- 18 hours ago
UAE President approves nationwide healthcare system for all citizens
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has directed the adoption of a national healthcare system that guarantees comprehensive medical care and health services...
- 11 hours ago
Sheikh Mohammed honours winners of 2nd edition of ‘Zero Bureaucracy Award’
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice...
- 10 hours ago
Sheikh Hamdan floats Dhs1b International Space Cooperation Programme
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of the Supreme Space Council, chaired a meeting of...
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UAE intercepted six drones over past 48 hours, reveals Ministry of Defence
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...
12 hours ago -
Trump calls off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of UAE, Saudi and Qatar
US President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because 'serious negotiations' are underway to end the war. 'There seems...
19 hours ago -
VIDEO: Etihad Rail completes first passenger station in Fujairah ahead of 2026 operations
Etihad Rail has completed Fujairah Passenger Station, its first passenger station, ahead of the gradual launch of operations later this year. The station is located in Madinat Al Hilal...
11 hours ago -
Putin trip aims to show China ties unshakeable after Trump pomp
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Beijing on Tuesday for a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, looking to deepen a strategic partnership stretching from Scandinavia to Southeast Asia....
21 hours ago -
Gunman kills 8, including children, at busy Egypt transport hub
Grief engulfed the city of Abnub in Assiut Governorate, Upper Egypt, after a horrific massacre was carried out by a mentally ill man who opened fire indiscriminately with an...
16 hours ago -
Five dead after shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside the mosque before the suspects...
21 hours ago -
Dubai lines up dazzling array of leisure, family experiences over Eid Al Adha holidays
Dubai is set to welcome Eid Al Adha with a citywide programme of festivities, staycation offers, and family experiences running from May 22 to 31. As part of the...
18 May 2026 -
VIDEO: Four crew members eject safely after two jets crash during air show in US
All four crew members ejected safely after two Navy jets collided and crashed on Sunday during an air show at the Mountain Home Air Force Base in western Idaho,...
18 May 2026 -
Palette of flowers: Nada Al Barazi hosts ‘Gardens’ solo exhibition at Intent Gallery
Internationally acclaimed, multi award-winning artist Nada Al Barazi held the ‘Gardens’ exhibition at Intent Gallery, Dubai (May 9 – 13). A recognised cultural voice in the contemporary art scene,...
22 hours ago -
Harry Styles fans to splash over £1 billion on London concerts: Barclays
Harry Styles' dozen concerts in London this summer will see fans spend more than £1.0 billion ($1.3 billion) combined on tickets and costs including accommodation and travel, Barclays forecast...
22 hours ago -
Blockbuster ‘Hope’ shows South Korea’s growing movie muscle
Acclaimed director Na Hong-jin has unveiled South Korea’s biggest budget film ever: a blood-splattered sci-fi thriller featuring killer extraterrestrials played by real-life couple Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. “Hope”...
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Dubai Police warn against dangerous energy drink videos for children
The Cybercrime Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigations of Dubai Police warned against following circulating videos on social media that encourage drinking large quantities of energy drinks,...
18 May 2026