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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opened Al Khaleej Street Tunnel today. The 1,650-metre tunnel extends from the end of the Infinity Bridge ramp in Deira to the intersection of Al Khaleej Street and Al Wuheida Street. It features three lanes in each direction, with a combined capacity of 12,000 …

The Emirates Cancer Society announced that its events during Pink October attracted around 22,000 citizens and residents of all ages across the UAE, in a remarkable turnout reflecting the community’s engagement with health issues. This wide participation was supported by 450 volunteers who assisted the Society in organising 26 independent …

A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, damaging stores, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. The Japan Meteorological Agency put the quake’s magnitude at 5.7. The quake struck about 40 kilometres below the earth’s surface in Shizuoka Prefecture. Smaller …

 The Coast Guard Division of the UAE National Guard Command has rescued 22 Arab nationals after a fire broke out aboard a cargo ship in the Sea of Oman. The rescue operation forms part of the National Guard’s ongoing efforts to protect lives and enhance maritime security and safety. 

The Ministry of Defence has confirmed that preparations are complete for the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine Abu Dhabi, scheduled to take place from 9th to 13th November at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised by the ministry in cooperation with ADNEC Group under the supervision of the International …

A high-level UAE delegation comprising Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation; Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State; Omar Shehadeh, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Caribbean and Pacific States; and senior officials participated in the 28th Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), held from …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Mahmoud Thabit Kombo, Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the United Republic of Tanzania. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and ways to develop cooperation across various sectors, …

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), inaugurated the 31st International Symposium on Electronic/Emerging Art (ISEA2026 Dubai), held under the theme “ELYAH: Constellating Place, Data, and Identity.“ Bringing together artists, researchers, innovators, and specialists from around the world, the …

Dubai Media Council opened Kazakhstan Film Week in cooperation with the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, as part of Dubai Cinema Nights, an initiative dedicated to celebrating cinema through events held throughout the year in Dubai. Held to mark Kazakhstan’s Republic Day, …

Polling stations closed across New Zealand on Saturday, with the ruling centre-right National Party and main opposition Labour Party near deadlocked in the popular vote as counting began in the nationwide general election. Results from the Electoral Commission showed that with 27.4 percent of the results counted, both parties were …