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Dubai has taken a major step towards becoming a global leader in advanced healthcare and wellness.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan on Wednesday.

Reem Al Hashimy, UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation, and Swedish Minister Benjamin Dousa have stressed the importance of political solutions for solving conflicts around the world.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has facilitated a second relief airlift to support the response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the repercussions of the Iranian attacks that targeted the Gulf region in a phone call with Egyptian foreign minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has chaired the second Defence Council meeting of 2026.

During an official visit to Sweden, Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria Ingrid Alice Désiré.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has expressed his condolences in a message to the leader of Philippines Ferdinand Marcos Jr after a powerful earthquake left at least 37 dead.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the reconstitution of the Emirates Health Services' board in efforts to strengthen the sector.

The UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al-Arish has started treating five new patients from Gaza under the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 campaign to offer critical medical care to those injured in the conflict.

The UAE has welcomed a joint international statement on Sudan, reaffirming support for a peaceful, democratic and stable future for the African nation.

The UAE's National Anti-Narcotics Authority, in coordination with Dubai Police, has foiled an attempt to smuggle 267,300 amphetamine pills.

The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the return of its Occupational Heat Stress Prevention Policy for the 22nd consecutive year.

Dubai Police have issued a warning about the dangers of stopping on the road after a minibus crashed into a broken-down truck on Dubai's Emirates Road, killing seven and injuring nine others.

Dubai has announced new councils for parents and educators under Knowledge and Human Development Authority's efforts to offer a more active role to both communities in shaping the Emirate's private education landscape.

Teams from Sharjah Civil Defence carried out a dramatic rescue mission to save a newborn who was trapped in an apartment fire in Al Nasserya.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli targeting of a vehicle belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces in southern Lebanon that killed three military personnel on Saturday.

Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has pledged humanitarian aid worth AED36.7 million to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will begin an official visit to Sweden on Monday, leading a high-level UAE delegation of ministers and government officials.

Sharjah Police have recovered a bag containing the life savings of an Arab resident after it was accidentally left behind in a taxi.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran had taken too long to negotiate a deal and would now "have to pay the price," while Tehran said it would reassess diplomatic engagement with Washington after overnight tit-for-tat strikes.

At least 12 people were killed and nine injured on Tuesday evening when gunmen opened fire at an informal settlement in Cleveland, east of Johannesburg, police said on Wednesday.

Masked men burned families out of their homes in Belfast in a wave of anti-immigrant violence on Tuesday night after a Sudanese man was charged over a knife attack, Northern Ireland's First Minister Michelle O’Neill said.

At least 13 people have been killed after Pakistan's military launched air strikes in three Afghan provinces, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Wednesday, in a renewal of a conflict that has killed hundreds this year.

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday has confirmed that Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, with 115 deaths recorded, as it raises awareness within the local population about the importance of safety measures.

Emirates will roll out incentives aimed at winning back customers worried about the protracted Iran war, focusing on safety and reliable travel connections rather than lower fares, the airline's President Tim Clark told Reuters on Tuesday.

The expense eligibility on VAT refunds on the costs of constructing new homes for UAE nationals has been expanded under a new initiative by the Federal Tax Authority (FTA), with AED 25,000 set for each claim.

Shares from Swiss-incorporated companies can now be traded on Dubai Financial Market (DFM) after it has been recognised by Switzerland's Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as a foreign trading venue.

Apple has rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri on Monday, betting the upgraded assistant can help close the gap with Big Tech rivals and new-age startups in the crucial AI race.

Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme has helped more than 3,200 residents purchase their first homes in the emirate since its launch in July last year.

England captain Ben Stokes and bowler Gus Atkinson have both been left out of the second test against New Zealand starting next week at The Oval, the ECB said on Wednesday.

Iran's football federation said on Tuesday its ticket allocation had been pulled just days before the World Cup starts, leaving supporters who had already made travel plans unable to attend their team's matches.

The PGA Tour is expanding its international alliances and will co-sanction the Australian Open with the DP World Tour, Golf Australia has announced Tuesday.

Serena Williams stole the show at Queen's Club on Tuesday as the American icon made her eagerly awaited return to competitive action nearly four years after her last match.

Benfica have announced that Real Madrid have expressed their intention to hire manager Jose Mourinho, stating that the coach has already agreed to the move.

Pop superstar Taylor Swift made a surprise appearance in Hollywood at the premiere of animated movie "Toy Story 5".

Gipsy Kings by André Reyes is heading to Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, June 21 under the 'Viva El Arte' 2026 tour. 

Italian fashion house Prada has unveiled the inner-layer garment set to be worn by NASA astronauts heading to the moon, underscoring the brand's push to be the first major luxury player to make inroads in the space industry.

"Schmigadoon!" has won the Tony Award for best musical on Sunday, while more socially driven works dominated other top categories, with “Liberation” taking best play, “Ragtime” best musical revival and John Lithgow best leading actor for “Giant”.

As he spoke at a gathering on Saturday to protest Paramount Skydance's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery , stand-up comedian Adam Conover framed the ongoing media consolidation as an existential threat to an industry that made the United States a cultural power.