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President and VP hail UAE’S enduring resilience, courage
The UAE marked the fourth anniversary of January 17th, known as the “Day of Solidarity,” which symbolises the values of Emirati pride and the strong bond between the leadership and its people. This occasion highlights the nation’s resilience and...
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Mohammed fetes winners of ‘Great Arab Minds’ award ’25
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, honoured the six winners of the Great Arab Minds 2025 edition at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. Sheikh Mohammed affirmed that the Great Arab...
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ADSW reflects UAE’S role as a ‘platform’ for action
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday atended the opening ceremony of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week is an annual global...
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Dhs5m fund, bank account for content creators floated
As part of the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East, in partnership with Alfan, the monetisation plaform, dedicated to content creators, launched the Social...
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Content creators shape our future for the better, says VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, atended the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creation...
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Snowstorm freezes big Europe cities, flyers hit
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis. Storm Goreti blew...
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VP chairs Cabinet meeting, reviews 20 years’ progress
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired a Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed said, “Today, I chaired the Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al...
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President hails Mohammed’s indelible legacy of 20 years
In the presence of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met current and former ministers who have served with...
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Mohammed’s leadership creates a resilient Dubai
Twenty years have passed since Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid assumed the reins of power in Dubai, as Vice President of the UAE, the country he loves, and as Prime Minister, watering rose ater rose, and planting tree ater tree, raising structures for Dubai...
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UAE and others voice concern over worsening crisis in Gaza
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Egypt expressed their deepest concern regarding the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, which has been...
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President announces launch of citizen-led govt authority
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the launch of the Community-managed Virtual Authority, a new initiative inspired by the vision of the UAE’S Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, to enhance the role of skilled...
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UAE STANDS TALL AS 2026 UNFOLDS
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has shared a New Year message, extending his best wishes to people in the UAE and around the world. In a post on his X account, the UAE President said the new year should be welcomed with...
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Sultan approves Dhs44.5b budget, Emiratis in focus
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has formally approved the emirate’s general budget for 2026, with total expenditures amounting to Dhs44.5 billion, up by 3 per cent over the 2025...
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Over 16,000 flights hit as winter storm pummels US
A mix of snow and ice bore down on the US Northeast early on Saturday, disrupting postholiday weekend airline traffic and prompting officials in New York and New Jersey to issue weather emergency declarations even as the storm ebbed by...
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UAE and Pakistan firm up shared vision for growth
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif held talks on Friday on strengthening cooperation between the UAE and Pakistan, particularly in the fields of economy, investment, and development, in a way...
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UAE leaders call for peace, love in Christmas message
Rulers of the Emirates on Thursday have wished people celebrating the Christmas in the UAE and around the world. President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated people celebrating Christmas in the UAE and around the...
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Sultan fulfils 65-year-old dream with Mleiha Dairy
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Wednesday inaugurated the Mleiha Dairy Factory, which spans 20,000 square metres and has a production capacity of approximately 600 tonnes. During...
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Social responsibility must to make UAE resilient: President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a delegation representing banks and financial institutions that contributed to the initiative to waive the debts of Emiratis facing financial challenges. The initiative...
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Mohamed, Macron dwell on strengthening bilateral ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday welcomed Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, who is on a working visit to the country. The meeting was held at the Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi, where Sheikh...
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Sultan affirms all support for Palestinian institutions
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Saturday a delegation from Birzeit University (BZU), headed by Dr Hanan Ashrawi, Chairperson of the University’s Board of Trustees, at Dr...
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Sharjah stays incident-free; mercury plummets to 8.5˚C
The Sharjah Police confirmed that combined efforts and close cooperation with strategic partners successfully mitigated the impact of the recent weather system affecting the country, with no significant incidents reported. Sharjah Police operation...
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UAE readies contingency plans amid heavy rain
Light to heavy rain fell in various parts of the country on Thursday, including Ras Al Khaimah, and is expected to continue for 4 days as a result of the country being affected by an extension of a surface low pressure, accompanied by an extension of a...
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Faya is a central station in humanity’s memory: Sultan
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, atended the official ceremony on Monday for the inscription of “Faya” on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sheikh Sultan was received by Sheikh Sultan Bin...
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UAE, EU leaders call for a clear path to Gaza peace
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a phone call on Monday to discuss cooperation between the UAE and the European Union, as well as ways to advance ties in...
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UAE, Cyprus leaders call for talks to end global conflicts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus, held discussions on Sunday focused on enhancing cooperation as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two...
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US bombers, fighter jets fly along Venezuela’s coastline
Fighter jets, bombers and surveillance drones: the United States military has flown a variety of aircraft along Venezuela’s coast in recent weeks, an analysis shows, amid growing fears of conflict between the countries. Washington has amassed a huge...
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Gazans face cold, floods as supplies blocked: IOM
Hundreds of thousands of displaced Gazans face flooding of their tents and shelters by heavy rains, and materials for shelters and sandbags are not being allowed to enter the enclave, the UN International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said on...
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European leaders intensify efforts to end Ukraine war
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany held a call on Wednesday with US President Donald Trump to discuss Washington’s latest peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine, in what they said was “a critical moment” in the process. German Chancellor...
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Hamas threatens to stall next phase of Gaza truce
With the remains of one hostage still in Gaza, the first phase of the Us-brokered ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas is nearly complete, ater a two-month process plagued by delays and finger-pointing. Now, the key players - including...
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Record opening for BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi
With thousands watching and atending from across the globe, BRIDGE Summit 2025 opened on Wednesday with a scale that has set a new benchmark for how nations, institutions, and creative communities collaborate to shape the global media, entertainment,...
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UAE will remain a steadfast supporter of Palestinians: VP
Under directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has successfully and in record time completed the...
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UAE, Ecuador focus on economy and energy ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Daniel Noboa, President of the Republic of Ecuador, on Saturday discussed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the fields of the economy, trade, investment,...
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Mohamed, Barzani discuss ways to strengthen relations
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday received Masrour Barzani, Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, who is on a working visit to the UAE. Prime Minister Barzani congratulated Sheikh Mohamed on the UAE’S 54th...
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UAE draws strength from its people, says President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, accompanied by sheikhs and guests of the UAE, atended on Thursday the March of the Union held in celebration of the UAE’S 54th Eid Al Etihad. Organised by the Presidential Court, the event...
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GCC pledges to safeguard region’s security, economy
The 46th GCC Summit concluded on Wednesday at Al Sakhir Palace, chaired by King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the participation of Their Majesties and Highnesses, the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...
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Zelensky calls for an end to fighting, Putin stays defiant
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday officially inaugurated the Zayed National Museum, located in Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, in the presence of Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of...
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Citizens a priority, leaders say on 54th Eid Al Etihad
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has affirmed that empowering citizens to actively contribute to shaping the country’s future remains a fundamental priority. This reflects the core principle guiding the UAE’S present and future...
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Rulers extol the supreme sacrifices of UAE martyrs
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that 30 November is a cherished national occasion on which the nation honours the memory of its courageous heroes who gave their lives for the UAE, exemplifying the highest ideals of...
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President waives Dhs475.154m in debt for over 1,400 Emiratis
The Defaulted Debts Settlement Fund has waived 1,435 Emirati citizens from debts amounting to more than Dhs475.154 million, in cooperation with 19 banks and financial institutions in the UAE. The move comes in line with the directives of President His...
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Investment in tech crucial for UAE’S growth: President
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday atended a session exploring the UAE’S strategic vision for building an integrated Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem. President said on his X account, “Today in Abu Dhabi, I...
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Dozens perish, hundreds injured in Hong Kong fire
Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in years blazed late into the night on Wednesday as the city’s leader confirmed at least 36 people, including a firefighter, had died and another 279 people were reported missing. Hundreds of residents were evacuated as the...
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Sharjah declared ‘Baby and Family Friendly’ city
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, officially declared the emirate of Sharjah a “Baby and Family Friendly” emirate, marking an important milestone in its ongoing journey to strengthen a...
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President hails Adnoc’s role as a catalyst for UAE’S growth
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has presided over the annual meeting of the Adnoc Board of Directors at the Habshan complex in Abu Dhabi, a strategic hub for the company’s onshore operations which includes one of the world’s...
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Mohammed clears Dhs302.7b budget for Dubai for 2026−28
In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has approved Law No.15 of 2025 regarding the Government of Dubai’s general budget cycle for the fiscal years 2026-2028,...
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Mood highly positive in the camp of Sudani
Incumbent Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, who is vying for a second term, has scored a big win in general elections, sources close to the premier said on Wednesday. An official close to the premier said that his “Reconstruction and...
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President honours Life Endowment contributors
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured individual and institutional contributors to the Life Endowment campaign in recognition of their generosity and vital role in strengthening a pioneering and sustainable healthcare...
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Two-state solution only path to Mideast stability: UAE, UK
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call on Monday from Keir Starmer, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The call discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in support of their mutual...
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Philippine storm affects flights, a million homes
Super Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines on Sunday with two fatalities reported and 1 million people evacuated ahead of one of the nation’s most powerful storms this year. Several airports, including Sangley near the capital Manila and...
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Iraq campaign ends, result to impact Sudani’s tenure
The official campaign silence period began across Iraq on Saturday, one day before special voting begins in the parliamentary elections scheduled for Sunday, Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported. The vote will begin on Sunday with polling for members of...
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Relief to Gaza will be scaled up, Cyprus is key route: UAE
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to increase aid deliveries into Gaza, an envoy said on Friday, saying a sea corridor from Cyprus was essential alongside land and air access. UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh said a maritime route channelling...
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President declares ’26 as ‘Year of the Family’
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday atended a session focused on the National Family Growth Agenda 2031, held as part of the 2025 Annual Government Meetings in Abu Dhabi. The session brought together senior officials...
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Sultan opens 44th Sharjah International Book Fair
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Wednesday, the 44th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2025), in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed...
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Trump’s policies face early test in elections
Voters in New Jersey and Virginia were to choose their next governors on Tuesday in a pair of races that will serve as an early gauge of the American electorate’s mood ater President Donald Trump’s norm-shatering nine months in office. In New York...
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Leaders hoist UAE flag, call it a symbol of pride, unity
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan raised the nation’s flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi to mark Flag Day, a national occasion that reflects the values of loyalty, unity, and pride in the country’s identity and national...
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Mohamed, Burgum focus on boosting energy, AI ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday received the Doug Burgum, Secretary of the United States Department of the Interior and Chairman of the National Energy Dominance Council, who is visiting the UAE to attend the Abu...
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UAE sent aid worth $2.57b to Gaza Strip, says Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, expressed his gratitude to the UAE’S teams for their humanitarian efforts in the Gaza Strip. These efforts included providing massive amounts of food and medical aid, as well as supporting the...
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UAE calls for integrated economic system at APEC
On behalf of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has led the UAE delegation at the Asia-pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Gyeongju, atended...
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Mohammed floats region’s first endowment district
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Endowment District, a flagship urban destination that integrates modern housing alongside commercial, healthcare and...
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UAE evacuates 57 patients from Gaza for urgent care
The United Arab Emirates has carried out an urgent medical evacuation for 57 patients from the Gaza Strip, accompanied by their family members, bringing the total number of those evacuated under the ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ since October 2023 to...
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Scope for investment huge in Africa, says Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed the UAE’S commitment to strengthening its economic ties with the African continent, highlighting the significant growth opportunities and...
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UAE Cabinet clears record budget of Dhs92.4b for ’26
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired a Cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohammed said, “I chaired today’s meeting of the UAE Cabinet at...
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VP launches archives to preserve Dubai’s legacy
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister...
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Dubai is a destination of choice for creatives: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the unveiling of the Dubai Museum of Art (DUMA), a visionary project to be developed by the Al Futtaim Group that is set to...
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Allow Gazans to travel for medical treatment: WHO
The UN’S health agency pleaded on Friday for thousands of people in desperate need of medical care to be allowed to leave Gaza, in what it said would be a “game-changer.” The World Health Organisation (WHO) has supported the medical evacuation of...
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VP crowns Tunisian twins as ’25 Arab Reading Champions
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that a passion for reading is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving force behind community development,...
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Water’s role vital in peacebuilding: UAE
Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, led the UAE’S participation in a series of high-level engagements in Geneva aimed at advancing global cooperation on water, climate resilience, and peacebuilding, as...
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US will not send troops into Gaza, insists Vance
US Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday that the US would not send troops into Gaza, reiterating a pledge made by US President Donald Trump and US officials multiple times. “There are not going to be American boots on the ground in Gaza. The...
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UAE, Slovakia leaders focus on economy and trade ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Robert Fico, Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic, held talks on Monday to explore ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand prospects for development, particularly in areas...
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Kyiv may have to trade land for peace, says US
US President Donald Trump has suggested that Kyiv may have to give up territory in exchange for an end to Moscow’s more than 3 1/2-year invasion, in the latest of apparent reversals on how to pursue peace. Trump appeared to edge back in the direction...
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‘No Kings’ protests against Trump rock American cities
Protesting the direction of the country under President Donald Trump, people gathered on Saturday in the nation’s capital and communities across the US for “No Kings ” demonstrations what the president’s Republican Party is calling “Hate America”...
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UAE ship with 7,200 tonnes of relief sets sail for Gaza
The tenth UAE humanitarian aid ship, part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, set sail from Khalifa Port (KIZAD) in Abu Dhabi on Friday, carrying 7,200 tonnes of relief supplies aimed at meeting urgent needs and alleviating the suffering of people in the...
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Make GITEX Techcation ’26 world’s largest: Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed that GITEX Techcation 2026, to be organised under the supervision of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...
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UAE preparing aid ship for distribution in Gaza
The United Arab Emirates continues loading the “UAE Humanitarian Ship” with food, medical, and shelter supplies under “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” for delivery to the Gaza Strip. This ongoing effort underscores the UAE’S continuous commitment to a...
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UAE and Qatar leaders focus on bilateral ties
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met with His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the sidelines of the Sharm El-sheikh...
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