A 34 per cent increase has been reported in Abu Dhabi in the past 10 years.
A report by the Statistics Centre in Abu Dhabi reports a total over 38,000 babies born in 2018, compared to 28,400 in 2008.
Just over half of the births were recorded in Abu Dhabi City, 40 per cent in Al Ain, and three per cent in Al Dhafra.
Gargash stresses on unified Gulf stance against Iranian attacks
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has stated there "must be a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance" against Iran following its recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.
Dubai's KHDA to resume school inspections
Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) will resume private school inspections starting from the 2026-27 academic year, with schools notified no more than 24 hours prior to the checks.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Portuguese Foreign Minister
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the repercussions of the Iranian attacks on the region during a phone call with Paulo Rangel, Portugal's Minister of Foreign Affairs.
IAEA chief praises UAE's commitment to nuclear safety, security
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), has praised the UAE's commitment to the highest standards of transparency, nuclear safety and security.
UAE and seven nations urge halt to settler incursions at Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Foreign Ministers of the UAE and seven other countries have strongly condemned repeated incursions by Israeli settlers into Al-Aqsa Mosque/ Al-Haram Al-Sharif under the protection of Israeli forces, including the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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