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The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria over the victims of wildfires in the northeast of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy …

King Norodom Sihamoni of the Kingdom of Cambodia received Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Jarwan, President of the Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, as part of a group of delegation heads participating in the second Inter-Parliamentary Speakers’ Conference (ISC-2) being held in Cambodia. …

Severe heatwaves in 2026 have been linked to more than 25,000 deaths in Germany, France, Spain and Italy, amid warnings that the toll could rise further during August and September, two of the summer months most associated with heat-related mortality, according to the latest national health data. Germany recorded the …

The UAE Youth Muay Thai Team has returned from the 2026 Arab Muay Thai Youth Championship in Libya with 11 medals, including two gold, six silver and three bronze, across age categories from 10 to 17 years. The performance reflects the readiness of the UAE’s next generation of Muay Thai …

Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz has achieved an exceptional sporting milestone after successfully surpassing the previous world speed record in the Formula 4 powerboat category, which was held by British racer John Brewer at a speed of 128.7 km/h over a one-kilometre distance. The achievement was accomplished during an official …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a message of condolences to His Majesty King Haakon VIII of Norway, over the death of King Harald V. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour …

Major General Staff Saleh Mohammed bin Mejren Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, and his accompanying delegation visited the Gendarmerie and Civil Defence forces of Jordan’s Public Security Directorate, as part of his official visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. During the visit, Al Ameri reviewed the duties …

Emirati women continue to make valuable contributions to humanitarian and relief efforts through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Working across various areas of the operation, they have contributed to healthcare and relief efforts, supported Palestinian children, women and families, and participated in initiatives …

Norwegian King Harald has died at the age of 89, the royal house said, making his son Haakon the new king of Norway. “King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, 28th August, 0635 (local time, 0435 GMT),” the royal palace said on its website. Harald, who …

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has said that Emirati Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements of Emirati women and the foundations that have enabled generations to learn, contribute and lead. In a statement marking …