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Thousands rally in London for UK to rejoin European Union

People are clear we want the UK to be part of that, we want the UK to rejoin the European Union. We are still with you, we love you and we want you back.”

3 hours ago

Pakistan's caretaker PM says manipulation of coming elections by military is 'absolutely absurd'

In an interview with AP, Kakar said it’s the Election Commission of Pakistan that is going to conduct the vote, not the military, and Imran appointed the commission’s chief at the time, so "why would he turn in any sense of the word against him?”

4 hours ago

Burj Khalifa lights up with the Saudi flag marking the Kingdom's 93rd National Day

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan have sent messages of congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on the occasion of the Kingdom's 93rd National Day.

5 hours ago

Italy mafia boss Messina Denaro 'in a coma,' no longer being fed: Reports

The 61-year-old has been suffering from colon cancer for several years. It was his decision to seek treatment that led to his arrest following a visit to a clinic in the Sicilian capital Palermo.

5 hours ago

Sultan Bin Ahmed witnesses agreement to implement 'Sharjah Sat-2'

The collaboration agreement is for the Sharjah-Sat-2 project, which is a cubic satellite made up of 6 cubic pieces with dimensions of 10*20*30 centimeters in length, width, and height.

8 hours ago

VIDEO: UAE Rulers congratulate Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom's 93rd National Day

Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent congratulatory cables to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the occasion of the Kingdom's 93rd National Day.

12 hours ago

UAE committed to protecting mangroves, enhancing their natural habitats

The UAE is leading a global initiative to protect and enhance mangrove habitats, which stems from its commitment to addressing climate change and safeguarding vital coastal ecosystems worldwide.

14 hours ago

Five dead, 100 injured in Taiwan golf factory fire

The fire began on Friday night at the factory in Pingtung county and raged overnight. Authorities said rescuers were still looking for four factory workers and one firefighter who remained unaccounted for.

16 hours ago

British tourist falls 90 metres to death from ‘stairway to heaven’ in Austrian mountains

The 42-year-old tourist was climbing the mountain in the North Limestone Alps when he fell off the end of the ladder. Thousands of climbers have shared their experience of ascending the popular ladder, where climbers are attached to harnesses for their safety.

17 hours ago

Sheraa CEO Najla Al Midfa wins prestigious award for entrepreneurship

Al Midfa's commitment to entrepreneurship is deeply ingrained in her philosophy. She understands that the road to success for startups is often fraught with challenges, and Sheraa’s tireless efforts have alleviated many of these obstacles.

17 hours ago

Google sued for negligence after man drove off collapsed bridge while following map directions

Multiple people had notified Google Maps about the collapse in the years leading up to Paxson's death and had urged the company to update its route information, according to the lawsuit.

22 Sep 2023

Sheikh Khaled attends reception for Sultan Al Neyadi in Al Ain to celebrate his return from space

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince congratulated Al Neyadi and other members of the family on the success of the historic mission, highlighting how the achievement marks a proud moment for the UAE leadership, government and people...

22 Sep 2023

Former PM Imran Khan's woes set to rule him out of Pakistan election race

Imran Khan, winner of the last election in 2018, remains in jail after being convicted in a graft case in August despite his three-year sentence being suspended by a court.

22 Sep 2023

Philippines issues health warning as capital Manila hit by smog, volcanic gas

Classes were suspended in several cities in the capital region and in dozens of towns and cities in Cavite, Laguna, and Batangas provinces. The aviation authority on Friday told pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano's summit.

22 Sep 2023

Saudi Crown Prince’s interview with Fox News reflects Kingdom’s strength and achievement, says Dubai Ruler

Sheikh Mohammed added: “I followed the interview of my brother, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, with Fox Channel...an interview that reflected the strength of achievement in the Kingdom, and the accuracy of the vision adopted by His Highness...

22 Sep 2023

UAE and Saudi Arabia stand together in empowering generations to come, says Mohamed Bin Zayed

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed said on the X platform: “The broadcast interview with my brother Mohammed Bin Salman was a testament to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's remarkable transformation and long record of achievement. United by our shared success story, the UAE and Saudi Arabia stand together in empowering generations to come.”

22 Sep 2023

Thousands get their hands on iPhone 15 on first day of launch in stores

In the main store in China, which is located in the center of the capital, Beijing, thousands lined up on Friday morning to obtain the latest iPhone, despite market fears that nationalist enthusiasm would weaken the American company’s sales in China.

22 Sep 2023

Dubai Police record 107 accidents in 8 months due to lane violations, urge motorists to prioritise safety on roads

These accidents led to the tragic loss of three lives, with 75 individuals sustaining varied injuries: two with severe injuries, 44 with moderate injuries, and 29 with minor ones.

22 Sep 2023

Noise expected as preparations for 'Union Fortress 9' begin in Abu Dhabi

These activities are part of the ongoing preparations for the "Union Fortress 9" military parade, scheduled to take place in November in Abu Dhabi.

22 Sep 2023

UAE’s Disaster Victim Identification team reaches Libya

The deployment of the team, the first of its kind in the world to be in Derna following the natural disaster that hit the country recently, comes as part of the UAE's efforts to aid Libya in dealing with the aftermath of the floods caused by the heavy rains, resulting in thousands of deaths and injuries.

21 Sep 2023

‘We are not powerless’ to overcome climate crisis, COP28 President-Designate tells UN summit

UAE Minister Sultan Al Jaber calls on the world to be 'brave and bold' and get 'back on track' to meet its climate ambitions, reaffirming the founding principles of UN and to think 'beyond borders, beyond politics.'

21 Sep 2023

Sheikha Bodour sheds light on future of women in technology

Chairperson of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, welcomed inspiring women from around the world to The Women in Tech Forum and The Women in Tech Awards held at the SRTI Park ..

21 Sep 2023

Dubai to build world's first floating mosque worth Dhs55 million


The mosque, which scheduled to be completed by 2024, will consist of three floors, as the first will be underwater and dedicated to prayer. It accommodates 75 people

21 Sep 2023

Libya flood disaster displaces more than 43,000 people: IOM

The official death toll stands at more than 3,300 - but the eventual count is expected to be far higher, with international aid groups giving estimates of up to 10,000 people missing.

21 Sep 2023

VIDEO: Thousands spend night in front of Apple stores in Dubai to get the latest iPhone 15

Apple has set September 22, 2023, to deliver the iPhone 15 to pre-order holders in the UAE and a number of selected countries around the world.

21 Sep 2023

Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch steps down, son Lachlan takes over

Controversial media mogul Rupert Murdoch has resigned as chairman of Fox Corp and News Corp marking the end of an over 70-year career during which he built a business empire stretching from Australia to the US.

21 Sep 2023

India suspends visa services for Canadians as stand-off escalates

The announcement came hours after Canada's high commission in India said it would temporarily "adjust" staff presence in the country after some diplomats received threats on social media platforms.

21 Sep 2023

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Burj Khalifa lights up with the Saudi flag marking the Kingdom's 93rd National Day

Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan have sent messages of congratulations to the Cu...

5 hours ago

Sultan Bin Ahmed witnesses agreement to implement 'Sharjah Sat-2'

The collaboration agreement is for the Sharjah-Sat-2 project, which is a cubic satellite made up of 6 cubic pieces with dimensions of 10*20*30 centime...

8 hours ago

VIDEO: UAE Rulers congratulate Custodian of Two Holy Mosques on the Kingdom's 93rd National Day

Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent congratulatory cables to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Sal...

12 hours ago

UAE committed to protecting mangroves, enhancing their natural habitats

The UAE is leading a global initiative to protect and enhance mangrove habitats, which stems from its commitment to addressing climate change and safe...

14 hours ago

World News

Thousands rally in London for UK to rejoin European Union

People are clear we want the UK to be part of that, we want the UK to rejoin the European Union. We are still with you, we love you and we want you ba...

3 hours ago

Pakistan's caretaker PM says manipulation of coming elections by military is 'absolutely absurd'

In an interview with AP, Kakar said it’s the Election Commission of Pakistan that is going to conduct the vote, not the military, and Imran appointed ...

4 hours ago

Italy mafia boss Messina Denaro 'in a coma,' no longer being fed: Reports

The 61-year-old has been suffering from colon cancer for several years. It was his decision to seek treatment that led to his arrest following a visit...

5 hours ago

X social media's India, South Asia policy head Gupta resigns

Gupta, who was designated as X's Head of Global Government Affairs for India and South Asia, declined to comment to Reuters. X did not immediately res...

15 hours ago