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UAE stresses on stability of Qatar, GCC during urgent council debate
The UAE has reaffirmed its full solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha and stressing on the stability and security of the GCC during an urgent debate held by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Battery-swap stations to drive greener delivery transport in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.
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UAE, Azerbaijan seal strategic partnership
The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan: Dubai aims for global best in community protection
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 directed Dubai Civil Defence to meet the highest global standards in community protection.
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UAE President arrives in Azerbaijan on official visit
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in the Karabakh region as he begins an official visit to Azerbaijan.
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UAE stands firm with Qatar, urges unified voice and global action
At the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its full support for Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli strike on Doha, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and regional sovereignty.
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Sharjah Ruler documents history in new encyclopedia
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has announced 'Majma' Al-Tawarikh' (The Arabic Encyclopedia), a new historical project that will serve the Arab world by chronicling events from 550 BCE onwards.
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Dubai sets global standards in urban planning with new think tank
Dubai has launched a major initiative aimed at reshaping the future of city planning.
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H.H. Sheikh Mansour arrives in Doha for Arab-Islamic Summit
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, is leading the UAE delegation at high-level meetings in Doha.
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Dubai Humanitarian dispatches more earthquake relief to Afghanistan
In response to the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a second relief airlift to the country in less than a week.
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Watch: Autonomous delivery vehicles make their debut in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot programme for autonomous delivery vehicles.
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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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UAE stresses on stability of Qatar, GCC during urgent council debate
The UAE has reaffirmed its full solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Doha and stressing on the stability and security of the GCC during an urgent debate held by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Battery-swap stations to drive greener delivery transport in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.
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UAE, Azerbaijan seal strategic partnership
The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.
