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Trump sues The New York Times for defamation and libel, seeks $15 billion
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Trump sues The New York Times for defamation and libel, seeks $15 billion

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he is bringing a $15 billion 'defamation and libel lawsuit' against the New York Times. 'The New York Times has been...

AD food safety body marks Arab Palm Day
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AD food safety body marks Arab Palm Day
Self-advocates share personal journeys
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Self-advocates share personal journeys
Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay employee's unpaid dues worth Dhs295,589

Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay employee's unpaid dues worth Dhs295,589

Abu Dhabi Primary Labour Court ordered a company to pay Dhs295,589 to a former employee, covering his overdue wages and end-of-service gratuity for...

6 hours ago
UAE’s stance with Qatar stems from shared destiny, says Gargash

UAE’s stance with Qatar stems from shared destiny, says Gargash

Dr Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, stated on 'X' platform: 'The UAE’s stance with the sisterly...

7 hours ago
UAE weather body predicts slight rise in temperature

UAE weather body predicts slight rise in temperature

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts a gradual and slight rise in temperatures on Wednesday, due to the influence of a weak...

7 hours ago
Emirates opens a new pilot training centre with an investment of Dhs500 million

Emirates opens a new pilot training centre with an investment of Dhs500 million

Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide...

7 hours ago
Committed participants to 'A Day Without Accidents' campaign get 4 black points removed

Committed participants to 'A Day Without Accidents' campaign get 4 black points removed

Individuals who committed to their pledge to the 'A Day Without Accidents' campaign, held on Aug.25, 2025, received an SMS announcing the removal...

8 hours ago
Abu Dhabi shuts down hypermarket for violating food safety regulations

Abu Dhabi shuts down hypermarket for violating food safety regulations

Abu Dhabi Agriculture & Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) issued a decision administratively shutting down Mart Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi, which holds trade license...

8 hours ago
10 people lure woman in Dubai into a fake investment scheme, embezzle Dhs761,000

10 people lure woman in Dubai into a fake investment scheme, embezzle Dhs761,000

Dubai Civil Court obligated 10 individuals to pay Dhs761,448 to an Arab woman after it was proven they had embezzled her money through...

8 hours ago
UN investigators say Israel committing genocide in Gaza

UN investigators say Israel committing genocide in Gaza

United Nations investigators on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza in a bid to 'destroy the Palestinians', accusing Israel's prime minister...

8 hours ago
Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai Civil Defence, directs it to achieve global benchmarks in community protection

Sheikh Hamdan visits Dubai Civil Defence, directs it to achieve global benchmarks in community protection

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The...

9 hours ago
UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents meet in Karabakh to review bilateral ties

UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents meet in Karabakh to review bilateral ties

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met in Karabakh on Tuesday...

15 hours ago
Israel expands operation in Gaza, warns residents to leave

Israel expands operation in Gaza, warns residents to leave

After a night of heavy airstrikes, the Israeli military announced on Tuesday that its expanded operation in Gaza City 'to destroy Hamas’ military...

17 hours ago
Top Sharjah universities tackle real-world challenges via SRTIP

Top Sharjah universities tackle real-world challenges via SRTIP

Faculty members and students in select colleges of two top 500 globally-ranked universities in Sharjah now have more opportunities to help solve problems...

18 hours ago
‘Largest perfume testing event’ enters Guinness

‘Largest perfume testing event’ enters Guinness

Local fragrance firm, Emirates Pride Perfumes, has officially entered the Guinness World Records with the successful completion of “the largest perfume testing event...

18 hours ago
Youth train in theatrical storytelling in Sharjah

Youth train in theatrical storytelling in Sharjah

Youth from different age groups wholeheartedly participated in the first phase of a specialised training workshop in the art of storytelling and theatrical...

18 hours ago
DCT Abu Dhabi leads global efforts to safeguard heritage

DCT Abu Dhabi leads global efforts to safeguard heritage

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced that it will host “Expert Modules for Strategic Knowledge...

18 hours ago
Trump begins historic 2nd visit to UK today, $10b deals on cards

Trump begins historic 2nd visit to UK today, $10b deals on cards

President Donald Trump will get the red carpet treatment this week on an unprecedented second UK state visit, as Britain counts on royal...

18 hours ago
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack

Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack

Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha on Monday following last week's deadly...

15 Sep 2025
Sheikh Mohammed directs Dubai Humanitarian to dispatch second relief airlift in less than week to Afghanistan

Sheikh Mohammed directs Dubai Humanitarian to dispatch second relief airlift in less than week to Afghanistan

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian has...

15 Sep 2025
American University of Sharjah among top 10 varsities for sustainability, research

American University of Sharjah among top 10 varsities for sustainability, research

American University of Sharjah (AUS) has been recognised among the world’s leading institutions for its sustainability achievements in the 2025 Sustainable Campus Index,...

15 Sep 2025
Abu Dhabi launches first trial operation of autonomous delivery vehicles

Abu Dhabi launches first trial operation of autonomous delivery vehicles

Under the supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC) and in partnership with Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Integrated Transport Centre...

15 Sep 2025
Sheikh Sultan inaugurates World Congress 2025 'We Are Inclusion'

Sheikh Sultan inaugurates World Congress 2025 'We Are Inclusion'

His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Honorary President of the Sharjah City...

15 Sep 2025
Sheikh Mansour attends GCC and Arab-Islamic summits on behalf of President

Sheikh Mansour attends GCC and Arab-Islamic summits on behalf of President

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy...

15 Sep 2025
Eight individuals sentenced to 3-15 years in prison for sexually exploiting children online

Eight individuals sentenced to 3-15 years in prison for sexually exploiting children online

The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court found eight individuals guilty of sexually exploiting children online. Those children were lured by the convicts through online...

15 Sep 2025
UAE’s Hamdan Humanitarian Ship arrives in Al Arish with 7,000 tonnes of food, medical aid for Gaza

UAE’s Hamdan Humanitarian Ship arrives in Al Arish with 7,000 tonnes of food, medical aid for Gaza

The Hamdan Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Al Arish Port in Egypt under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, reaffirming the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian commitment...

15 Sep 2025
UAE concludes summer midday work ban, reaffirms commitment to worker safety

UAE concludes summer midday work ban, reaffirms commitment to worker safety

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that today, Monday, 15 September 2025, marks the last day of this year’s run...

15 Sep 2025
Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia

A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail on Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's...

15 Sep 2025
UN rights council to debate Israel attack on Qatar on Tuesday

UN rights council to debate Israel attack on Qatar on Tuesday

The United Nations Human Rights Council said it would host an urgent debate on Tuesday on Israel's airstrike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar....

15 Sep 2025

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Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay employee's unpaid dues worth Dhs295,589

Abu Dhabi court orders company to pay employee's unpaid dues worth Dhs295,589

Abu Dhabi Primary Labour Court ordered a company to pay Dhs295,589 to a former employee, covering his overdue wages and end-of-service gratuity for...

6 hours ago
UAE’s stance with Qatar stems from shared destiny, says Gargash

UAE’s stance with Qatar stems from shared destiny, says Gargash

Dr Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the President of the UAE, stated on 'X' platform: 'The UAE’s stance with the sisterly...

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UAE weather body predicts slight rise in temperature

UAE weather body predicts slight rise in temperature

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts a gradual and slight rise in temperatures on Wednesday, due to the influence of a weak...

7 hours ago
Emirates opens a new pilot training centre with an investment of Dhs500 million

Emirates opens a new pilot training centre with an investment of Dhs500 million

Emirates announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art flight crew training centre, which aligns with the airline’s strategic growth. The facility will provide...

7 hours ago
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VIDEO: Trump arrives in Britain for unprecedented second state visit

VIDEO: Trump arrives in Britain for unprecedented second state visit

US President Donald Trump landed in Britain on Tuesday for an unprecedented second state visit, with the UK government rolling out a royal...

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Trump begins historic 2nd visit to UK today, $10b deals on cards

Trump begins historic 2nd visit to UK today, $10b deals on cards

President Donald Trump will get the red carpet treatment this week on an unprecedented second UK state visit, as Britain counts on royal...

18 hours ago
Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack

Arab, Muslim leaders urge review of Israel ties after Qatar attack

Arab and Muslim leaders called for a review of ties with Israel after emergency talks in Doha on Monday following last week's deadly...

15 Sep 2025
Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia

Gaza aid flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg departs Tunisia

A flotilla bound for Gaza carrying aid and pro-Palestinian activists set sail on Monday from Tunisia after repeated delays, aiming to break Israel's...

15 Sep 2025