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After a thorough investigation lasting over seven months, UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi ordered the referral of an organised criminal gang to trial before the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court – State Security Department – for crimes threatening the state’s security, public order, and societal peace. Investigations initiated …

Abu Dhabi Police and Egypt’s Ministry of Interior have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at boosting collaboration in police and security training, and reinforcing their strategic ties. This agreement is a major step toward deepening institutional cooperation, with a focus on advanced training programmes, knowledge exchange, and joint …

Water temperatures in and around Australia’s Great Barrier Reef have risen to their warmest in 400 years over the past decade, placing the world’s largest reef under threat, according to research published on Thursday. The reef, the world’s largest living ecosystem, stretches for some 2,400 km off the coast of …

Human-induced climate change is significantly increasing the number of hot nights for nearly one in three people around the world, a global analysis said on Thursday. High nighttime temperatures can become dangerous if they prevent the human body from cooling off and recovering from daytime heat. The World Health Organisation …

Credit facilities provided by the UAE national banks to the business and industrial sectors amounted to AED25.7 billion during the first five months of 2024, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). The apex bank’s figures showed that the two sectors …

The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) announced the pilot launch of its ‘Our Flexible Summer’ initiative, which aims to reduce the working hours of participating government entities during the summer. The initiative underscores DHGR’s unwavering commitment to fulfilling the requirements of various government entities, enhancing the performance of employees …

Dubai International (DXB) has raised the bar on its contribution to Dubai’s economy by welcoming a record 44.9 million guests during the first six months of this year. Marking an 8% year-on-year increase in guests, DXB has established its position as a globally preferred gateway, boosted by strong connectivity with …

The United Arab Emirates is alarmed by the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in Sudan, with severe food insecurity affecting over 25 million Sudanese citizens. We express our deepest concern over the declared famine in parts of North Darfur, particularly in Zamzam camp, which shelters over half a million displaced people, …

The UAE Judo Federation signed a cooperation agreement with its French counterpart at the UAE Olympic House in Paris on Monday, on the sidelines of the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris. The agreement was signed by Nasser Al Tamimi, Secretary-General of the UAE Judo Federation, Treasurer of the International Judo …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that, under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE is committed to excelling in various sectors and enhancing its role as a key partner in creating …