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Parts of the UAE experienced unsettled weather on Saturday, with heavy morning rain reported in Fujairah and moderate to heavy rainfall affecting the east coast and northern regions. Weather authorities said the conditions are due to...
Etihad Rail has revealed the full list of 11 stations that will form its national passenger rail network, which is scheduled to begin operations later this year. The announcement marks a major milestone in the UAE’s...

Qatar Amir, UAE President Discuss Regional and Global Developments

The Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, held a telephone conversation on Thursday with the President of the...

President Sheikh Mohamed Holds Talks With Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held high-level talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during an official visit to Islamabad, with discussions...

UAE Leaders Send Christmas Greetings, Call for Peace and Harmony

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan extended warm Christmas wishes to people celebrating in the UAE and around the world, calling for peace,...

Storms Disrupt Dubai Air Travel as Flights Cancelled and Delayed Across UAE

Severe storms across the United Arab Emirates caused widespread flight cancellations and delays on Friday, disrupting travel in Dubai, Sharjah and surrounding areas for...

Dubai Government Employees Shift to Remote Work as Heavy Rain and Storms Hit City

Dubai government employees were instructed to work from home on Friday as heavy rain and severe weather continued to affect the city and surrounding...

Sheikh Tahnoon, UK Security Adviser Discuss Stronger UAE–UK Partnership

Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, held a meeting in Abu Dhabi with two senior advisers to...

India and UAE Set Ambitious Cooperation Agenda for 2026, Deepen Strategic Partnership

India and the United Arab Emirates have agreed on a set of new initiatives and an action-oriented agenda aimed at significantly deepening bilateral cooperation...

China and UAE Pledge to Elevate Strategic Partnership and Cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UAE President's special envoy to China, on Saturday to reinforce the bond...

UAE to Shift Friday Prayer Time to 12:45pm Starting January 2026

The UAE has announced a new nationwide Friday prayer time, with the sermon and prayer set to begin at 12:45pm starting January 2, 2026....

UAE and Seychelles Strengthen Ties in Talks Focused on Trade and Renewable Energy

President Sheikh Mohamed met with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to discuss expanding cooperation between the two nations. The meeting took place during Dr Herminie’s...

Global Leaders Pledge $1.9bn in Abu Dhabi to Drive Final Push Toward Polio Eradication

Global leaders, major donors, and health organisations have pledged $1.9 billion in Abu Dhabi to accelerate the worldwide effort to eradicate polio, aiming to...

UAE President Names Seven Mosques After Emirates to Mark National Day

The President of the UAE has directed that seven new mosques in Abu Dhabi be named after each of the nation's emirates in celebration...

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