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UAE pledges $1.2 billion to support Gaza through ‘Board of Peace’ initiative
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, announced that the United Arab Emirates will provide $1.2 billion in support of Gaza through...
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Board of Peace members pledge $7 billion for Gaza rebuilding
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package and...
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Sheikh Khaled meets Modi to boost UAE-India strategic partnership
Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the Republic of India, on the sidelines of...
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Sharjah Police launch awareness campaign to combat begging during Ramadan
The Sharjah Police, through the Security Media Department and in collaboration with the Anti-Begging Committee, initiated the campaign 'Begging is a Crime and Giving is a Responsibility.' This initiative...
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Damac to contribute Dhs100m to Sheikh Mohammed's 'Edge of Life' drive to rescue 5m children from hunger
In the presence of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of...
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Bypass lane 'exit' from Dubai towards Sharjah at Bridge No.7 on Emirates Road closed
The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure announced that the bypass lane ‘exit’ for those coming from Dubai towards Sharjah City at Bridge No. 7 on Emirates Road has been...
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Careem launches ‘Seeds For Gaza’ humanitarian initiative
Careem is launching ‘Seeds For Gaza’, a community-led donations initiative supporting on-ground humanitarian relief and long-term rebuilding efforts in Gaza during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Through the Careem...
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UAE ranks third globally in the growth of AI application usage, finds study
The UAE has secured the third place globally for its annual growth rates in adopting artificial intelligence applications. Emerging as one of the fast-growing nations in AI adoption, the...
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Russia urges restraint as US builds up military assets near Iran
Russia warned against an “unprecedented escalation of tension” around Iran on Thursday and urged restraint amid a US military build-up in the region that a senior American official said...
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Sharjah Charity Association distributes 30,000 Iftar meals on first day of Ramadan
Sharjah Charity Association distributed 30,000 Iftar meals at 129 locations across the Emirate of Sharjah on the first day of Ramadan, as part of its plan to distribute one...
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Dubai Police win Intersec 2026 Award for managing lost passport reports using blockchain technology
The Dubai Police General Headquarters has reached a significant international milestone with its project, 'Passport Lost Report Management Using Blockchain Technology,' securing the Best Security Project title at the...
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Thai cops go undercover as lion dancers to nab suspected thief
Thai police donned a lion dance costume during this week's Lunar New Year festivities to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts, police said...
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UK police arrest ex-prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct
Britain's former prince Andrew was Thursday arrested on suspicion of misconduct during his time as a trade envoy, as UK police investigations into allegations emerging from the Jeffrey Epstein...
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British couple held in Iran sentenced to 10 years for espionage
A British couple detained in Iran since January 2025 have been sentenced to 10 years in jail for espionage, their family announced on Thursday, prompting condemnation from the UK...
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Ahead of Oscars, Binoche hails strength of Cannes winners
For Oscar winner Juliette Binoche, the head of last year’s jury at the Cannes film festival, it’s not hard to understand why the movies that succeeded on the Croisette...
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