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Sharjah Charity's initiatives bring smiles on the faces of more than 10,000 beneficiaries in Egypt
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  • 22 Sep 2026

Sharjah Charity's initiatives bring smiles on the faces of more than 10,000 beneficiaries in Egypt

Sharjah Charity International carried out a package of humanitarian, health, and productive initiatives in Egypt, which included performing 34 catheterisation and open-heart surgeries within the 'Little Hearts' campaign, and...

UAE weather body expects clear to partly cloudy weather tomorrow
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  • 22 Sep 2026

UAE weather body expects clear to partly cloudy weather tomorrow
Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but reveals fresh talks
  • 23 Sep 2026

Trump threatens Iran with 'hell' but reveals fresh talks
80 countries demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN

80 countries demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN

Some 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of ‌the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday ​and ⁠condemned Iran and its ‌Houthi allies for ‌attacks...

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General Civil Aviation Authority announces suspension of Iranian airlines’ flights to and from UAE

General Civil Aviation Authority announces suspension of Iranian airlines’ flights to and from UAE

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, effective today, Thursday,...

6 hours ago
UAE first in GCC and 22nd globally in electric mobility readiness, says report

UAE first in GCC and 22nd globally in electric mobility readiness, says report

The UAE has ranked first among GCC markets in electric mobility readiness and 22nd globally with a score of 53, according to Arthur...

6 hours ago
Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis on Thursday, thwarting attacks on the southern province ​of Taif and Yanbu ⁠area...

6 hours ago
UAE launches Winter Clothing initiative for one million beneficiaries in Gaza

UAE launches Winter Clothing initiative for one million beneficiaries in Gaza

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has launched the 'Winter Clothing” initiative, targeting one million beneficiaries in the Gaza Strip as part of the UAE’s...

6 hours ago
Dubai court rescinds network cyber security devices contract worth Dhs92,000

Dubai court rescinds network cyber security devices contract worth Dhs92,000

Dubai Commercial Court ruled to rescind a contract for the supply of network security devices worth Dhs92,000 between two companies, after it was...

7 hours ago
Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House ​access for journalists from ⁠CNN, MS NOW and Politico,...

7 hours ago
New Zealand’s Ambassador visits Meliha Dairy Farm to explore sustainability and circular economy initiatives

New Zealand’s Ambassador visits Meliha Dairy Farm to explore sustainability and circular economy initiatives

New Zealand’s Ambassador to the UAE, Richard Kay, along with his delegation, visited Meliha Dairy Farm in Sharjah to gain insights into the...

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Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports

Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports

Pakistan’s Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has decided to discontinue the issuance of machine-readable passports nationwide from Oct.15, after which applicants seeking...

8 hours ago
Pakistan blocks key roads around capital ahead of Sunday's planned pro-Imran Khan protest

Pakistan blocks key roads around capital ahead of Sunday's planned pro-Imran Khan protest

Tariq Butt, Correspondent / AFP Authorities in Pakistan's capital blocked main access routes to the city with double-stacked shipping containers on Thursday ahead...

8 hours ago
UAE advises its citizens in Mexico to stay vigilant as Hurricane Polo approaches

UAE advises its citizens in Mexico to stay vigilant as Hurricane Polo approaches

The UAE Mission in Mexico City has advised UAE citizens in Mexico to be vigilant due to Hurricane Polo, which is bringing heavy...

8 hours ago
India's Cockroach Janta Party to launch nationwide protests if poll panel chief doesn't quit in 48 hours

India's Cockroach Janta Party to launch nationwide protests if poll panel chief doesn't quit in 48 hours

India's 'Cockroach' youth movement leaders said on ‌Thursday that they would ​launch protests ⁠across the country ‌if India's ‌chief election officer does not...

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Ministry of Higher Education launches new AI-powered scholarship platform

Ministry of Higher Education launches new AI-powered scholarship platform

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has launched its new scholarship platform as part of EduHub, the unified Higher Education digital...

11 hours ago
Sharjah Investment Forum to host over 10,000 participants from more than 60 nations next month

Sharjah Investment Forum to host over 10,000 participants from more than 60 nations next month

More than 10,000 participants from over 60 countries will come together in Sharjah for the ninth edition of the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF...

12 hours ago
Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

Trump welcomes Xi to Washington looking for a trade win

US President Donald Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for a lavish state summit expected to be...

14 hours ago
Pezeshkian tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'

Pezeshkian tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'

Iran's president struck a defiant tone at the UN on Wednesday where he spoke for the first time since Washington and Israel launched...

15 hours ago
Oil prices edge lower as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war

Oil prices edge lower as Iran says it is open to diplomacy to end the war

Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, after climbing 4% in ​the previous ⁠session, as Iran said it remained open to diplomacy to end...

15 hours ago
Sheikh Mohammed receives condolences from Bahrain King, Sultan of Oman, Qatari Emir and Emir of Kuwait

Sheikh Mohammed receives condolences from Bahrain King, Sultan of Oman, Qatari Emir and Emir of Kuwait

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences for...

23 Sep 2026
Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan

Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion Gaza reconstruction plan

The US-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s...

23 Sep 2026
Hundreds of students protest in New Delhi after teenager reports gangrape

Hundreds of students protest in New Delhi after teenager reports gangrape

Hundreds of students protested in Delhi on Wednesday, demanding better safety for women, after a teenager said she had been gang-raped by three...

23 Sep 2026
Middle East Arthritis Foundation to mark World Arthritis Day in Dubai on Oct.24

Middle East Arthritis Foundation to mark World Arthritis Day in Dubai on Oct.24

Arthritis affects about half a billion people worldwide, yet its physical, emotional and economic impact on everyday life is often underestimated. To strengthen...

23 Sep 2026
Emirates Cancer Society offers to cover Dhs31,000 as treatment costs for 13-year-old boy battling cancer

Emirates Cancer Society offers to cover Dhs31,000 as treatment costs for 13-year-old boy battling cancer

In a quick response to a report published by 'Al-Khaleej', the Emirates Cancer Society has committed to covering the cost of radiotherapy, totaling...

23 Sep 2026
Dubai court rejects a company's lawsuit seeking to establish ownership of a ship

Dubai court rejects a company's lawsuit seeking to establish ownership of a ship

The Dubai Commercial Court recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by a company attempting to claim ownership of a vessel that is currently registered...

23 Sep 2026
UAE warns residents against fraudsters utilising 'deepfake' technology

UAE warns residents against fraudsters utilising 'deepfake' technology

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has issued a warning about fraudsters utilising 'deepfake' technology to craft videos, audio recordings, or...

23 Sep 2026
Pakistani forces shoot down 8 drones near border region launched by Afghan Taliban

Pakistani forces shoot down 8 drones near border region launched by Afghan Taliban

The armed forces on Wednesday shot down eight drones launched by the Afghan Taliban after they entered Pakistani airspace near the Torkham border...

23 Sep 2026
Macron blasts Gaza diplomacy as 'spectacle of shame,' criticises settler violence at UN

Macron blasts Gaza diplomacy as 'spectacle of shame,' criticises settler violence at UN

France's President Emmanuel Macron dismissed US President Donald Trump's claims ‌of having secured peace in Gaza, saying not a single humanitarian corridor had...

23 Sep 2026
In first, French presidential candidate gives birth during campaign

In first, French presidential candidate gives birth during campaign

French Greens leader and candidate in the 2027 presidential election Marine Tondelier said Wednesday she had given birth to a son, emphasising that...

23 Sep 2026

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UAE to prepare 10 million meals for Gaza in tribute to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid

UAE to prepare 10 million meals for Gaza in tribute to Sheikh Ahmed Bin Rashid

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) foundation—in collaboration with the 'Gallant Knight 3' operation—will organize the 'Ahmed Bin Rashid Humanitarian...

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General Civil Aviation Authority announces suspension of Iranian airlines’ flights to and from UAE

General Civil Aviation Authority announces suspension of Iranian airlines’ flights to and from UAE

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE, effective today, Thursday,...

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UAE first in GCC and 22nd globally in electric mobility readiness, says report

UAE first in GCC and 22nd globally in electric mobility readiness, says report

The UAE has ranked first among GCC markets in electric mobility readiness and 22nd globally with a score of 53, according to Arthur...

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UAE launches Winter Clothing initiative for one million beneficiaries in Gaza

UAE launches Winter Clothing initiative for one million beneficiaries in Gaza

Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 has launched the 'Winter Clothing” initiative, targeting one million beneficiaries in the Gaza Strip as part of the UAE’s...

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80 countries demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN

80 countries demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz at UN

Some 80 countries demanded the urgent reopening of ‌the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday ​and ⁠condemned Iran and its ‌Houthi allies for ‌attacks...

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Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted 6 ballistic missiles launched by Houthis

Saudi Arabia intercepted six ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis on Thursday, thwarting attacks on the southern province ​of Taif and Yanbu ⁠area...

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Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban, orders access to be restored

A federal judge ordered US President Donald Trump on Thursday to restore White House ​access for journalists from ⁠CNN, MS NOW and Politico,...

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Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports

Pakistan to stop issuing machine-readable passports

Pakistan’s Directorate General of Immigration and Passports has decided to discontinue the issuance of machine-readable passports nationwide from Oct.15, after which applicants seeking...

8 hours ago