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PoliticsUAE Calls for Regional Diplomacy and Peace at UN General Assembly
Addressing the UN General Assembly, the UAE urged global and regional nations to prioritize diplomacy, de-escalation, and peacebuilding amidst ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and beyond.
EconomySyria Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit and Considers Halting Major Investment Projects
Syria is weighing the delay of key investment projects and implementing spending cuts to address a $1 billion budget deficit driven by rising costs from regional conflicts.
PoliticsHope for Iranians as Flights to Holy Iraqi City Set to Resume Amid UN Diplomatic Push
Flights from Iran to the holy city of Najaf in Iraq could resume soon as diplomats make a final push at the UN General Assembly amidst ongoing US sanctions.
Breaking NewsTerror Suspects Arrested Near UK Airbase Released on Bail as Investigation Continues
Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford over a suspected terrorism plot have been released on bail as counterterrorism police continue their investigation.
EconomyUAE to Lead Regional Push Against Cross-Border Fraud and Money Laundering
The UAE is set to propose a regional initiative during its 2026 presidency of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force to tackle cross-border fraud and money laundering.
EconomyUAE Leaders Test New Etihad Rail Route Ahead of Official Dubai Station Launch
President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed inaugurated the new Al Yalayis Station in Dubai, marking a major milestone for the national Etihad Rail network ahead of its Wednesday opening.
EconomyArab Monetary Fund Celebrates 50 Years with $11.8bn in Member Financing in Abu Dhabi
The Arab Monetary Fund marked its 50th anniversary in Abu Dhabi with $11.8 billion in financing provided to member states over five decades, as regional leaders gathered for the Golden Jubilee celebration.
Breaking NewsDubai Global Village Issues Urgent Scam Warning Over Counterfeit VIP Pack Websites
Global Village and Dubai Police have warned residents against purchasing fraudulent VIP packs from unauthorised websites, emphasizing that official packages are only available on the Coca-Cola Arena website.
EconomyUAE's Badr Jafar Receives Prestigious Changemakers Award at UN General Assembly
Badr Jafar, the UAE's Special Envoy for Business and Philanthropy, received the Changemakers Award at the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly for his decades of work bridging the public and private sectors.
EconomyAirtel Money Eyeing Middle East Partnerships and Future UAE Dual Listing After London IPO
Airtel Money's chief executive Ian Ferrao discusses upcoming plans for a London Stock Exchange IPO, potential future UAE dual listings, and future Middle East technology partnerships.
CultureSharjah Biennial 17 Reveals Dynamic Opening Programme Across Four Locations
Sharjah Biennial 17 has announced its opening programme featuring over 100 artists across four cities, exploring unresolved histories and political ambitions through diverse art installations and performances.
PoliticsExile Opposition Groups Unite in Oslo to Outline Democratic Future for Iran and Urge US Engagement
Representatives of 12 Iranian opposition parties met in Oslo to establish principles for a peaceful democratic transition and urged the US to include exiled political groups in broader negotiations beyond a nuclear deal.
PoliticsUK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband Announces Tougher Stance on Israel and West Bank Settlers at Labour Conference
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband declared a tougher British stance against Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank during the Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool.
PoliticsIsrael Revokes Dutch Diplomatic Credentials Amid Rising Tensions Over West Bank Settlements
Israel has revoked the diplomatic credentials of Dutch officials in the West Bank following a Dutch ban on goods imported from Israeli settlements.
TechnologyUAE Aviation Authority Slashes Domestic Heliport Registration Time from 135 Days to Just Two
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has cut domestic heliport registration times from 135 days to two working days to reduce bureaucracy and support advanced air mobility infrastructure.
EconomyQatar Prolongs LNG Force Majeure Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Threatening Winter Supplies
Qatar has extended LNG shipment cancellations by another month as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten winter energy supplies in Europe and Asia.
PoliticsSaudi Foreign Minister Arrives in Washington for High-Stakes Talks With Marco Rubio Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan is meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss regional security as escalating Houthi attacks in Yemen pressure the kingdom.
PoliticsPope Leo Calls on European Leaders to Compromise for Peace in Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV urged European leaders to compromise on positions regarding the war in Ukraine to achieve peace, during a speech concluding his tour of France.
CultureDala Nasser Named First Recipient of Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award as Inaugural Programme is Unveiled
Lebanese artist Dala Nasser has been awarded the inaugural Frieze Abu Dhabi Artist Award for her new installation, which will headline the art fair's debut event at Manarat Al Saadiyat.
HealthA Firsthand Guide to Egg Freezing in the UAE: What to Expect Through Every Step
A personal account details the realities, costs, and medical process of undergoing egg freezing at 37 years old in the UAE.
TechnologyBayut Revolutionizes UAE Real Estate with Advanced Conversational AI Search
Bayut has launched a new AI Search feature enabling UAE home seekers to find properties using natural, everyday language and continuous conversation.
TechnologyZayed Sustainability Prize Reveals 2027 Finalists Following Record-Breaking Submission Cycle
The Zayed Sustainability Prize has announced its 2027 finalists following a record-breaking 10,233 entries from 177 countries, with winners to be revealed on January 12.
EconomyJD.com's Jingdong Property to Build Major Logistics Hub in Abu Dhabi's Kezad Creating 1,000 Jobs
Jingdong Property is set to build a 150,000-square-metre logistics and warehousing complex in Abu Dhabi’s Kezad, creating around 1,000 direct jobs by 2028.
Breaking NewsTragedy in the English Channel: Three Migrants Die as Mega-Dinghy Capsizes Off France
Three migrants, including two women and a child, died after a mega-dinghy carrying 105 people capsized off the coast of northern France in the English Channel.