The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has issued a silver commemorative coin to mark Emirati Children’s Day, celebrated annually on March 15.

The coin carries a nominal value of Dh15 dirhams, symbolically reflecting the date of the occasion. On the obverse side, the denomination is displayed alongside the inscription “Central Bank of the UAE” in both Arabic and English.

The reverse side features the official theme of this year’s Emirati Children’s Day:  “The Right to Identity and National Culture.” The design includes an artistic illustration of a traditional fort, highlighting Emirati heritage and reinforcing children’s connection to their national identity and cultural values.

Saif Humaid Al Dhaheri, Assistant Governor for Banking Operations and Support Services at the CBUAE, said the commemorative issuance reflects the bank’s support for national initiatives that promote Emirati identity and strengthen values of belonging and citizenship within society.

A total of 2,000 coins have been issued, each weighing 28 grams of silver. The CBUAE said the coins will be made available for purchase, with details on the release date and purchasing mechanism to be announced later through its official website and social media platforms.

Dubai Municipality has introduced an advanced beach safety system that combines aquatic rescue robots with aerial water-rescue drones, marking a first for the Middle East.

The technology-driven initiative aims to strengthen coastal safety, improve emergency response times, and enhance protection for beachgoers across Dubai’s public beaches.

At the centre of the system is a remote-controlled aquatic rescue robot capable of travelling up to five times faster than a traditional lifeguard swimming rescue. The device operates within a range of up to one kilometre and can tow up to 500kg, enabling lifeguards to reach swimmers in distress quickly while reducing physical risk during rescue operations.

Water rescue drone

Supporting the system is a water rescue drone, often described as a “flying lifebuoy”. The drone can deploy rapidly over water, land on the sea surface, and provide immediate buoyancy support to individuals in distress.

Equipped with a live-feed camera, the drone also sends real-time visuals to lifeguard teams, helping improve incident detection, risk assessment, and coordination during emergencies.

Dubai Municipality said the aquatic robot and aerial drone operate within an integrated safety framework that includes trained lifeguards, continuous monitoring, and centralised control systems to strengthen rescue response across Dubai’s coastline.

Dubai Municipality manages public beaches across the emirate, including Umm Suqeim 1 Night Beach, Jumeirah 3 Night Beach, Jumeirah 1 Beach, Jumeirah 2 Beach, and Al Mamzar beaches.

Flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) began gradually resuming late Monday morning after authorities temporarily suspended operations earlier in the day following a drone-related incident near the airport.

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority announced the suspension as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and airport staff.

Limited Emirates flights

In an official update, Emirates said that limited flights were expected to operate after 10am on Monday. The airline also confirmed that some flights had been cancelled, adding that affected passengers would be contacted directly with cancellation notices and re-accommodation options.

Passengers travelling through DXB have been advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest flight updates as operations gradually return to normal.

Roads to airport open

Meanwhile, Dubai Police confirmed that traffic around the airport has also returned to normal following earlier road closures. The temporary restrictions had affected Airport Road and surrounding routes coming from Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road and Al Khawaneej, as well as the Marrakech Street intersection.

Authorities said the earlier closures were necessary to ensure safety while emergency services responded to the incident.