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Kuwait activates airport emergency plan, suspends flights after Iranian attack

local news

UAE participates in 11th Annual BRICS Counter-Terrorism Group Meeting

Business

DEWA raises clean energy production capacity to 21.5%

Business

First Abu Dhabi Bank enters into strategic partnership with Water.org, WaterEquity

local news

UAE ranks among world's most sought-after real estate investment destinations, research reveals

World

Lebanon, Israel agree to implement ceasefire following Washington talks

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  UAE, Bahrain Central Bank Governors discuss enhancing financial, monetary cooperation
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  Hamdan bin Mohammed attends graduation ceremony for Ministry of Defence personnel completing Future Leaders and Young Leaders Empowerment Programmes
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  Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed issues resolution appointing Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed as Under-Secretary of Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Ain Region
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  UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish performs advanced surgery on critically ill Gaza patient

Business

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  SAFEEN Drydocks secures major vessel construction contracts valued at AED1.3 billion
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  Hub71 selects 27 startups for Cohort 18 in first all-international intake
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  MBRIF partners with Numou to expand financing pathways for innovation-led businesses in UAE
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  Dubai launches 'SME in a Box' to help entrepreneurs start, run businesses faster, at lower cost

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  Congo Energy & Investment Forum Fuels Oil & Gas Deals
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  African Energy Week's Finance Summit To Be Led By Prof. Oramah
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  The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Affiliates to Host the 14th Private Sector Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan (16-19 June 2026)
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  Nigeria’s Population Boom Will Fuel Data Center Investments
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  China's logistics sector returns to expansion
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  Gold prices rise amid softer US dollar, lower oil prices
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  Oil prices decline in early Asian trading
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  US stocks close lower following broad market sell-off

local news

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Hamad Al Sharqi attends graduation of 302 Fujairah University students

FNC Speaker visits EXPO 2027 Belgrade presentation exhibition

Amna Al Dahak: UAE championing resilience, adaptability to combat environmental degradation

Higher Education Committee reviews legislative, digital developments in higher education sector

Ghobash visits Centre for Creative Industries and Innovations in Belgrade

Saqr Ghobash, Serbian National Assembly President discuss parliamentary cooperation, witness signing of MoU

FNC discusses regional, international developments with Minister of State of Germany

ADEX conducts site visits to UAE manufacturers under strategic AED1 billion partnership with EDB

UAE advances global water dialogue at 4th Dushanbe Water Conference

Mass celebration to mark 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence

Dubai’s tourism industry reviews key collaborative initiatives, future directions to sustain growth

Sharjah Islamic Bank, University of Sharjah collaborate to promote financial literacy, develop national talent

Lifestyle

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  MEAPEN 2026 opens in Dubai bringing together regional, international experts
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  Abu Dhabi City Municipality to plant 5,000 new trees in 2026 to enhance sustainability
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  M42, Arcera partner to advance biopharma localisation, life sciences in Abu Dhabi
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  ECA invites UAE organisations to apply for Parent-friendly Label programme
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  Yas Clinic unveils next-generation diagnostic laboratory built around patients

World

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  Schengen Information System processes 17.76 billion searches in 2025
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  New Opportunities for Youth, Women & SMEs
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  PHC Boosts Epidemic Prevention and Care
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  Flooding, traffic disruptions hit Rome after tornado
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  Emir of Qatar, US President discuss regional de-escalation

Public figures

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  Former CBFC chief and Bollywood producer Pahlaj Nihalani dies at 76
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  Rasha Kelej Named Among Africa’s Most Influential Women
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  A National Legacy Driving Global Impact

EDITOR'S PICKS

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  Africa Day (May 25): Winning Together

  By Herbert Mensah

Articles

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  Amid Strait of Hormuz crisis, the UAE has an opportunity to protect the world's data

  Nasser Al Shaikh
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  Every child’s question deserves an answer

  Dr Sheeba Jojo
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  Can the UN still keep the peace in a divided world?

  Gina Bou Serhal

Sport

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  Emirates Racing Authority announces official schedule for 2026–2027 UAE horse racing season
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  FIFA announces series of technological innovations for FIFA World Cup 2026
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  Abu Dhabi Gaming partners with ASPIRE to support AI-driven game development
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  FIFA approves final World Cup 2026 squads featuring record 1,248 players

culture

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  Sharjah honours Moroccan cultural figures in Rabat
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  Sharjah leaves lasting cultural impact at Warsaw International Book Fair
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  House of Wisdom explores movement of knowledge across civilisations at Warsaw Book Fair

Panorama

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  Your weekend watchlist is here: 7 new releases you won’t want to miss
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  NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after six months of silence
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  Record number of climbers scale Everest this season

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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News UAE participates in 11th Annual BRICS Counter-Terrorism Group Meeting DEWA raises clean energy production capacity to 21.5% First Abu Dhabi Bank enters into strategic partnership with Water.org, WaterEquity UAE ranks among world's most sought-after real estate investment destinations, research reveals Lebanon, Israel agree to implement ceasefire following Washington talks UAE, Bahrain Central Bank Governors discuss enhancing financial, monetary cooperation Hamdan bin Mohammed attends graduation ceremony for Ministry of Defence personnel completing Future Leaders and Young Leaders Empowerment Programmes Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed issues resolution appointing Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed as Under-Secretary of Ruler’s Representative Court in Al Ain Region UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish performs advanced surgery on critically ill Gaza patient Jordan reshapes economy, launches projects to drive sustainable growth FIFA approves final World Cup 2026 squads featuring record 1,248 players Bahrain Defence Force intercepts, destroys three missiles, several drones Abdullah bin Zayed, Portuguese Foreign Minister discuss bilateral relations, regional developments Kuwait activates airport emergency plan, suspends flights after Iranian attack UAE placed in First Tier for third Gulf Club Champions League