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Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, affirmed that the UAE continues to advance its energy sector by diversifying energy sources, expanding clean energy projects, and improving energy efficiency to ensure reliable supplies, meet growing demand, and strengthen the competitiveness of the national economy. Speaking on the …

Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola virus disease in a woman who arrived from Uganda and is currently in isolation, according to Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate. The announcement came amid warnings from Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), who …

The Republic of Korea’s exports more than doubled year-on-year during the first 20 days of October, reaching US$61.6 billion amid record shipments of semiconductors, according to data released Wednesday by the Korea Customs Service. The daily average export value in terms of business days reached US$4.74 billion, the highest for …

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, with Brent crude futures climbing by $1.21 to reach $110 per barrel, according to Reuters. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also rose by more than a dollar, reaching $99 per barrel.

 H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Lawrence Wong, Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore, at Zayed National Museum during his official visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides exchanged cordial discussions on the deep-rooted relations between …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation participating in the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026, taking place from 20 to 22 October under the theme ‘To Sense is to Predict.’ His Highness welcomed the delegation, which included global health leaders and experts, …

Sami Smeirat, Jordan’s Minister of Digital Economy and Entrepreneurship, has highlighted the UAE’s role in supporting the digital transformation of Jordan’s healthcare sector, praising its continued assistance in developing digital infrastructure and improving medical services. Addressing the Future Health Summit 2026 in Abu Dhabi, Smeirat said digital transformation is essential …

Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) commended the United Arab Emirates’ robust emergency preparedness and response capabilities during an advisory mission to the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) in the Al Dhafra Region, held from 12 to 20 October 2026. The advisory mission formed part of the UAE’s …

The Ministry of Family has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the University of Sharjah (UoS) and Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) to strengthen institutional cooperation and leverage complementary expertise in family and community development. The agreements aim to develop policies, programmes, and services designed for families and …

French President His Excellency Emmanuel Macron departed the UAE today, concluding his official visit. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the farewell for the French President at the airport. Also present to bid him farewell were H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, …