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The UAE has conducted a new medical evacuation from Gaza, airlifting 119 patients and injured individuals, along with their family members, in coordination with the World Health Organisation.

More than 1,300 abandoned vehicles and equipment were removed across Dubai in the first half of 2025.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.

The UAE has reaffirmed its solidarity with Qatar, strongly condemning the Israeli attack on Doha and reiterating its support in confronting all threats to its security and stability during an urgent debate of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to install battery-swapping stations for electric bikes across key locations in the emirate.

The UAE and Azerbaijan have taken a major step forward in their bilateral relations, announcing a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during a high-level meeting in Karabakh.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has directed Dubai Civil Defence to meet the highest global standards in community protection.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has landed in the Karabakh region as he begins an official visit to Azerbaijan.

At the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit, the UAE reaffirmed its full support for Qatar in the wake of the recent Israeli strike on Doha, calling the attack a blatant violation of international law and regional sovereignty.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah has announced 'Majma' Al-Tawarikh' (The Arabic Encyclopedia), a new historical project that will serve the Arab world by chronicling events from 550 BCE onwards.

Dubai has launched a major initiative aimed at reshaping the future of city planning.

His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, is leading the UAE delegation at high-level meetings in Doha.

In response to the recent earthquake in Afghanistan, Dubai Humanitarian has dispatched a second relief airlift to the country in less than a week.

Abu Dhabi has launched its first pilot programme for autonomous delivery vehicles.

Eight individuals have been handed jail terms, ranging between 3 to 15 years, and fines of up to AED 1 million, for committing online child sexual exploitation crimes, the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court said on Monday. 

The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Egypt's Al Arish Port under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying 7,000 tonnes of food, medical and relief aid for the Gaza Strip. 

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has explored his take on the "politics of governance" ahead of completing 60 years of public service in his new book.

Members of an international criminal network have been arrested in Dubai after an intense police investigation found that they used fake companies to wire illegal funds from "stolen bank cards".

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned of growing risks linked to users’ digital footprints, saying more than 1.4 billion accounts are hacked globally each month.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) over two tragic boat accidents on the Congo River.

The Israeli military said on Wednesday it was opening an additional route for 48 hours that Palestinians could use to leave Gaza City as it stepped up efforts to empty the city of civilians and confront thousands of Hamas combatants.

King Charles greeted Donald Trump on Wednesday as the US president's historic second state visit to Britain began with unprecedented pomp, intense security, technology investments and planned protests.

Four people were arrested on Tuesday following a projection of images of Donald Trump alongside convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein onto the royal Windsor Castle, where the US President is set to be hosted by King Charles during his state visit to Britain.

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry concluded on Tuesday that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and that top Israeli officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had incited these acts.

Landslides and heavy rain in India's Himalayan state of Uttarakhand killed at least 15 people on Tuesday, with 16 missing, Indian media reported on Wednesday.

Dubai has cemented its position as a top maritime hub, earning the title 'Crown Jewel of the Middle East’s Maritime Sector' in the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index.

The UAE has joined thirteen other countries in a joint declaration to establish an international alliance to promote open and fair trade.

Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield, whose name helped shape the popular ice cream brand, has quit the company, as its rift with parent Unilever deepened over its stance on the Gaza conflict.

The United States and Britain have agreed on a technology pact to boost ties in AI, quantum computing and civil nuclear energy, with top US firms led by Microsoft pledging £31 billion ($42 billion) in UK investments.

Emirates has opened a state-of-the-art flight crew training centre in Dubai, as part of the airline’s strategy to support its expanding fleet and prepare for the future of aviation.

Pakistan delayed their match against the UAE by an hour on Wednesday after considering a withdrawal from the Asia Cup in protest at a match referee whom they say condoned unsportsmanlike behaviour by India at the weekend.

Portuguese club Benfica are set to name Jose Mourinho as its head coach following the sacking of Bruno Lage in the aftermath of their 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag, Portuguese TV station RTP reported on Wednesday.

Celebrating a history-making year in completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy has confirmed his return to Emirates Golf Club to headline the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from January 22–25, 2026.

Aryna Sabalenka has withdrawn from the China Open due to an injury suffered during her title-winning campaign at Flushing Meadows, organisers said on Wednesday.

A coalition of advocacy organisations and fan groups called on European football federations to boycott Israel in a Times Square billboard that went live on Tuesday, kicking off the #GameOverIsrael campaign months ahead of the World Cup.

Expo City Dubai has unveiled the lineup for its much-anticipated Al Wasl Season, running from October 31 to May 2, 2026.

Actor, director and producer Robert Redford, who was both the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man and an influential supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died on Tuesday at the age of 89.

Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston can personally relate to the artificial intelligence concerns that "The Morning Show" television series unpacks in season four.

Global Village has unveiled that pre-sale for the VIP packs for its milestone Season 30 will start on September 20, and for public sale on September 27, with a chance for one special VIP pack holder to win AED 30,000. 

Emergency room saga "The Pitt" was toasted as the year's best television drama, and show-business satire "The Studio" was crowned best comedy, as Hollywood stars handed out trophies at the annual Emmy Awards on Sunday.