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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed enhancing cooperation with Niko Christodoulides, President of Cyprus, as part of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two nations.

Emirates Airline has set up an airbridge with Dubai Humanitarian to transport urgent relief aid to support those affected by the devastating Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka.

Road and Transport Authority (RTA) has outlined the route map for Dubai Metro's Blue Line that will connect 14 stations, of which five will be elevated, four underground, two "future elevated" and one underground interchange.

The UAE has inaugurated the Emirates Medical Centre in Khan Younis, south of the Gaza Strip, that aims to support the health sector across the territory by delivering urgent medical care.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has started his official visit to Cyprus with a reception ceremony held by President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia.

Several parts of the UAE have been hit with rainfall of varying intensities on Sunday morning, with the Dubai Police issuing public safety messages via SMS to urge residents to exercise caution.

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist shooting at a Jewish gathering in Australia's Bondi Beach that left at least 12 people dead and around 30 more wounded.

The UAE has condemned the shooting incident at Brown University in the state of Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the US Ivy League school.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded Palestinian architect Dr Suad Amiry with the Great Arab Minds title for her work in preserving architectural heritage.

The contract has been awarded for a project that will see the development of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street Intersection with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street to reduce travel time from 20 minutes to five.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE Relief Team has departed Sri Lanka after completing its humanitarian mission, carried out in response to the severe impact of Cyclone Ditwah and the landslides that struck the country.

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Serbia’s Foreign Minister Marko Đurić, have agreed to deepen political coordination after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during talks in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has introduced changes to its laws governing the care of children of unknown parentage, expanding custody options and strengthening child protection measures.

UAE-backed medical teams have launched a series of humanitarian missions in rural Pakistan, providing free treatment for children and elderly patients with heart conditions.

Dubai authorities have begun final preparations for the New Year celebrations, holding a coordination meeting to review security and operational plans across the emirate.

The UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) says a surface low-pressure system will affect the country from December 13 to 19, bringing periods of instability.

Dubai Police have taken legal action against a man who set fire to a public road to celebrate his birthday, after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the New Year's holiday for private sector employees.

Al Ain has been named the “Capital of Arab Tourism 2026” by the Arab Ministerial Council for Tourism during its 28th session in Baghdad, Iraq.

Hong Kong's High Court on Monday found pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai guilty of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and to publish seditious material under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will resume talks with US President Donald Trump's envoys in Berlin on Monday, after the US side said a "lot of progress" had been made on ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

At least 37 people have been killed in flash floods triggered by torrential rains in Morocco's Atlantic coastal province of Safi, Moroccan authorities said on Monday.

A Sydney resident who wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting at Bondi Beach is recovering in hospital after undergoing surgery for bullet wounds to his arm and hand, his family said.

Seventeen people were killed and 20 injured after a bus carrying school children fell off a cliff in a rural area in northern Colombia, the local governor said on Sunday night.

The Economic Security Centre of Dubai (ESCD) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to combat economic fraud, under the slogan "Strong Economy… An Aware Society."

DP World has launched a 36-hour maritime service linking Dubai’s Mina Rashid with Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port, offering a faster alternative to overland trucking.

The paid parking operator Parkin has signed a five-year agreement with DAMAC Properties to manage around 3,600 parking spaces across the developer’s communities in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The Sustainable Bio International Forum, hosted by Dubai on Friday under the theme “From the UAE…to a Greener World”, discussed the future of sustainable bioenergy and its role in supporting a low-carbon circular economy.

Do Kwon, the South Korean cryptocurrency entrepreneur behind two digital currencies that lost an estimated $40 billion in 2022, was sentenced on Thursday to 15 years in prison for what a judge called an "epic fraud".

Shotaro Kasahara allowed only two hits in six scoreless innings with six strikeouts to lead the Mid East Falcons to the first United Series championship in League history.

The UAE is set to face Morocco for the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 semi-finals at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday in Doha, Qatar.

Manchester City have maintained their squeeze on Arsenal at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday, a result that keeps Pep Guardiola's side lurking two points behind the leaders and ready to pounce.

Rodrygo have secured Real Madrid a crucial 2-1 victory over Deportivo Alaves on Sunday in LaLiga, ending a dismal run of form and keeping them within four points of leaders Barcelona.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta let rip at his players following their 2-1 Premier League home win over Wolverhampton Wanderers, saying their "horrible defensive habits" made the margin of victory narrower than it should have been.

Actor-director and political activist Rob Reiner and his wife were found dead in their Los Angeles home on Sunday, and police detectives are investigating the circumstances as an apparent homicide, city officials said.

Walt Disney Animation Studios' "Zootropolis 2" is on track to surpass $1 billion at the global box office, the company said on Friday, as the sequel continues its strong run in international markets.

Message board website Reddit filed a lawsuit in Australia's highest court on Friday seeking to overturn the country's social media ban for children, calling it an intrusion on free speech and setting the stage for a protracted legal battle.

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo announced on Thursday they were handing back their trophy in the latest protest about Israel's continued participation in the contest over the war in Gaza.

Known for transforming the cello into a powerful, expressive voice that bridges classical music with pop and rock, celebrated star Hauser will headline a special night at the Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 on May 2.