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UAE, Saudi leaders discuss strategic ties and regional stability
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties during high-level talks in Riyadh on Wednesday.
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Dubai Police urge drivers to maintain safe distance after fatal crash
Dubai Police are urging drivers to keep a safe distance on the roads, warning that failure to do so remains one of the leading causes of serious, and sometimes fatal, accidents.
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UAE President begins fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has begun a fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia.
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UAE sends rescue team for Afghanistan quake relief mission
Emergency crew from the UAE have departed to Afghanistan to carry out search and relief operations after a deadly earthquake struck eastern parts of the country.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Sudan over Darfur landslide victims
The UAE has expressed solidarity with the Sudanese people after a devastating landslide in the Darfur region killed over a 1,000 people and destroyed the village of Tarasin in the mountainous Jebel Marra area.
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Presidents of UAE, Guinea-Bissau discuss bilateral cooperation
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with his counterpart from Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE, UNESCO and EU celebrate milestone in Mosul reconstruction
The UAE has marked a major milestone in its support for cultural restoration in the Iraqi city of Mosul, joining UNESCO and the European Union in celebrating the official reopening of several historic landmarks.
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Dubai steps up safety checks on household gas distribution
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has ramped up its efforts to ensure safety in household gas distribution.
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Driver error sends car crashing into Dubai storefront
An unusual traffic accident took place on Al Wasl Street in Dubai, after a driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, sending her car crashing into a retail store.
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New absence guidelines issued for UAE public schools
Public school students could repeat a year for absences exceeding 15 days under new rules issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.
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Best spots in UAE to watch rare total lunar eclipse
The UAE will witness one of the rare, total lunar eclipse on Sunday, with Dubai Astronomy Group organising special events to witness the spectacular celestial event.
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UAE responds swiftly to Afghanistan earthquake crisis
The UAE has responded swiftly to the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, sending urgent aid and rescue teams to assist those affected.
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UAE rescue team concludes Albania wildfire operations
The UAE firefighting and rescue team has concluded its operation in Albania, with nearly 1,300 tonnes of water and fire inhibitors delivered across 28 aerial sorties.
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WHO delegation visits UAE field hospital in Gaza
A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid its humanitarian challenges.
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Rain, thunder and hail expected in parts of UAE
A low-pressure system is set to impact the UAE from Wednesday through Friday, bringing noticeable changes in weather across the country.
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Dubai Police seize minibus loaded with gas cylinders
Dubai Police have seized a minibus illegally transporting gas cylinders, sending a strong warning over the dangers of carrying hazardous materials without proper authorisation.
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UAE delivers emergency aid to flood-hit families in Yemen
The UAE has stepped in with urgent humanitarian aid for families hit by severe flooding along Yemen’s West Coast.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed appoints Ahmed Al Sayegh as UAE's Minister of Health
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE government.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan over deadly earthquake
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan after a quake of magnitude 6 killed more than 600 people and injured over 1,000.
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Abu Dhabi's DARB toll charge extensions comes into effect
Starting Monday, drivers passing Abu Dhabi's DARB toll gates will be charged for an additional two hours in the evening, from 3pm, with the daily and monthly caps removed.
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UAE, Saudi leaders discuss strategic ties and regional stability
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their strong bilateral ties during high-level talks in Riyadh on Wednesday.
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Dubai Police urge drivers to maintain safe distance after fatal crash
Dubai Police are urging drivers to keep a safe distance on the roads, warning that failure to do so remains one of the leading causes of serious, and sometimes fatal, accidents.
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UAE President begins fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has begun a fraternal visit to Saudi Arabia.
