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UAE marks Union Pledge Day, celebrates 55 years of progress
The UAE marks Union Pledge Day on July 18 each year, commemorating the historic signing of the Declaration of the Union and the UAE Constitution by the Founding Fathers in 1971, marking the beginning of a 55-year journey of development, progress and...
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UAE, Oman leaders discuss ways to address ME crisis
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq of the Sultanate of Oman discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two countries during a phone call on Thursday. The...
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President is in Doha, offers condolences to Qatari Emir
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday offered his condolences to Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, on the passing of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani. Sheikh Mohamed also extended his heartfelt...
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UAE condemns Iran attacks on its tankers in the Strait
The UAE has condemned and denounced in the strongest terms the Iranian hostile attacks that targeted the national oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah with two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz,...
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UAE slams Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign...
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UAE, Egypt leaders discuss efforts to address ME crisis
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of Egypt, discussed the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across all sectors in support of their mutual...
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China evacuates millions as typhoon wreaks havoc
Typhoon Bavi made landfall late on Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities evacuated nearly two million people, state media said. Before reaching China, the storm lashed northern Taiwan and Japan’s remote...
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Sheikh Mohamed’s humility wins hearts
A viral video featuring UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is winning hearts online. In a scene that reflects the true meaning of humane leadership — transcending formal barriers and protocol — social media users have widely...
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Stability key to ME peace, say UAE, Kuwait leaders
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of the State of Kuwait, discussed the fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation,...
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UAE flays attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Saudi’s tanker
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait with missiles and drones. Also during the day, the UAE has also condemned in the strongest terms the hostile...
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UAE condemns attack on Qatar’s vessel off Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the hostile Iranian attack which targeted Qatar’s Al Rakeyyat vessel while transiting near the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) reaffirmed that the...
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Iran deal will be there or US will finish job: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or “finish the job,” renewing his threat of military action as Tehran projects defiance following the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...
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UAE President directs $30m emergency relief for Sudan
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth $30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan,...
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Leaders congratulate Trump on America’s 250th birthday
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al...
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UAE seeks immediate ceasefire in Sudan
The UAE has emphasised that the ongoing escalation in and around El Obeid is a stark reminder that there is no military solution to the conflict in Sudan and that the only viable path forward is an immediate and unconditional ceasefire and an urgent...
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UAE, Libya leaders seek lasting peace in region
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, Prime Minister of Libya’s Government of National Unity, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to further...
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US and Iran hold indirect talks as shipping restarts
The US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source with direct knowledge of the talks and an Iranian official said. US...
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CREATES HISTORY
The first Etihad Rail passenger service arrived in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday from Fujairah, marking a major milestone in the UAE’S national transport network. The inaugural trial journey departed from Fujairah Station and arrived at Mohamed bin Zayed City...
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UAE expresses solidarity after Qatari dies in attack
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the brotherly State of Qatar following the death of a Qatari citizen and the injury of another Arab national as a result of shrapnel from military operations in the area. In a statement, the...
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UAE flays renewed Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone atacks by Iran that targeted the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) affirmed that these...
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UAE, Lebanon leaders stress boosting region’s security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Joseph Aoun, President of the Lebanese Republic, spoke by telephone on Saturday to discuss bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen cooperation in support of both countries’...
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UAE urges full compliance with US and Iran agreement
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received a phone call on Friday from Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran. During the call, the two sides reviewed the...
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Thousands feared dead as quakes rip Venezuela
Thousands of Venezuelans were feared dead on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes wreaked havoc in and around the capital Caracas, trapping people beneath the rubble of collapsed buildings and setting off powerful aftershocks. A magnitude 7.2...
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Mohamed, Rubio seek lasting peace in region
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Marco Rubio, US Secretary of State, who is visiting the UAE as part of a tour of the Middle East. The two sides reviewed strategic cooperation between the UAE and US and discussed...
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Khaled opens MBZ City Passenger Train Station
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has inaugurated Mohamed Bin Zayed City Passenger Train Station in Abu Dhabi and witnessed the unveiling of the UAE passenger rail...
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UAE expresses solidarity with Qatar after explosion
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the State of Qatar following an explosion that occurred at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City, which resulted in a number of injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
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We salute every father, says UAE President
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan led Father’s Day tributes across the UAE, sharing a heartwarming and patriotic message honouring fathers and recognising their role in strengthening families. The Father’s Day is celebrated on...
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Europe swelters under a punishing heatwave
A punishing heatwave sweeping across much of Europe prompted a partial alcohol ban in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and the closure of a soccer fan zone in Spain, as temperatures climbed towards record levels. France was expecting 35 of its...
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Switzerland talks on US, Iran agreement put off
The Us-iran talks in Switzerland, planned for Friday, were postponed as fighting flared in Lebanon, creating new uncertainty about the timing of negotiations vital to ensure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. Israel and...
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US and Iran leaders sign interim deal to end war
The US on Thursday lifted a blockade of Iranian ports imposed during the Middle East war after President Donald Trump signed a deal to end the conflict, as uncertainty surrounded planned talks in Switzerland aiming to take the accord further. The...
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UAE and Egypt leaders discuss regional stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Wednesday with Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian-les-bains, France. The two leaders discussed bilateral...
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UAE is committed to world peace, reaffirms Mohamed
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan participated in the 52nd G7 Leaders’ Summit, hosted by the French Republic in Évian-les-bains on Tuesday. The summit brought together the leaders of the G7 countries, consisting of France,...
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UAE and Egypt leaders discuss relations, region
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al Sisi during a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two leaders discussed the strong relations between the UAE and Egypt...
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Rakul shares glimpses from her NY visit with husband
Three UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 42 trucks carrying 544 tonnes of food aid, food parcels, and shelter assistance as part of “Operation Chivalrous Knight 3,’ in support of the Palestinian people and to help...
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UAE denies reports on funds transfer to Iran
The United Arab Emirates has categorically denied reports published by certain international media outlets alleging the transfer of funds from the UAE to Iran. The allegations concern $3 billion. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...
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US, Iran reach a final, agreed upon text: Pak
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Friday the United States and Iran have agreed to wording of an agreement aimed at ending their war in the Middle East and that mediators were working with both sides to finalise a deal. Shahbaz said the...
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CARNIVAL BEGINS
After weeks of build-up, World Cup 2026 has finally arrived and was kickstarted with a bang with a glitzy opening ceremony in Mexico City followed by the first match of the tournament – Mexico v South Africa. Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had...
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7.8 quake rocks Philippines, over 30 killed, dozen missing
A 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines on Monday killed at least 35 people, according to provincial authorities, after toppling buildings and sparking tsunami warnings across the region. National disaster authorities said at least a...
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UAE convoys with 740 tonnes of food arrive in Gaza Strip
Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys, carrying 740 tonnes of food parcels aboard 60 trucks, entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and helping address their humanitarian needs amid...
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UAE flays missile and drone attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom of Bahrain. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) affirmed that these terrorist...
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Pressure mounts further as Iran faces new US curbs
The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a network allegedly exporting Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) from Iran to South and Eastern Asia by falsely flagging it as originating in Oman, the Treasury said. Last month’s drone atack on the UAE’S...
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US House votes to curtail Trump’s Iran war powers
President Donald Trump on Thursday slammed a vote in the US House seeking to order the withdrawal of American troops from the Iran war, suggesting the “unpatriotic” move disrupted negotiations with Tehran. Trump has ranted about “grandstanding”...
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UAE condemns attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain
The UAE on Wednesday condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant...
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UAE, other nations flay settlers’ Aqsa incursions
The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in...
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Moderna, groups get $60m to manufacture Ebola vaccine
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ‘Naseej’ the National Initiative for Textile Circularity has been launched as a strategic mandate contributing to the transition of the textile sector toward a circular...
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Iran says doesn’t trust US as Trump toughens terms
Iran’s chief negotiator warned on Sunday that the United States was not to be trusted, saying Tehran would not agree to any deal with Washington unless it fully secured Iranian rights. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s remarks came as reports emerged that US...
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UAE GDP reaches Dhs1.9tr, grows by 6.2% in ’25: FCSC
The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE’S real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 per cent in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching Dhs1.9 trillion. Non-oil GDP increased by 6.8 per cent during 2025 compared to...
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Trump lists key demands from Tehran in final deal
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he was making his decision on a potential deal with Iran, though Tehran insisted there was still “no final agreement” on ending the Middle East war. A report from Iran’s Fars news agency also rebuted...
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UAE, Arab world condemn terrorist attacks on Kuwait
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms terrorist drone and missile attacks by Iran targeting the State of Kuwait. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) affirmed that these terrorist attacks constitute a flagrant...
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Rulers exchange Eid greetings, pray for peace and prosperity
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, together with Crown Princes, Deputy Rulers, Sheikhs, and well-wishers on the occasion of Eid Al...
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Pilgrims pray at Arafat as Hajj reaches its peak
Around 1.7 million pilgrims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage, defying searing temperatures under the desert sun. The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the total...
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Millions initiate Hajj rituals in sizzling heat
The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, officially began on Monday. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the country, Saleh Bin Saad Al Murabba, commander of the Hajj passport forces, said on...
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Mohamed, Trump, Arab leaders discuss security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a joint phone call with several leaders to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions that support regional security and stability. Those taking...
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Iran and US closing in on deal to end war: Officials
The United States and Iran are close to agreeing on a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the war, two regional officials and a diplomat said on Saturday, as the United States has weighed a new round of attacks on the Islamic...
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Any accord must ‘address’ root cause of ME instability
The US and Iran have just a “50-50” chance of reaching an agreement that would free up the Strait of Hormuz, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Friday, but stressed that any political setlement must address the root...
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Iran hardens stance on nuke issue amid push for peace
Iran’s Supreme Leader has issued a directive that the country’s near-weapons-grade uranium should not be sent abroad, two senior Iranian sources said, hardening Tehran’s stance on one of the main US demands at peace talks. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s...
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UAE flays drone attacks on Barakah from Iraqi territory
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the unprovoked terrorist drone attacks launched from Iraqi territory, including an attack targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant on Sunday, which struck an electricity generator located outside the inner...
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UAE intercepted six drones over past 48 hours: Ministry
The Ministry of Defence announced that over the past 48 hours, UAE air defence systems successfully detected and intercepted six hostile drones that attempted to target civilian and vital areas in the country. The air defence forces successfully...
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UAE plans to train 80,000 employees in Agentic AI
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Sheikh Mohammed said: “Today I chaired a Cabinet meeting at Qasr...
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Fire outside Barakah nuke plant, UAE intercepts UAVS
The Ministry of Defence announced that the UAE air defence systems on Sunday intercepted three UAVS that entered the country from the western border direction. The ministry said that two of the UAVS were successfully intercepted, while the third...
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Putin thanks UAE for help on resolving issue of prisoners
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the...
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UAE, Indian leaders explore ways to enhance trade ties
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation within the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and Comprehensive Economic Partnership...
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Hormuz should stay open, say US and China leaders
US President Donald Trump discussed the Iran war with China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, while new attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz brought a reminder of the costs of a prolonged stalemate, with peace talks stalled. After...
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Trump arrives in China, says we’re 2 superpowers
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at a restless moment for a world worried about war, trade and artificial intelligence. The visit occurs at a delicate moment for...
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Ability to work with future tech is key to success: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman...
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No end to war in sight as Iran, US reject talks terms
Iran said on Monday it had demanded the release of its frozen assets and the end of a US blockade of its ports, after President Donald Trump angrily rejected Tehran’s terms for starting negotiations to halt the Middle East war. The sharp exchange of...
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UAE flays attacks; Iran responds to US plan
Iran has sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal via Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran’s state-run media said on Sunday. Pakistan confirmed receiving it. Iran seeks to end the war on...
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Truce holds as US awaits Iran’s response to deal
A tenuous ceasefire appeared to be holding on Saturday, a day ater the United States struck two Iranian oil tankers. The United States waited for Iran’s response to its latest proposals to end more than two months of fighting and begin peace...
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President and Ruler of UAQ discuss citizens’ wellbeing
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain (UAQ), accompanied by Sheikh Rashid Bin Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Crown Prince of...
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Mohamed, Sisi reaffirm push for regional peace
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Abdel Fattah Al Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, who is on a fraternal visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed fraternal ties and cooperation, particularly in areas...
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Empowering industries a priority: President, VP
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited the fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates 2026, held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). During the tour, Sheikh Mohamed reviewed the latest innovations,...
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UAE leaders extol Armed Forces on Unification Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said that since its founding, the UAE has pursued prosperity for its people and for the world, while responding with decisiveness and strength to anything threatening its sovereignty,...
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UAE condemns renewed unprovoked Iran attacks
The UAE has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed terrorist, unprovoked Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites and facilities in the country using missiles and drones, which resulted in the injury of three Indian nationals. In a statement,...
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India is all set to declare poll results in key states
Nearly 25 crore (50 million) people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times. As we wait for the official results on Monday, early data shows a major struggle...
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UAE resumes normal air traffic operations
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the liting of temporary precautionary measures. The decision was taken ater a comprehensive evaluation of...
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