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UAE formally nominates Lana Nusseibeh for United Nations Secretary-General
The United Arab Emirates has formally nominated Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State, as a candidate for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed...
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UAE President and Singapore Prime Minister discuss expanding bilateral cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday welcomed Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, for talks aimed at further strengthening bilateral...
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US envoy to meet Putin after ‘positive’ talks with Zelensky
Washington's envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Saint Petersburg early Wednesday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin following what US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as 'positive' talks...
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Sheikh Hamdan directs Dubai Future Week invite to 500 professionals from 5 sectors to shape Dubai's future
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the...
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Dubai Police issue 7,735 traffic tickets, impound 1,630 vehicles
Dubai Police have reiterated their dedication to field operations aimed at addressing negative driving practices, specifically targeting issues like excessive vehicle noise and the illegal modification of engines and...
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New speed limits on 5 streets in Dubai from Nov.1
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Command have revised speed limits on five key streets across the emirate, effective 1 November, 2026. Speed limits...
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Saudi coalition says intercepted five drones in Eastern, Medina regions
The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said on Wednesday it had intercepted five drones launched towards the kingdom, including in the Medina region home to one of Islam's holiest...
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SIBF 2026 to host over 50 Arab authors from 17 countries
The 45th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will welcome more than 50 authors and creatives from 17 Arab countries for a cultural programme spanning fiction, poetry,...
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UAE diversifies energy sources, expands investments to ensure reliable supplies: Suhail Al Mazrouei
Suhail Bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the UAE continues to advance its energy sector by diversifying energy sources, expanding clean energy projects, and...
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Dubai to host fourth Arab AI Researchers initiative in November
The Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), in collaboration with the University of Dubai and the Arab AI Index in Universities (AIU), has launched the fourth cohort...
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Emirates Polar Programme takes part in Arctic Circle meet
The Emirates Polar Programme, the first Arab national polar programme, participated in the Arctic Circle Assembly 2026 in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 8 to 10 October, contributing to international efforts...
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UAE climbs in 2026 Global Pension Index
The UAE has recorded progress in the 2026 Global Pension Index, published by Marsh (formerly Mercer), and CFA Institute. The UAE’s score and ranking improved among the retirement-income systems...
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Iraq closes Sheeb border crossing with Iran to check security
Iraq has closed the busy Sheeb border crossing with Iran to review security and install detection equipmentto stop the smuggling of prohibited materials, an Iraqi border official said on...
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Make-A-Wish UAE, Mediclinic Middle East sign deal to support children
Make-A-Wish UAE has signed a cooperation agreement with Mediclinic Middle East, aimed at granting the wishes of children receiving medical care at Mediclinic. The agreement reflects the commitment of...
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Congo's Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma
When a schoolteacher in eastern Congo learned that five of her family members had been diagnosed with Ebola, she was 'deeply shaken,' fearing the worst from a disease that...
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