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Abu Dhabi convicts 8 for sexually exploiting children using online games
Eight individuals have been handed jail terms, ranging between 3 to 15 years, and fines of up to AED 1 million, for committing online child sexual exploitation crimes, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court said on Monday.
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UAE humanitarian ship carrying Gaza aid arrives in Egypt
The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt's Al Arish Port under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,000 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid for the Gaza Strip.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed touches on various facets of politics in new book
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored his take on the "politics of governance" ahead of completing 60 years of public service in his new book.
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Men arrested in Dubai for using fake companies to wire illegal funds
Members of an international criminal network have been arrested in Dubai after an intense police investigation found that they used fake companies to wire illegal funds from "stolen bank cards".
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UAE warns of digital risks as 1.4 billion accounts hacked monthly worldwide
The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of growing risks linked to users’ digital footprints, saying more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month.
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UAE expresses solidarity with DRC over fatal boat accidents
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over two tragic boat accidents on the Congo River.
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Dubai to build 23 bridges for pedestrians and cyclists by end of 2030
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of two new pedestrian bridges as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Project, and plans to build 23 more across key parts of the city by the end of 2030.
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UAE launches Syria development projects worth AED 8 million
The International Charity Organisation (ICO) has announced a series of development and relief projects for Syria with a total value of AED 8 million.
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UAE condemns terrorist attack on military convoy in northwest Pakistan
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a military convoy in the northwest region of Pakistan that killed 12 soldiers.
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Sheikh Nahyan hails strong UAE-Iran ties during community celebration
Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has hailed UAE's relations with Iran, calling the country "not just friends" but "companions in a long, shared journey across history" during a special community event.
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UAE delegation explores space collaboration in Japan
A delegation from the UAE Space Agency, led by Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Space Agency, has visited Japan, as part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation in space exploration, scientific research and advanced space industries.
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Dubai Police urge fans to follow rules ahead of India-Pakistan cricket match
With the highly anticipated Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan set to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, Dubai’s Events Security Committee (ESC) is urging fans to uphold sportsmanship and follow all safety regulations.
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UAE, African Union Commission hold first round of political consultations
The first round of political consultations between the United Arab Emirates and the African Union Commission was held in Abu Dhabi on Friday, building on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2019.
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UAE, Indonesian Presidents discuss bilateral relations, economic partnership
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of economy, development, investment, and renewable energy, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
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UAE, Yemen review cooperation in legal, judicial fields
UAE Attorney-General Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, and Yemen's Attorney General, Judge Qaher Mustafa Ali, discussed aspects of cooperation in the legal and judicial fields and issues of shared interest, during a meeting in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Mexico over victims of tanker explosion
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Mexico following the explosion of a gas tanker in eastern part of the country, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
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UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and US issue joint call for peace in Sudan
The UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United States, known collectively as the QUAD, have issued a joint statement reaffirming their commitment to restoring peace and security in Sudan.
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Dubai welcomes IIM Ahmedabad’s first overseas campus
The first international campus of the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has officially opened at Dubai International Academic City.
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UAE extradites fugitives to Sweden over arms trafficking charges
The UAE has extradited two fugitives to Sweden following their arrest by Dubai Police, acting on an Interpol Red Notice.
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UAE summons Israeli Deputy Head of Mission over attack on Qatar
The UAE has summoned the Israeli Deputy Head of Mission, David Ohad Horsandi, to formally express its strong condemnation of Israel’s recent attack on Qatar.
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Abu Dhabi convicts 8 for sexually exploiting children using online games
Eight individuals have been handed jail terms, ranging between 3 to 15 years, and fines of up to AED 1 million, for committing online child sexual exploitation crimes, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court said on Monday.
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UAE humanitarian ship carrying Gaza aid arrives in Egypt
The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt's Al Arish Port under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,000 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid for the Gaza Strip.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed touches on various facets of politics in new book
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored his take on the "politics of governance" ahead of completing 60 years of public service in his new book.
