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Kuwait activates airport emergency plan, suspends flights after Iranian attack

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UAE strongly condemns terrorist missile, drone attacks by Iran on Bahrain

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UAE strongly condemns terrorist drone, missile attacks by Iran on Kuwait

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New cohort of diplomats takes oath before Abdullah bin Zayed

Business

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure launches AI Hackathon

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UAE leaders congratulate King of Sweden on National Day

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  Dusty conditions, rising temperatures and possible fog in coastal areas
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  UAE participates in 11th Annual BRICS Counter-Terrorism Group Meeting
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  DEWA raises clean energy production capacity to 21.5%
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  First Abu Dhabi Bank enters into strategic partnership with Water.org, WaterEquity

Business

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  ADNOC backs Emirati talent through Industrialists Career Exhibition
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  Fujairah Free Zone explores enhancing economic cooperation with China
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  Economic relations with UAE witnessing sustained growth: South African Chamber President
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  Digital transformation journey takes centre stage at ANGOTIC 2026

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  Afreximbank Deepens Engagement with Jamaica to Drive Trade, Investment and Industrialisation
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  Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2027 to Define Libya's Next Phase of Energy Expansion in Tripoli
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  African Development Bank Group approves $125 million investment in African Trade and Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to expand risk insurance capacity in Africa
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  EU fossil fuel imports decline since Middle East conflict began
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  China's service trade grows 4.9% in first four months
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  Uzbekistan begins construction of first nuclear power plant costing $9.5 bn
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  US stock indexes sharply with Nasdaq plunging 4.18%
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  Bitcoin drops below $60,000 for first time since October 2024

local news

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DCD Abu Dhabi to announce winners of first cycle of Damj Award in mid-June

MOCCAE launches nationwide activities to promote sustainable community behaviour and eco‑friendly lifestyle

Gulf youth central to achieving national visions, GCC Secretary-General says

IDCT 2026 in Abu Dhabi highlights family, education role amid AI, media changes

Bahraini Foreign Minister praises Gulf youth role in countering hostile Iranian attacks

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

Lifestyle

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  IUCC 2026 opens in Dubai with focus on AI, advanced urology care
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  Launch of “Rays of Hope” Animation Film and Storybook to Raise Awareness on Childhood Cancer in Africa
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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

World

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  Prof Oramah's appointments to the Royal African Society Patronage and Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund herald continued recognition of his global leadership and pan-African impact
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  Africa Finance Corporation Raises Record US$2 Billion Syndicated Loan in Landmark Show of Confidence in Transformational Infrastructure Strategy
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  Bahrain intercepts Iranian missiles, condemns attacks on Kuwait
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  Kuwait resumes air navigation after temporary airspace closure
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  Israeli airstrike kills several Lebanese military personnel, including officer

Public figures

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  Amna Al Dahak: The UAE is a pioneer in championing resilience and adaptability to combat environmental degradation
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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

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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  Egypt recovers four rare antiquities from US
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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

Panorama

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  AI-developed vaccine tested on humans shows limited results
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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

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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  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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