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UAE President honours 10 individuals with Abu Dhabi Awards
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured 10 individuals with the Abu Dhabi Awards in recognition of their acts of generosity and kindness that creates positive change in the society.
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UAE closes investigations on Sudan’s illegal military transfer case
The UAE security forces have officially concluded its investigations on a case involving an attempt to transfer military equipment to the Port Sudan Authority through UAE territory, with the arrested members expected to be referred to trial.
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Sheikh Abdullah, Turkmenistan’s Deputy PM & FM hold bilateral talks
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening bilateral relations with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, during a phone call on Thursday.
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Dubai boosts passenger transport safety with smart monitoring
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) says its Smart Monitoring Centre has detected nearly 30,000 violations in the passenger transport sector in the first seven months of 2025.
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Severely wounded Palestinian gets critical care at UAE Floating Hospital
A Palestinian man with multiple fractures on his right leg and arm has undergone a critical surgery at the UAE Floating Hospital in Egypt's Al Arish.
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Dubai welcomes the world to largest museum gathering
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, attended the opening of the 27th General Conference of the International Council of Museums (ICOM Dubai 2025) on Wednesday.
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UAE offers condolences to Turkey over military cargo plane crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity and sincere condolences with Turkey over the crash of a military cargo plane on Wednesday that killed 20 soldiers.
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UAE, Morocco to strengthen cooperation to combat corruption
The UAE and Morocco have partnered to enhance collaboration and exchange expertise in combating corruption and safeguarding public funds.
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World leaders, media industry icons unite under UAE's BRIDGE Alliance
A new global organisation called the BRIDGE Alliance has been launched in the UAE, bringing together world leaders, policymakers and creative innovators to drive inclusivity, investment and sustainable growth across the global media and entertainment industries.
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UAE President honours contributors to Life Endowment campaign
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured individuals and institutions for contributing to the Life Endowment campaign, praising their generosity and vital role in strengthening a sustainable healthcare model for the nation.
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Sheikh Abdullah meets US Secretary of Treasury in New York
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held talks with US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent in New York.
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai's future mobility, infrastructure projects
Dubai is taking major steps toward the future of urban mobility, with progress on projects to enhance its road networks, public transport systems and aerial taxi services.
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UAE, Chad Presidents explore bilateral cooperation during Abu Dhabi talks
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chad's leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno have reviewed bilateral relations during a meeting at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE sends sixth aid shipment to Afghanistan
A sixth shipment of humanitarian aid from the UAE has arrived in Afghanistan, as the country continues to support communities affected by the recent earthquakes.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Philippines following Typhoon Fung-wong
The UAE has expressed its deepest condolences and solidarity with the Philippines after Typhoon Fung-wong left at least 18 people dead.
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UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Islamabad
The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing in Pakistan’s capital, Islamabad, which killed 12 and injured 27 on Tuesday.
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New committees to develop Dubai's film and gaming sectors
Dubai is stepping up its media innovation drive with the launch of two new committees focused on developing the film and gaming sectors.
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Abu Dhabi Airports to lead emirate-wide vertiport network
Abu Dhabi Airports has been given the official mandate to develop a network of vertiports across the emirate — key infrastructure that will support the launch of electric air taxis in the coming years.
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UAE condemns Delhi explosion
The UAE has strongly condemned the car blast in the Indian capital New Delhi that killed at least eight people.
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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed launches search for next 'Arab Hope Maker'
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the search for the next Arab Hope Maker.
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UAE President honours 10 individuals with Abu Dhabi Awards
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured 10 individuals with the Abu Dhabi Awards in recognition of their acts of generosity and kindness that creates positive change in the society.
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UAE closes investigations on Sudan’s illegal military transfer case
The UAE security forces have officially concluded its investigations on a case involving an attempt to transfer military equipment to the Port Sudan Authority through UAE territory, with the arrested members expected to be referred to trial.
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Sheikh Abdullah, Turkmenistan’s Deputy PM & FM hold bilateral talks
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed strengthening bilateral relations with Rashid Meredov, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, during a phone call on Thursday.
