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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, along with other Rulers, offered their condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has been laid to rest at Dubai's Umm Hurair Cemetery on Tuesday, following a funeral prayer attended by royals at Grand Zabeel Mosque.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has passed away on Monday, with the Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declaring a 10-day mourning in the Emirate.

More than AED17.8 million in debt have been settled for UAE nationals living in Sharjah.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has chaired a trilateral meeting under the framework of the UAE-France-India cooperation initiative on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA81.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has participated in a meeting convened by US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the 81st Session of UNGA81 in New York.

Foreign ministers from the UAE and seven other countries have expressed deep concern over the continuing humanitarian suffering in Gaza.

Sharjah is moving ahead with a major new recreational project in Kalba.

The funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Za'abeel Grand Mosque in Dubai.

A total of 377 fake recruitments to bypass Emiratisation targets have been detected at private sector firms across the UAE during the first half of 2026, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Tuesday.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with foreign ministers from a host of countries on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York.

The UAE is preparing to host the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi, bringing together governments and justice experts to address emerging and cross-border crime.

Abu Dhabi has introduced a new system to measure, report and verify greenhouse gas emissions across key sectors.

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved all housing support requests submitted by citizens to the Sharjah Department of Housing up to September 21, 2026.

The Abu Dhabi Labour Court has recovered more than AED 7.8 million in financial entitlements for 948 workers after resolving three collective labour disputes within a three-month period.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will lead the UAE delegation at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York.

The UAE, working with Paraguay, has sent humanitarian supplies to communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia as part of a $10 million aid package.

The UAE has called for a more inclusive international approach to combating extremism and hate speech, with greater involvement from community leaders, young people, civil society and technology companies.

Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip over the past week carrying 781 tonnes of supplies as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

Etihad Rail has launched a direct cargo rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) in an effort to bring trade closer to customers.

The first shuttle talks between the US and Iran for months raised hopes on Wednesday that the adversaries could make some progress towards ending the Middle East war, although neither side spelled out any change in their positions.

Israeli airstrikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, local health officials said, and Israel said one of the attacks targeted a Hamas finance chief.

The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, on Wednesday lowered the number of votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte, reducing the threshold prosecutors must clear to secure a guilty verdict.

Pakistan curbed access on Wednesday to its capital, Islamabad, ahead of a march planned by supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, blocking major highways with shipping containers and deploying tens of thousands of security forces.

The official death toll from a passenger ship that capsized and sank in Indonesia's Java Sea rose to 20 on Wednesday, up from the previous 10, with rescuers expecting to find more bodies as the ongoing underwater search widens, officials said.

A free trade agreement between India and New Zealand, signed in April, will come into force on October 20, Indian trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday, as New Delhi seeks to boost exports and attract investment amid shifts in global trade.

Parkin has partnered with Dubai Health to implement a smart parking management system across its facilities, with the first phase launched at Rashid Hospital on Monday.

Senior US and Chinese officials began talks in New York on Sunday aimed at preparing potential agreements ahead of a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week.

The Mohammed bin Rashid Leadership Forum will bring together 1,000 government and private-sector leaders at Dubai World Trade Centre on Wednesday.

A logistics corridor linking Sharjah and Oman handled around AED 1.7 billion worth of cargo during its first three months of operation.

Spanish driver Fernando Alonso on Wednesday called on Formula One to make races more fun next year, saying many of the current circuits had lost their traditional character.

Andre Agassi advised former US Open champion Emma Raducanu to avoid judging her effort by her results and be comfortable with herself, after she said his autobiography inspired her attempts to shake off a five-year performance slump in the majors.

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said trust in world football had not been restored following the collapse of FIFA’s controversial private-investment plan, in his first public comments since FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered a review of the governing body’s decision-making.

Will Jacks took a career best 5-22 and scored an unbeaten 46 to guide England to an 89-run victory over Sri Lanka in the first One Day International at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday.

India secured their first gold of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Tuesday, with the women's team crushing Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain their cricket Twenty20 title in dominant fashion.

A memoir by the brother of Princess Diana detailing her life and troubled marriage to the now King Charles goes on sale on Tuesday, complete with the incendiary claim that the monarch was "giddily elated" at her death.

Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died on Sunday aged 27.

British singer Ed Sheeran apologised on Saturday for his handling of a controversy that erupted this week when rapper Macklemore was removed as an opening act over comments on the occupied Palestinian territories.

Dubai Parks and Resorts is set for the new season, starting October 7, with bowling alleys and racing simulators added to the lineup of thrilling experiences.

Duncan Sheik, the Tony-winning Broadway composer who transitioned from chart-topping singer-songwriter to the creative force behind the Broadway musical 'Spring Awakening', died on Thursday at age 56, according to a post on his Instagram account on Friday.