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The UAE said that it is following with great concern the recent tensions between Serbia and Kosovo, and called on the two sides to return to dialogue.

Motorists will not have to pay for parking across most public spaces in Dubai on Friday, September 29 - the public holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council, paid tribute to civil defence personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended a warm welcome to Comoros leader Azali Assoumani as he begins his state visit in the UAE.

A UAE-led humanitarian drive has improved access to safe drinking water for nearly 10,000 people in rural communities in Vietnam.

Serbia has opened its first Smart Police Station with the help of the UAE's expertise in developing advanced policing technologies.

The UAE has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with Iraq after a fire ripped through a packed wedding hall late on Tuesday, killing over 100 people and injuring many more.

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi got a rousing standing ovation as he addressed a packed hall about his historic space expedition on the final day of the Arab Media Forum.

Dubai is set to implement a comprehensive set of transformational projects across key sectors, including transportation, aviation, urban planning and healthcare.

UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has posted a special message on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Most public parking slots in Sharjah city will be free of charge on Thursday, September 28, coinciding with the holiday to mark the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Developing a peaceful nuclear energy sector is a key component of the UAE's net-zero strategy.

Abu Dhabi will soon launch a biobank of human stem cells and tissues to support research into personalised medicine.

Public parking slots and toll gates in Abu Dhabi will be free of charge on Friday as the country marks the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

More than 5.7 million employees have subscribed to the UAE's unemployment insurance scheme since it went into effect on January 1.

The latest trends and advancements in autonomous vehicles and mobility technology are being showcased over the next two days at the Dubai World Congress for Self-Driving Transport.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and strategic cooperation between their countries.

A dugong calf, which was found lost at sea in 2019, has been transferred to a new home in Abu Dhabi after its successful rehabilitation.

The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bahrain after a Houthi drone attack on Monday killed two army members and injured more. 

Over 3,000 attendees, including media personalities, ministers and heads of prominent media organisations will meet on Tuesday, as the 21st edition of the Arab Media Forum gets underway in Dubai.

A number of people were killed in the Dutch city of Rotterdam on Thursday afternoon after a man went on a shooting spree, local police said.

US Army Private Travis King landed at an American military base in Texas early on Thursday after being expelled from North Korea following his surprise dash across the heavily militarized Korean border in July.

Indian agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan, who ushered a "Green Revolution" nearly six decades ago that helped end famine and transformed the country as a top producer of wheat, died on Thursday aged 98.

More than half the 120,000 ethnic Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh have left in less than four days after Azerbaijan seized control of the mountain enclave where they had managed to defend their autonomy for three decades.

India imposed curfew in the capital and some areas of its restive state of Manipur on Thursday, after scores of students were injured in violence following protests against the alleged abduction and murder of two students, authorities said.

Apple on Thursday asked the US Supreme Court to strike down an order requiring changes to its App Store rules stemming from an antitrust case brought by "Fortnite" owner Epic Games.

Meta Platforms Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday rolled out new AI products for consumers, including bots that create photo-realistic images and smart glasses that answer questions, as well as an updated virtual-reality headset.

The US Federal Trade Commission filed a long-awaited antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com and asked the court to consider forcing the online retailer to sell assets as the government accuses Big Tech of monopolising the most lucrative parts of the internet.

Candy Crush Saga, the matching game played by millions on their commute, has reached $20 billion in revenue since its 2012 launch, maker King said, adding that it would soon release levels up to 15,000 for the most dedicated players.

The Dubai Government has succeeded in reducing public debt by about AED 29 billion to reach 25 per cent of the emirate's GDP.

Griffin Dorsey and Amine Bassi scored before halftime and the Houston Dynamo won their second US Open Cup with a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami on Wednesday at Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

Newcastle United dumped Manchester City out of the League Cup 1-0 on Wednesday and drew a fourth round trip to holders Manchester United, who beat them in last season's final, as their reward.

Australia avoided a series whitewash in India after their top order fired together and Glenn Maxwell impressed with the ball to secure a 66-run victory in the third and final one-day international in Rajkot.

Morocco has been awarded the hosting of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations finals, replacing Guinea who were stripped of the right to host the tournament last year.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly mulling over taking legal action against his club, Napoli, following an incident where he was subjected to mockery on the Serie A champions' TikTok account.

British-Irish actor Michael Gambon, best known to global audiences for playing the wise professor Albus Dumbledore in the "Harry Potter" movie franchise and whose career was launched by his mentor Laurence Olivier, died aged 82 on Thursday.

Grammy award-winning hip-hop superstar, Macklemore, will perform at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, October 28. 

Late-night hosts Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel are bringing their shows back to television next week following the end of the Hollywood writers' strike on Wednesday.

Multi-platinum-selling global superstar Khalid will perform at Coca-Cola Arena on Friday, October 27, as part of a weekend of incredible live music.

Hollywood's writers union said its members could return to work on Wednesday while they decide whether to approve a three-year deal that provides pay raises and some protections around the use of AI among other gains.