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Sharjah busts global gang, secures assets worth Dhs65b
Within a qualitative proactive security operation called “END OF THE BATTLE,” Sharjah Police, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, secured the assets of companies valued at Dhs65 billion and arrested 33 suspects from 12 nationalities,...
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Ukraine says US helping Russia as missiles hit Kyiv
Ukraine on Wednesday accused the United States of helping Russia by failing to warn it of incoming missile strikes and hobbling its military response through changes to the Starlink system it uses on the battlefield. President Volodymyr Zelensky...
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We have Dhs2.1tr in active projects, says Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that Dubai currently has nearly Dhs2.1 trillion worth of projects underway, spanning strategic projects in housing,...
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VP approves Dhs292.5b budget plan for 2027–29
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the Federal General Budget Plan for 2027–2029, with a total outlay of Dhs292.5 billion. The...
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MBR Leadership Forum to welcome over 1,000 leaders
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Forum, the premier annual gathering dedicated to management and leadership, is set to kick...
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Fresh attack on Riyadh airport, many wounded
The airport in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was atacked again on Saturday and evacuated, two regional officials said, just days ater three Saudi citizens, including a pilot, were killed. In the latest atack, a missile struck a complex housing...
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Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport kill pilot, 2 others
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority said on Friday that three Saudi nationals, including a pilot, were killed and several people were injured in two atacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Thursday. The conflict between the...
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UAE, Syria leaders discuss regional security, stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al Sharaa discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during a phone...
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UAE slams Houthis’ attacks on Saudi civilian facilities
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the Houthi group’s continued targeting of civilians and civilian and economic facilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as Saudi vessels in the southern Red Sea and the Bab Al...
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UAE, Jordan leaders back efforts for regional security
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein of Jordan on Tuesday held a phone call to discuss bilateral relations and opportunities to further strengthen ties across various fields. The two leaders...
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Teachers’ role crucial in progress of UAE: Leaders
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of World Teachers’ Day expressed his appreciation and gratitude to teachers across the UAE. Sheikh Mohamed on his X plaform said, “On World Teachers’ Day, I express my...
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Mohamed, Meloni discuss ways to boost economic ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, discussed bilateral relations and opportunities to expand cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, during...
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Hamdan visits flydubai pilot, hails his courage
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, visited flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar. Sheikh Hamdan said: “The flydubai...
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Flydubai incident ‘terrorist act;’ captain a hero: Gargash
Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said on Friday that the incident aboard a flydubai flight headed from Dubai to Tel Aviv was a “terrorist act,” as he praised the courage of the captain atacked by his co-pilot. Gargash said on...
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Developing Dubai’s judicial system key to its future: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 15 new judicial inspectors in Dubai. The ceremony was atended by Sheikh Maktoum Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al...
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Iran cabinet studies US response to end conflict
Iranian officials indicated on Wednesday they have received an official US response to Tehran’s latest proposal to end the seven-month war, which US President Donald Trump had publicly rejected just days earlier. The officials did not say what the...
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Mansour and Salman focus on bilateral, regional issues
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, met on Tuesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime...
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President rides Etihad Rail from Abu Dhabi to Dubai
In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence and Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
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Trump hints at more talks; Iran pushes for diplomacy
Iran insisted on Sunday that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel, ater US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting. “Our conditions are clear, and...
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Trump rejects Iran’s offer of reopening Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he had rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting in the Middle East. Iran raised the initiative at the UN General Assembly in New York, saying it had been transmited to the...
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UAE drives action on water, agriculture at UN meeting
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) convened a High-level Ministerial Majlis and Implementation Dialogue: From Water Stress to Implementation — Building Country Pathways for Water-secure Agriculture at the Permanent Mission of the...
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10m meals for Gazans in tribute to Sheikh Ahmed
The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) foundation — in collaboration with the “Gallant Knight 3” operation — will organise the “Ahmed Bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge” event on Sept.26. This initiative aims to prepare over 10...
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US Board of Peace seeks $2.5b for Gaza recovery
US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace proposed a $2.45 billion Gaza recovery plan on Wednesday at a meeting of its members and stakeholders, in an effort meant to span over six months. But the presentation in New York comes as world leaders like...
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Sheikh Ahmed laid to rest at Umm Hurair cemetery
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, performed the funeral prayer for Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum at Dubai’s Zabeel Grand Mosque. Joining him were Sheikh Hamdan Bin...
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Millions told to evacuate as typhoon closes in on Japan
Tributes have poured in from UAE leaders and the racing community following the announcement on Monday of the death of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with many remembering his lasting contribution to the Emirates and sport. Sheikh Mohamed Bin...
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Trump in deciding mode on Iran; Houthis won’t fight US
Fox News reported that US President Donald Trump is in “deciding mode” on Iran, where US and Israeli forces launched a massive aerial bombing campaign on Feb.28 before settling into a now almost-seven-month standoff. The network’s reporter Trey...
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Flames rise near Riyadh Airport, Saudi issues alert
Black smoke and flames rose near Riyadh’s international airport on Saturday, ater Saudi authorities - fighting an escalating conflict with Yemen’s Houthis - issued an air raid alert. Firefighters extinguished a blaze on fuel tank emblazoned with the...
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Pakistani Shaka first to buy iphone 18 Pro Max in UAE
Pakistan’s military spokesman said his country will “go to any extent” to defend Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom comes under increased atack from Yemen’s Houthi forces. Houthi forces this week reported fresh Saudi airstrikes, as Riyadh accused the group...
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Tunisian artist Latifa hails UAE’S progress and diversity
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmad Al Sharaa on Tuesday discussed bilateral ties and ways to strengthen cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, in...
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VP hails UAE’S position as travel and tourism hub
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday visited the 33rd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre until September...
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RTA issues 119,000 driving licences in a span of 6 months
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday held talks with King Abdullah II Bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. The two sides discussed the fraternal relations and cooperation between the UAE and Jordan, as...
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Khaled and Modi focus on productive ties at BRICS
On behalf of 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 participating in the 18th BRICS Summit, which was inaugurated in New Delhi,...
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Students represent UAE’S values, stresses President
As part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with a number of UAE students studying at universities in the country. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed engaged in warm...
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UAE to invest 40b euros in key German sectors
The UAE has announced plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany across a number of sectors that represent strategic and development priorities for both countries. These include industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital...
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President in Germany to further strengthen relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Berlin on Wednesday on a state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. Upon entering German airspace, Sheikh Mohamed’s aircrat was joined by an escort of German military...
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Work on building fruitful ties, President tells envoys
Newly appointed UAE ambassadors took the oath of office before UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the...
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Indonesian airports shut after volcanic eruption
Indonesia’s main airport postponed reopening on Monday ater halting operations following a volcanic eruption that let hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded. Mount Anak Krakatau, about 150 kilometres from Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, erupted on...
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You’re the heart of the nation, VP tells President
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched his new book, “The Letters,” the second part of the “Lessons from Life”. The book opens with a letter addressed to President His Highness...
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President and VP meet King of Bahrain, discuss bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Saturday with King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler...
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UAE relief reaches Nepal; two workers rescued after 9 days
The UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, continues to provide various forms of humanitarian assistance to those affected by floods and landslides in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, supporting relief efforts in affected areas. Earlier, the third...
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Regional developments headline UAE-US talks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from President of the United States Donald Trump. During the call, Sheikh Mohamed and Trump discussed various aspects of cooperation between the UAE and the United...
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UAE does not stop and it will not stop, says VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting. Sheikh Mohammed said, “Today, I chaired the UAE Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi. As our...
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US strikes targets in Iran as hostilities flare again
The US military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday after it said Tehran tried to attack commercial ships and American forces in the Middle East, as hostilities flare once again in an intermittent war that has lasted more than six months. US President...
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Make positive use of AI, President tells students
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated students, teachers, administrators, and parents on the start of the new academic year, calling on everyone to work together, in a spirit of teamwork, to nurture creative...
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UAE schools to welcome over 1.2m students today
More than 1,180 public and private schools in the UAE are welcoming more than 1,277,000 students today, Monday, marking the start of the new 2026-2027 academic year, amid full readiness of the educational system, and academic, administrative,...
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President and VP discuss issues of national interest
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met on Saturday at Al Marmoom in Dubai. During the meeting, Their Highnesses...
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Emirati women shape nation’s future: Fatima
Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the “Mother of the Nation,” Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), has...
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Over 100 die as floods wipe out Nepal areas
A massive flood and landslide disaster on the Nepal-tibet border killed at least 103 people on Wednesday and left several hundred missing, many of them foreign tourists. Aid workers said entire settlements had been “wiped out.” Surveillance footage...
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US drops Syria from terror list, UAE welcomes action
The UAE has welcomed the decision by the US to remove the Syrian Arab Republic from the list of State Sponsors of Terrorism, regarding it as a positive step in support of Syria’s stability and prosperity. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign...
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Emiratis with Dhs20,000 pay to get Nafis support till 2029
The Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council (ETCC), through its “Nafis” programme, has announced updates to its policies following the extension of the programme to 2040. These updates involve a gradual increase in monthly financial support for UAE...
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Five UAE aid convoys with 800 tonnes of relief in Gaza
Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 75 trucks carrying 800 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 and the UAE’S continuing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian...
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US and Canada escalate trade war with new tariffs
The United States and Canada, historic allies along an undefended border, fell deeper into a trade war on Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. Each side blamed the...
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Sharjah Police unveil safety plan for new academic year
Sharjah Police have announced their readiness for the new 2026-2027 academic year with an integrated traffic, community and media plan involving several departments and in cooperation with strategic partners. The plan aims to enhance the safety and...
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Trump vows ‘unprecedented’ economic war against Iran
US President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences for any country that provided “any type of lifeline to Iran” as the United States looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago. Thousands have been killed in the war,...
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Big Heart launches drive to help 3,000 schoolchildren
As millions of children prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, many others face the new academic year without the basic supplies or financial support needed to continue their education. To help change that, The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF) has...
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Sharjah Public Libraries record over 188,000 visits
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received a phone call from US President Donald Trump. During the call,sheikh Mohamed and President Trump discussed cooperation between the UAE and the United States and ways to...
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UAE Central Bank reaffirms nation’s financial resilience
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sultan Haitham Bin Tariq of Oman on Monday discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the economic...
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Popular Pakistani female Tiktoker shot dead in Taxila
The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as...
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Modi woos youth with free online coaching, AI training
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government would provide free online coaching lessons for competitive exams. Modi said the initiative was aimed at easing the financial burden on millions of families caught up in the...
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UAE leaders extend greetings to Pakistan President on I-day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Asif Ali Zardari of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin...
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UAE President directs $10m aid to Colombia after deadly quake
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response worth $10 million to assist those affected by the earthquake that...
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UAE, Bahrain leaders discuss region’s security and stability
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across various...
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UAE focuses on prioritising workers’ social protection
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has recorded remarkable results delivered through its Social Protection System for workers during the first half of 2026, strengthening the protection of workers’ financial entitlements and...
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Registration for Hajj begins from September 14 in the UAE
At least 82 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia early on Monday, knocking down buildings across several cities and leaving others trapped in the rubble. The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with the...
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Shanghai halts 1,500 flights as typhoon ravages China
Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall on the country’s eastern coast on Sunday, bringing torrential rain and strong winds and triggering warnings of flooding and landslides. The typhoon has already...
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UAE slams targeting of ADNOC tanker in Strait
The UAE has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack involving a missile that targeted a carrier affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign...
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Saudi, Turkey and Pakistan sign tripartite defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan on Friday signed a joint defence pact in the Holy City of Makkah that empowers member states to treat an attack against one of them as an attack against all of them. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, Turkey’s...
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Zayed continues to inspire UAE’S progress: President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday paid tribute to the nation’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, on the 60th anniversary of his accession as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, describing the...
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Deal to re-open Hormuz possible this week: Trump
US President Donald Trump said a deal to re-open the Strait of Hormuz could come this week, as Iran and Oman inched toward an agreement on the critical waterway that could ease pressure on the global economy and potentially help bring an end to the...
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President commends UAE Expo team’s role in Osaka
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the team behind the UAE Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed spoke with the delegation about their experiences and the valuable insights they...
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UAE sends tonnes of more relief to Gaza
Fiveuaehumanitarianaidconvoysenteredthegaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, delivering 1,056 tonnes of relief supplies aboard 74 trucks as part of the UAE’S ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian...
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Family cornerstone of a stable society: Hamdan
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister,ministerofdefence,andchairmanofdubai Executive Council, has approved the formation of the Supervisory Committee for Initiatives under the ‘Sheikha Hind Bint...
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Spain installs barrier in Ceuta after deadly rush
Spain said migrant crossings into its North African enclave of Ceuta stopped overnight, as police began installing a 500-metre floating barrier on Saturday off its border with Morocco following a mass rush that killed at least 67 people. According to...
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Over 50,000 Moroccans enter Spain; 57 die in rush
Spain said on Friday it had reversed a huge rush of migrants into a Spanish enclave in North Africa, with most of the more than 50,000 people who had crossed the border by land and sea already heading back voluntarily. The Spanish government’s...
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