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Maryam bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of FNC, met with Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, in Moscow to explore ways of strengthening cooperation between the two houses. During the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Eurasian …

The General Department of Traffic Dubai Police HQ has apprehended a driver for speeding at 220 km/h on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed road, endangering both his safety and other road users. The motorist has been referred to the Public Prosecution for further legal proceedings.

The UAE Pro League has announced the winners of ‘The Best’ monthly awards, powered by Etisalat, in the Best Player, Best Goalkeeper, and Best Coach categories for August. In the Best Player category, Al Nasr’s Adel Taarabt, emerged victorious, outshining Al Ain’s Soufian Rahimi, Shabab Al Ahli’s Sardar Azmoum, Sharjah’s …

The UN Child Rights Committee (CRC) today expressed deep concern at the high number of children in Gaza killed, maimed, injured, missing, displaced, orphaned and subjected to famine, malnutrition and disease, as a result of Israel’s indiscriminate and disproportionate attacks. In a statement issued in Geneva, the Committee urged “Israel …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will start an official visit to the United States of America on Monday, the first since assuming the Presidency of the UAE. His Highness will discuss with President Joe Biden the historical ties that link the UAE and the USA, which …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to cut the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 50 basis points, from 5.40% to 4.90%, effective from Thursday, 19 September.This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to reduce the Interest Rate on …

Fahad Saeed Al Raqbani presented his credentials as the UAE Ambassador to France, to Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, during a meeting held at the Élysée Palace in Paris. Al Raqbani conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed …

Yōko Kamikawa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, has welcomed the decision by the governments of Japan and the UAE to launch negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries. In an official statement, Kamikawa expressed her hope that the conclusion of an ambitious, balanced, and …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to His Highness Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah, Emir of Kuwait, on the death of Sheikh Jaber Mubarak Al Hamad Al Mubarak Al Sabah. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the cultural district project, located within the Azizi Venice community in Dubai South. Launched by Azizi Developments, the project aims to enrich Dubai’s cultural and art landscape and foster …