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Three UAE aid convoys crossed into Gaza last week via the Rafah Border Crossing as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) now operates a network of more than 740 EV Green Charger points across Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, attended the prestigious graduation ceremony of the Ruler of Dubai's grandson at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.

A delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by Mahash Saeed Al Hameli, UAE Ambassador to South Africa, participated in the first G20 Sherpa Meeting in Johannesburg.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has taken proactive steps to ensure UAE nationals receive efficient and timely assistance while traveling abroad.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law amending the Family Development Foundation (FDF)’s mandate to enhance family stability and support the elderly.

The UAE has welcomed the historic agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia to resolve their dispute, expressing hope it will consolidate bridges of communication to reinforce stability. 

The UAE has established the "UAE National Orchestra," as the country looks to enhance its artistic diversity and celebrate the country's musical heritage. 

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has been in contact with leaders from across the region and beyond to discuss the latest developments in Syria.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has conducted a series of inspections targeting delivery motorcycles, resulting in over 1,200 fines.

Dubai is rapidly solidifying its status as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), driven by groundbreaking projects, innovative companies and strategic partnerships.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday.

Paid public parking will be introduced across Al Dhaid City in Sharjah, starting January 1, 2025.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has commended UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his strong commitment to advancing artificial intelligence.

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack at the Ministry of Refugees in Afghanistan, which led to the death of the Refugee Minister Khalil Rahman Haqqani, along with a number of other people.

The UAE voted in favour of two resolutions calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and lifting sanctions on UNRWA during an emergency special session on Gaza on Thursday. 

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

The UAE cabinet has launched a AED 7 million award to recognise federal government employees who help eliminate bureaucracy.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a major project to enhance road connections across 19 residential areas, covering a total of 11.5 km.

Inmates of Dubai Prison have received more than AED 7.7 million in financial aid and in-kind support from philanthropists and charitable organisations in 2023.

Georgian lawmakers elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a hardline critic of the West, as the country’s new president on Saturday, setting him up to replace a pro-Western incumbent amid major protests against the government over a halt to the country’s European Union accession talks last month.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed on Saturday to fight for his political future after he was impeached in a second vote by the opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt to impose martial law, a move that had shocked the nation.

Thousands of South Koreans flooded the streets of Seoul on Saturday in competing rallies, both supporting and opposing President Yoon Suk Yeol, just hours before a parliamentary vote on his impeachment.

French President Emmanuel Macron has named Francois Bayrou his third prime minister of 2024, tasking the veteran centrist with steering the country out of its second major political crisis in the last six months.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Turkey on Thursday for talks focused on establishing stability in Syria after clashes between forces backed by the US and Turkey erupted in the north.

H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Ain Region, has launched the Emirati Talent Competitiveness Council's Nafis initiative to enhance private sector employment in Al Ain.

Two dozen migrant workers who allege they were subjected to forced labor at a Malaysian factory while making parts for British vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson can sue the company in London, the Court of Appeal ruled on Friday.

Amazon is donating $1 million to US President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund and the company will air the event on its Prime Video service, an Amazon spokesperson said on Thursday.

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose for a seventh consecutive month in November, jumping 32 per cent year on year for a third consecutive record high, data from market research firm Rho Motion showed on Friday.

Elon Musk said on social media platform X on Thursday that the SpaceX headquarters will now officially be in the city of Starbase, Texas.

Boat No. 96, representing HPI Fujairah Racing Team and driven by Italian brothers Rosario and Giuseppe Schiano di Cola, claimed victory in the Dubai GP - Race 1 of the fifth and final round of the 2024 UIM XCAT World Championship.

Rwandan president Paul Kagame announced his country's bid for a Formula One race on Friday, ahead of an awards ceremony in the capital Kigali that will hand the champion's trophy to Max Verstappen for a fourth year in a row.

China's crackdown on corruption in soccer claimed a notable figure on Friday when former Everton midfielder and national team coach Li Tie was sentenced to 20 years in prison for giving and receiving bribes.

Meta and Serie A sealed a deal to cooperate against illegal live streaming of soccer matches, they said on Friday, as Italy's top flight league steps up efforts to protect the value of its broadcast rights.

Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju of India became the youngest chess world champion by beating defending champion Ding Liren of China on Thursday in a dramatic turn of events in the last game of a 14-game match in Singapore.

A top movie actor in southern India was arrested on Friday, a week after a woman died and her son was seriously injured in the crush of fans that his surprise appearance at the premiere of his film provoked, police said.

Time magazine has named US President-elect Donald Trump its 'Person of the Year' in acknowledgement of his stunning political comeback.

Musical thriller "Emilia Perez" and post-World War Two epic "The Brutalist" topped the roster of films nominated on Monday for the 2025 Golden Globes, the Hollywood honours that kick off the movie awards season leading to the Oscars.

Guns N’ Roses have announced they will return to Abu Dhabi as part of a massive 2025 European and Middle East Tour, headlining stadiums and festivals throughout the summer.

Netflix's most popular show ever, "Squid Game" a dystopian South Korean vision of divided society, premieres its highly-anticipated second season on Monday as Seoul battles real-life policial chaos.