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Mohammed Bin Zayed: I’ve spoken to Hazza Al Mansouri and Sultan Al Neyadi as they prepare for the space flight. The journey will see the UAE create history and will mark our entry into the world of space exploration, inspiring future generations to aim for greater glory.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, on Monday announced that he has approved a plan for Emiratisation in Dubai, in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime …

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and the Advisory Committee on Excise Goods recently met to explore ways of expediting procedures for implementing two UAE Cabinet decisions; the first being Cabinet Decision No. (52) of 2019 on Excise Goods, Excise Tax Rates and the Method of Calculating the Excise Price and …

His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed inaugurated King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Zayed, coinciding with the celebrations of the 89th Saudi National Day.

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has met with his Dutch counterpart Stef Blok, on the sidelines of the 74th session of the UN General Assembly currently running in New York. The two ministers discussed ways of bolstering cooperation and friendship ties …

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed tweeted about the strong UAE-Saudi relations. “Your day is ours; your happiness is ours; and your accomplishments make us all proud. Our bond is unbreakable due to our brotherhood, love and common destiny.”

Dubai International Airport closed on Sunday for 15 minutes due to suspected drone activity in the area, resulting in the diversion of two flights. According to Emirates spokesperson that on Sunday, September 22, Dubai International Airport was closed from 12.36pm to 12.51pm due to suspected drone activity in the surrounding …

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa will light up with the colours of Saudi Arabia’s flag tomorrow. Organisers confirmed the light show to Khaleej Times earlier on Sunday. The display of the Saudi flag on the world’s tallest building will take place tomorrow at the following times: 7:15, 8:10, 9:10, 9:50 and 10:20pm. The showcase …

The Abu Dhabi Police on Sunday urged all motorists to stop their vehicles if they see the ‘Stop’ sign at a road intersection. The police warned that ignoring the ‘Stop’ sign could lead to dangerous accidents. The police said that vehicles merging from the side roads to the main roads …

A Kuwaiti criminal court sentenced a local man to life in prison after he was convicted of molesting his minor daughters. An angry judge shouted at the defendant before issuing the sentence: “You have committed an act which even mad people do not commit.” When the defendant asked to be …