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SportsPresident Sheikh Mohamed Commends Sportsmanship After Saudi Arabia Secures Arabian Gulf Cup Victory Against UAE
President Sheikh Mohamed congratulated Saudi Arabia following their 2-0 victory over the UAE in the Arabian Gulf Cup final, while praising the sportsmanship of both teams.
SportsCristiano Ronaldo Vows Not to Retire, Demands Punishment, and Accuses Portugal Boss Jorge Jesus of Breaching Trust
Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he is not retiring from international football, accepting that he deserves punishment for walking out on Portugal while accusing manager Jorge Jesus of breaking his word.
EconomyGlobal Investment Giant Capital Group Secures ADGM Licence to Fuel Middle East Expansion
Capital Group has secured a licence from Abu Dhabi's ADGM to operate as a regulated investment manager, joining a growing wave of global financial firms expanding into the region.
CultureCaravan Hatta by Our Habitas Review: A Nature-Focused Mountain Escape in the UAE
Caravan Hatta by Our Habitas offers a luxury nature retreat in the Hajar Mountains featuring Airstream caravans, Emirati-influenced dining, and outdoor adventure.
SportsLionel Messi Bids Emotional Farewell to Argentina After Illustrious 21-Year Career with 3-0 Win Over Benin
Lionel Messi concluded his 21-year international career with a goal and two assists in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin, bidding an emotional farewell to Argentina in front of over 85,000 fans.
PoliticsMapping the Future of Gaza: Choices, Challenges, and the Path to Lasting Peace
Analyzing the critical choices ahead for Gaza, this article explores the path toward long-term security, governance, and reconstruction following years of devastating conflict.
CultureCould an Arab Author Claim the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature? Nine Contenders to Watch
With the Nobel Prize in Literature announcement approaching, speculation rises over which Arab author might follow in Naguib Mahfouz's footsteps. Nine prominent writers from across the region are highlighted as potential contenders.
HealthInnovative Blood Test Aims to Prevent Dangerous Medication Overload in Elderly Patients
A new blood test and ongoing research aim to tackle the rising issue of polypharmacy among elderly patients, reducing dangerous drug interactions and side effects.
EconomyAl Ain Farms Takes Camel Milk Global in Bid to Establish UAE Product as the Next Superfood
Al Ain Farms Group is expanding its Camelait brand internationally by partnering with companies in China and Europe to turn camel milk into a global superfood. The strategic move follows the introduction of the world's first international standard for pasteurised camel milk.
CultureAncient Crocodile Species Discovered in Rocks Used to Build the Great Sphinx
A newly discovered ancient crocodile species, Herugavialis cairensis, has been identified from fossils found in the same Mokattam Formation rocks used to build the Great Sphinx.
SportsSaudi Arabia Defeats UAE to Claim Arabian Gulf Cup Title in Heated Final
Saudi Arabia defeated the UAE to win the Arabian Gulf Cup final in Jeddah, handing Zlatko Dalic his first defeat as UAE coach.
TechnologyGoogle Partners with Constellation in Major Nuclear Energy Deal to Power AI Growth
Google has partnered with Constellation in a power-purchase agreement to upgrade US nuclear plants, aiming to meet the rising energy demands of AI data centres while avoiding costs for regular ratepayers.
PoliticsUncertainty Looms as UN Security Council Struggles to Agree on Successor to Secretary General Antonio Guterres
With UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres's term ending soon, the Security Council faces a deadlock over his successor with no clear rules for a vacancy.
PoliticsCalifornia Governor Newsom Condemns Donald Trump's 'Disgusting' Remarks on Iran Targeting Major Cities
California Governor Gavin Newsom has condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks about Iran targeting Los Angeles and San Diego as dangerous, while the White House claims the comments were taken out of context.
PoliticsUS Senator Chris Murphy Accuses Pentagon of Blocking Qatar Military Base Visit
US Senator Chris Murphy stated that the Pentagon blocked his visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar to conceal the consequences of the ongoing regional conflict.
TechnologyMassive Cyber Attack Compromises 1.5 Million Files from Saudi World Cup Construction Firm
Hackers have stolen 17 terabytes of data, including stadium designs and employee records, from a Saudi construction firm building facilities for the 2034 Fifa World Cup.
TechnologyAbu Dhabi Council Reviews AI Progress to Drive Global Leadership
Abu Dhabi's Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council met to review key initiatives, including the UAE-US AI Campus and the push for an AI-native government.
EconomyUAE Pledges Global Action for Innovation and Resilience at Abu Dhabi Food Security Summit
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed has reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to advancing global food security through innovation and resilience as the Global Food Security Summit opens in Abu Dhabi.
EconomyGlobal Energy Leaders Gather in London to Overcome Supply Disruptions Amid US-Iran Conflict
Energy executives meeting at the Energy Intelligence Forum in London discussed strategies to secure oil supplies and build industry resilience amid disruptions caused by the US-Iran war.
PoliticsAssessing Turkey's Potential Military Deployment to Saudi Arabia Under the Makkah Defence Pact
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia have pledged rapid military support for Riyadh under the Makkah defence pact, though analysts suggest Ankara's involvement will likely focus on defensive systems rather than large-scale troop deployments.
Breaking NewsIndia Strongly Condemns Strait of Hormuz Tanker Strike That Injured 11 Indian Crew Members
India has condemned an attack on a Dubai-owned oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz that left 11 Indian crew members injured, calling for an immediate halt to regional shipping assaults.
CultureIconic Musical 'The Phantom of the Opera' Confirmed for Abu Dhabi's Etihad Arena Next Year
The legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber musical The Phantom of the Opera is coming to Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi for a three-week run next March.
TechnologyHuman Touch Remains Irreplaceable in Education Amid AI Boom, Says Minister Sarah Al Amiri
Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri and other academic leaders emphasize that human interaction and teachers remain vital to learning despite rapid advancements in artificial intelligence.
PoliticsUnfinished Peace Shakes Ethiopia as Conflict Returns to Tigray and Draws in Regional Powers
Fighting has erupted again in Ethiopia's Tigray region, ending a four-year peace deal and drawing in new regional alliances and tensions.