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The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement to build a mosque and a cultural centre in Chad's capital N’Djamena.

The UAE's National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) received a high-level delegation from the European Parliament at its headquarters in Abu Dhabi, where both parties explored opportunities for joint cooperation to adopt the highest standards in the field of human rights.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bridge connecting Jumeirah Street to Al Mina Street in the direction of the Infinity Bridge, part of phase 4 of the Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project.

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, who is on an official visit to the country.

A dedicated beach area for the visually impaired has opened along Abu Dhabi’s Corniche, near Gate 3.

Dubai Police mediated a dispute between a teenager and her parents after the latter requested assistance in resolving the issue, the authority said. 

The speaker of the UAE's Federal National Council has reaffirmed the UAE’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause.

The UAE is ramping up efforts to combat money laundering and terrorism financing with a series of strategic agreements.

A new academy has been launched in Dubai to introduce formal standards tailored to digital creators working within the tourism sector, bringing “structure, credibility, and accountability” to a largely informal industry.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken measures to ensure its staff have access to personalised healthcare under a new partnership with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City.

Saadiyat Cultural District has officially opened its doors to teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a multisensory art experience and cultural landmark, that's unique to each visitor.

A fraud gang posing as car buyers has been busted by Dubai Police after scamming sellers with fake cheques on a popular online platform.

In a groundbreaking moment for Dubai’s healthcare sector, a 13-month-old child has become the city’s first pediatric liver transplant recipient, thanks to a joint effort between King’s College Hospital London in Dubai and Al Jalila Foundation.

The UAE is gearing up to roll out advanced biometric ID systems that use facial recognition and artificial intelligence - eliminating the need for physical Emirates ID cards.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday congratulated Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on the occasion of Evacuation Day.

The UAE Aid Agency has signed an agreement with the government of Chad to build a hospital and dialysis centre in the capital city of N'Djamena.

UAE Minister of State Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan has held talks with President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, in Abu Dhabi.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a trial run of a new electric bus on Route F13, connecting key spots like the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall Metro Station.

A delegation from the UAE's National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has carried out an inspection of a labour accommodation in Dubai Industrial City as part of a campaign to ensure living conditions for workers meet health and safety standards.

Over 100 professionals have graduated from the latest batch of the UAE's Federal Artificial Intelligence Programme, a key national initiative focused on real-world AI solutions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a unilateral Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, ordering his forces to end hostilities at 6 p.m. Moscow time (1500 GMT) on Saturday until the end of Sunday.

Hamas's armed wing said on Saturday the fate of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander was unknown after the group found the guard who was holding the hostage killed.

Iran and the United States started a new round of nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday to resolve their decades-long standoff over Tehran's atomic aims, under the shadow of President Donald Trump's threat to unleash military action if diplomacy fails.

At least 148 people were found dead in Democratic Republic of Congo after a motorised wooden boat caught fire and capsized, media reports citing local officials said on Friday.

Israel has not ruled out an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in the coming months despite President Donald Trump telling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the U.S. was for now unwilling to support such a move, according to an Israeli official and two other people familiar with the matter.

Dubai Land Department (DLD) signed 11 agreements with diverse local and international entities during the International Property Show (IPS) 2025.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday signalled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait.

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company has signed an agreement to acquire a $600 million (around AED 2.203 billion) minority stake in private school operator Nord Anglia Education.

Chinese online marketplace Temu and fast-fashion retailer Shein will raise prices on their products next week as US President Donald Trump's crackdown on low-value imports and sweeping tariffs increase expenses for the companies known for their low-priced offerings.

The United States on Wednesday issued new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports, including against a China-based "teapot" oil refinery, as President Donald Trump's administration seeks to ramp up pressure on Tehran.

The UAE Football Association has appointed Cosmin Olăroiu as the national team’s Head Coach, it was announced on Saturday. 

World number one Jannik Sinner may take time to hit his stride on his return from a three-month doping ban next month but will be in top form when he heads to the French Open, Italy's Davis Cup captain Filippo Volandri said.

Harry Maguire scored in the dying seconds of extra time to help Manchester United snatch a place in the Europa League semi-finals on Thursday with a sensational 7-6 aggregate victory over Olympique Lyonnais in their quarter-final clash.

The French Open will pay tribute to record 14-times champion Rafael Nadal on the opening day of the Grand Slam next month, a year after the Spaniard played his final match on the clay of Roland Garros, organisers said on Thursday.

Gujarat Titans have added Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to their squad after New Zealand's Glenn Phillips was ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to injury, the 2022 champions said.

Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new "Star Wars" film that will reach movie theatres in May 2027, Walt Disney's Lucasfilm announced on Thursday.

Benson Boone is set to light up Abu Dhabi Grand Prix race weekend as the opening act for the 2025 After-Race Concerts.

Rats nests and dead rodents have been discovered at the property of Oscar winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, who were both found dead in the residence in February.

Strobe lighting, hardcore bass and screaming fans wearing "Brat" T-shirts defined English pop singer Charli xcx's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival performance on Saturday night.

American singer Lady Gaga returned to a massive audience for the first time in eight years to headline the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on Friday night, dancing with model skeletons, fighting a dancer dressed as a monster and serving up a surprise encore.