memberships for UAE resident families, coinciding with the 'Year of the Family 2026'.
Dubai confirms air interceptions in Marina, Al Sufouh
Dubai authorities have announced early on Sunday that the sounds heard in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas are results of successful air interceptions from the UAE's defence systems.
UAE arrests another 25 for posting misleading content online
Attorney General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 25 more individuals of various nationalities for publishing misleading content online that harms national defence measures and glorifies acts of military aggression against the UAE.
