Cooler temperatures, dusty winds and rough seas forecast across UAE this week

Pilgrims complete final 'Stoning Ritual' on last day of Tashreeq

Temperatures to decline, coast set for cooler days

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RAK Ruler receives outgoing Maltese Ambassador

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United States Special Operations Command Medal awarded to Staff Major General Musallam Al Rashidi

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Italy on Republic Day

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Sharjah Ruler approves employment of 717 in government sector

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UAE Government Media Office launches media content guideline, spotlights Agentic AI as future of government communication

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  UAE leaders congratulate President of Samoa on Independence Day
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  Under directives of UAE President, National Initiative ‘Naseej’ launched to transform UAE’s textile sector into a circular economy priority
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  UAE strongly condemns, denounces settlers’ storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, raising of Israeli flag within its courtyards
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  UAE Ambassador presents copy of credentials to Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar

Business

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  Ajman Chamber strengthens global presence at China Franchise Expo
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  Trump signs proclamation amending tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper imports
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  Gold edges higher on easing Treasury yields
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  Dollar steady; cryptocurrencies decline

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  Oil steadies in early trade Tuesday
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  Air traffic through Syrian airspace rises 375%
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  Fuel prices drive Korea’s consumer inflation to 3.1%
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  Oil prices jump more than 4%
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  Turkish economy grows 2.5% in Q1 2026
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  Positron AI establishes ​first ​presence outside US in DIFC to drive next-generation AI inference
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  DP World to expand logistics capacity in Dominican Republic with new US$100 million investment
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  OMODA & JAECOO Highlights VPD Smart Parking Technology for UAE’s Luxury and Future Urban Lifestyles

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DCD reveals results of 4th round of Abu Dhabi Sports & Physical Activity Survey

Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, Bahrain Polytechnic sign MoU on maritime transport, emerging technologies

Muslim Council of Elders condemns storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque by settlers, raising of Israeli occupation flag within its courtyards

Sharjah Ruler attends graduation ceremony of SPAA students

GCC countries enhance water resource sustainability by reducing groundwater extraction, increasing reliance on renewable water resources: GCC-Stat

UAE Floating Hospital holds awareness event on World No Tobacco Day

Thumbay Hospital Fujairah Performs First Reported Awake Endoscopic Spine Fusion in the Northern Emirates

TRENDS Research & Advisory announces transition to TRENDS Group

How Congo's Offshore Legacy Fields Are Powering a New Production Upswing

MoFA advises UAE nationals, residents against travel to Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan unless absolutely necessary

Rulers of Emirates condole with Emir of Qatar on passing of Abdullah bin Hamad Al Attiyah

Bodour Al Qasimi opens Polish edition of 'Folktales Reimagined'

Lifestyle

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  Yas Clinic unveils next-generation diagnostic laboratory built around patients
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  Saudi Health Sector: Pioneering digital transformation through innovation
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  Transforming Africa's healthcare Through Girls’ Education
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  Thumbay University Hospital Welcomes Healthy Baby Boy Born on Eid
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  Merck Foundation in partnership with Ghana First Lady and Lordina Foundation launch their "Educating Linda" Program to support Girl Education

World

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  FNC participates in International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace session in North Macedonia
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  Gunman kills six family members, then himself, in Iowa
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  China to send medical expert team to DR Congo for Ebola control
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  Denmark's Frederiksen secures third term as prime minister
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  Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 321

Public figures

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  Rasha Kelej Named Among Africa’s Most Influential Women
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  A National Legacy Driving Global Impact
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  Khalifa Foundation commends humanitarian contributions of Firoz bin Gulam Hussain, Pure Gold Group

EDITOR'S PICKS

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  Africa Day (May 25): Winning Together

  By Herbert Mensah

Articles

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  The architecture of ambition: Why the UAE does not pause and will emerge stronger than before

  Ahmed Bin Sulayem
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  In the age of AI cyberattacks, prevention is no longer enough

  Sam Tayan
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  Gulf universities: From global partnerships to local strength

  Dr Vanina Torlo

Sport

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  Monte Carlo gears up for Formula 1 Grand Prix on Sunday
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  Special Olympics UAE announces comprehensive programme supported by strategic partnerships
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  Rwanda's RSSB Tigers Crowned 2026 Basketball Africa League Champions
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  Al Dhaheri becomes first Emirati to lead FIA Championship

culture

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  House of Wisdom explores movement of knowledge across civilisations at Warsaw Book Fair
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  Bodour Al Qasimi launches Polish edition of acclaimed book in Warsaw
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  FNC participates in International Parliament for Tolerance and Peace session in North Macedonia

Panorama

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  China accelerates AI application in energy sector
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  Anthropic launches new Claude 4.8 Opus artificial intelligence model
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  China's space station lands new batch of samples for experiments

Travel

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  GCC hotel establishments top 11,200 in 2024, tourism revenues hit $120 billion: GCC-Stat
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  Record 274 climbers scale Mount Everest in single day from Nepali side
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  Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi wins best theme park in world 2026 award

Caricatures and Pictures

Green Earthing

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  Earth Hour
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  Omicron battle
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  An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can...
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  World Press Photo of the Year 2021
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  Santa Claus and COVID-19

Videos

documentary, 1971, narrates the story of the UAE’s Union

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  Ras Al Khaimah Fireworks 2022
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  Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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