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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday blamed Iran for attacks earlier in the day on oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman near Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran is lashing out because the regime wants our successful maximum pressure campaign lifted,” Pompeo said. “No economic sanctions entitle …

Earlier this week, Dr. Sultan Al Remeithi, Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Elders, reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to combating hate speech across all mediums and safeguarding religious sites in meetings with senior UN officials. “This year, the world witnessed an increase in horrifying terrorist attacks on places of …

Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 2019-2020 season will launch in September and will include four exhibitions to explore how the arts have channelled and acted as a witness to society throughout history. It will be accompanied by live performances, world-renowned installations, music, poetry and family events. Commenting on the new season, Manuel …

King of Malaysia ‬His Majesty Al-Sultan Abdulla bin Al-Sultan Ahmed Shah‪ visited Wahat Al Karama, Abu Dhabi’s national and cultural landmark designed to commemorate the sacrifices and heroic deeds of UAE martyrs to defend their homeland and protect its achievements.‬ ‏‪Upon his arrival at the monument on Thursday, His Majesty …

Ministry of Education announced that no injuries were reported following a fire that erupted in a school bus after dropping the students to their homes in Ras Al Khaimah. The fire caught the school bus after the bus collided with the school’s wall. Watch the video below:

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, today received Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, King of Malaysia, who is currently visiting the country. Upon his arrival, the Malaysian King was accorded an official reception where …

• Two oil tankers were damaged in an incident in the Sea of ​​Oman, and the US Fifth Fleet confirms receiving distress messages. • US Navy: We offer assistance after two tankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman. • Evacuation of the crews of the two tankers, and  Brent …

Bahrain will start phasing out the use of plastic products in July, Bahrain News Agency, BNA, reported on Wednesday. A Ministerial order with respect to the technical regulations for plastic products will come into effect on July 21, 2019. The order will regulate and phase out the use of plastic …

The General Command of Abu Dhabi Police, ADP, launched the “Smart Driving Test Project” as part of its efforts to adopt the latest technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, AI. Under the new project, the driving test is conducted in smart vehicles, featuring advanced systems that monitor and evaluate the driver performance. …

The UAE has strongly condemned the Houthi terrorist attack against Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport, which resulted in the injury of many civilians. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, MOFAIC, said the UAE strongly condemned this terrorist act which utilised military projectile capabilities, and deemed …