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The UAE has marked a major milestone in its support for cultural restoration in the Iraqi city of Mosul, joining UNESCO and the European Union in celebrating the official reopening of several historic landmarks.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has ramped up its efforts to ensure safety in household gas distribution.

An unusual traffic accident took place on Al Wasl Street in Dubai, after a driver accidentally hit the accelerator instead of the brake, sending her car crashing into a retail store.

Public school students could repeat a year for absences exceeding 15 days under new rules issued by the UAE Ministry of Education.

The UAE will witness one of the rare, total lunar eclipse on Sunday, with Dubai Astronomy Group organising special events to witness the spectacular celestial event.

The UAE has responded swiftly to the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan, sending urgent aid and rescue teams to assist those affected.

The UAE firefighting and rescue team has concluded its operation in Albania, with nearly 1,300 tonnes of water and fire inhibitors delivered across 28 aerial sorties.

A delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has visited the UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in supporting the health sector amid its humanitarian challenges.

A low-pressure system is set to impact the UAE from Wednesday through Friday, bringing noticeable changes in weather across the country.

Dubai Police have seized a minibus illegally transporting gas cylinders, sending a strong warning over the dangers of carrying hazardous materials without proper authorisation.

The UAE has stepped in with urgent humanitarian aid for families hit by severe flooding along Yemen’s West Coast.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced a cabinet reshuffle in the UAE government.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan after a quake of magnitude 6 killed more than 600 people and injured over 1,000. 

Starting Monday, drivers passing Abu Dhabi's DARB toll gates will be charged for an additional two hours in the evening, from 3pm, with the daily and monthly caps removed.

Dubai Metro Red Line will introduce a shorter route during peak hours between Centerpoint and Al Fardan Exchange stations to reduce congestion.

The UAE will chair the 164th ordinary session of the Council of the League of Arab States on Monday at the headquarters of the Arab League General Secretariat in Cairo.

The UAE's petrol prices will see a marginal increase in September, with one fils added to the cost of a litre, while diesel will fall 12 fils a litre from Monday.

The UAE, on Sunday, expressed its solidarity with Egypt following a train derailment in Matrouh Governorate, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of a number of people.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, on Saturday visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) until September 7.

Dubai Police have arrested a gang of three who attempted to smuggle 89,760 Captagon pills, weighing 18.931 kg and estimated to be worth AED4.488 million, hidden inside clothing buttons.

An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking fears of further damage and destruction almost two days after a large quake in the same region killed more than 1,400 people and injured thousands more.

Belgium will recognise a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly, Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday, adding to international pressure on Israel after similar moves by Australia, Britain, Canada and France.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the border into China on his special train early on Tuesday to attend China's celebration of the formal surrender of Japan in World War II, North Korean state media said on Tuesday.

At least 1,000 people were killed in a landslide that destroyed a village in the mountainous Jebel Marra area in the Darfur region of Sudan, leaving only one survivor, the armed group that controls the area said early on Tuesday.

Vietnam celebrated the 80th anniversary of its declaration of independence from colonial rule on Tuesday, with its largest military parade in decades, unprecedented cash handouts and the release of nearly 14,000 prisoners.

Nestle has fired its CEO Laurent Freixe after just one year in the job after an investigation into an undisclosed "romantic relationship", ousting its second CEO in a year and throwing the Swiss food giant into its deepest leadership chaos in decades.

Jaguar Land Rover's retail and production activities have been "severely disrupted" following a cybersecurity incident, the British luxury carmaker said on Tuesday, adding that it was working to restart its operations in a controlled manner.

Russia agreed to supply more natural gas to China and signed a memorandum on building the vast Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, but has yet to agree on pricing for one of the world's most expensive gas projects, Gazprom said on Tuesday.

The "Red Carpet" corridor has been officially installed to fast-track passport control procedures at the Dubai International Airport using AI and biometrics.

Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, has underscored the importance of the UAE’s economic relationship with India during an official visit to Mumbai.

American Jessica Pegula reached her second straight US Open semi-final with a clinical 6-3 6-3 win over twice Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday, in the first match of the day on Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Keshav Maharaj took 4-22 as South Africa thrashed a woeful England side by seven wickets after dismissing the hosts for just 131 runs in the first one-day international at Headingley on Tuesday.

Alexander Isak's British record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle United to Liverpool on Monday completed an eye-watering summer of English Premier League spending.

Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson has completed a permanent transfer to Turkish side Fenerbahce after eight trophy-laden years at Manchester City, the Premier League club announced on Tuesday.

Amanda Anisimova found her best tennis under the lights at Arthur Ashe Stadium and cruised past Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia 6-0 6-3 on Monday to set up a US Open quarter-final against Iga Swiatek.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, best known for his high-octane action roles, has stepped away from his Hollywood comfort zone to take on a bruising dramatic turn in "The Smashing Machine", which premieres at the Venice Film Festival.

Rock legends Def Leppard will take to the stage at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena in August next year as part of their upcoming tour.

Jude Law said he did not fear reprisals for playing Russian President Vladimir Putin in "The Wizard of the Kremlin", a new film premiering at the Venice Film Festival that offers a chilling, fictionalised look at Putin's rise to power.

Forget the classic Frankenstein films, where the monster had a flat head, neck bolts and heavy boots.

US actor Julia Roberts delves into the rarefied world of academia in her latest film "After the Hunt", denying that its ambiguous handling of a campus assault allegation was politically incorrect.