Close to 3.5 tonnes of "prohibited items" have been seized in Sharjah.
Officials say they raided a labour accommodation on Tuesday morning when they discovered the items.
It included used clothes, contraband cigarettes and other illegal goods.
Officials at Sharjah Municipality say the items were going to be sold at an unlicensed pop-up market.
UAE contributes $2 million to support healthcare in Sudan
The UAE Aid Agency has signed a cooperation agreement with International Medical Corps – UK to support the provision of healthcare to Sudanese people affected by the ongoing conflict, contributing $2 million to the project.
UAE ministry closes domestic workers service office, revokes license
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), in coordination with relevant authorities, has closed the “Oud Al Reem Domestic Workers Services” office in Ajman and issued a decision to revoke its license due to serious violations.
Dubai launches transport data lab to improve traffic management
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a Transport Data Analysis Laboratory to improve traffic management, predict congestion and enhance road safety across the emirate.
Dubai Police launch campaign to raise awareness on women's protection rights
Dubai Police has launched "Speak Out", a campaign that aims to raise awareness on women's protection rights and encourage reporting on abuse.
UAE condemns armed attack in northwestern Pakistan
The UAE has strongly condemned the armed attack targeting Pakistani police that killed five of its personnel at the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in the northwestern region on Tuesday.
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