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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss opportunities to further strengthen bilateral relations.

Dubai Municipality has completed a package of strategic projects aimed at improving living conditions, quality of life and sustainability across workers’ communities in the emirate.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored a research project tracing the history of the 'Al Khuzam' craft and its connection to the Emirati identity.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, has emphasised the importance of investing in national talent and expanding specialised, career opportunities in the private sector.

Dubai Police e-scooter patrol has arrested three suspects and recovered AED190,000 in cash within four minutes of the theft being reported.

Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to prepare students for an AI-driven future, with the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) expanding its AI Literacy initiative across more than 170 private schools.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured the team of Ethara for winning the 2025 'F1 Promoter of the Year' award during a special ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of the leader of an international criminal gang in a joint operation with Swedish authorities.

The UAE has delivered its sixth humanitarian aid aircraft to Nepal, carrying 25 tonnes of food supplies and clothing for communities affected by recent floods and landslides.

The UAE is marking the 52nd anniversary of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi's accession as Ruler of Fujairah.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Airports have discussed plans to enhance connectivity to Dubai International (DXB) and future transport links serving Dubai World Central (DWC).

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met with Maka Botchorishvili, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, on the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit in Dubai.

Abu Dhabi is making healthier food choices more accessible across its tourism and hospitality sector.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has approved a programme that aims to increase IVF success rates to 80 per cent by 2030.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his Senegalese counterpart Bassirou Diomaye Faye have discussed their shared vision on water development in both nations and globally during talks in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai Holding, a diversified global investment company, has announced a career fair aimed at UAE citizens, offering job opportunities across its wide portfolio of businesses.

Dubai is moving ahead with a major new road project designed to strengthen the emirate’s transport network and improve connectivity with neighbouring emirates.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthis' attempt to target Mecca in Saudi Arabia using a drone.

GISEC Global 2026, the largest and most influential cybersecurity event in the Middle East and North Africa, has opened in Dubai, bringing together governments, industry leaders and technology experts from more than 180 countries.

As many as 200 social media accounts were closed during the first half of 2026 for offering domestic worker services illegally, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) announced on Wednesday.

US President Donald Trump banned news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House on Friday, complaining about their coverage in a social media post.

A 16-year-old student shot dead at least two fellow students and then killed himself at a school in the southern Philippines on Friday, provincial officials said.

At least 16 people, including five police personnel, were killed in northwest Pakistan on Friday when an explosives-laden car rammed into a police facility on Friday.

The UN's World Food Programme, the world's biggest humanitarian agency, on Friday named US President Donald Trump's nominee, Luke Lindberg, as its next executive director, a statement said.

India's food regulator said on Friday it had found a Nestle baby food sample to be substandard and was pursuing legal action against the Swiss company in one of its biggest growth markets.

Berkshire Hathaway said on Friday that Warren Buffett will step down as chairman and become chairman emeritus, effective immediately, nine months after handing the CEO reins to longtime lieutenant Greg Abel.

As many as 75,000 people have visited the UAE under the 'Dubai Invite' campaign, which targeted non-residents with rewards of up to AED 3,000 in hotel stays, dining deals, and more.

Huawei Technologies will launch two new artificial-intelligence semiconductors in 2027, rotating chairman David Wang said on Thursday, as the Chinese tech giant builds up its AI computing business and seeks to challenge USchipmaker Nvidia.

The Arab Monetary Fund will mark its Golden Jubilee in Abu Dhabi on September 28, alongside the 17th Ordinary Session of the Council of Arab Finance Ministers.

Aster DM Healthcare will invest in International Modern Hospital (IMH), under the healthcare provider's 5-year UAE expansion plans valued at more than AED1 billion.

A 165-athlete UAE delegation is gearing up to compete at the 20th Asian Games, which opens in Japan's Aichi-Nagoya on Saturday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus' first 25-man squad for the defending champions' upcoming four Nations League matches.

Juventus hammered Dutch side NEC Nijmegen 5-0 at home with help from two errors by goalkeeper Nikolas Polster and Olympique de Marseille of France lost 4-1 away to Besiktas as the first round of Europa League matches wrapped up on Thursday.

Jos Buttler has become the first batsman to score 15,000 career T20 runs and Liam Dawson took a three-wicket haul as a dominant England beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Cardiff on Thursday to secure the series 2-0.

Floyd Samba wanted to give a good account of himself on his Manchester City senior debut but scoring twice and being named man of the match in Thursday's 5-0 League Cup win over Norwich City was more than the 17-year-old could have hoped for.

Dubai Parks and Resorts is set for the new season, starting October 7, with bowling alleys and racing simulators added to the lineup of thrilling experiences.

Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning Broadway composer who transitioned from chart-topping singer-songwriter to the creative force behind the Broadway musical 'Spring Awakening', died on Thursday at age 56, according to a post on his Instagram account on Friday.

Tickets for Guggenheim Abu Dhabi have gone on sale ahead of its opening on December 11.

Britain's Prince Harry made his first public appearance on Thursday since he and his wife Meghan returned to Britain after six years in California, speaking at a charity event and attending an awards ceremony in London.

The Dubai International Film Festival will return on December 8, 2027, with the first edition focusing on movies and filmmakers from the Middle East.