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Gold prices declined during today’s trading, losing about US$7 in spot trading. As of 09:41 UAE time, the yellow metal fell by 0.34 percent or $7.01 to reach $2047.95 per ounce. Gold futures for February 2024 declined 0.38 percent or $7.7 to reach $2051.3 per ounce.

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a Federal Decree to appoint Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Office with the rank of minister. The Decree shall be published in the official gazette and shall be effective from the date …

The United Arab Emirates will participate in the 4th Youth Olympic Winter Games, which will be held in South Korea between 19th January to 1st February, with the participation of 1,900 athletes from 80 National Olympic Committees from different continents of the world, representing the age group (15-18) years. The …

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President, told the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that the UAE should be very proud of its role in achieving this truly historic outcome achieved at the 28th edition of the UN Climate Change Conference. “The vision, …

Salah’s 97th-minute penalty rescued Egypt from a heart-stopping defeat against plucky Mozambique, who had stunned the Pharaohs after Mostafa Mohamed’s early opener with a two-goal blitz in four minutes in their first AFCON Group B game on Sunday evening at the Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny in Ivory Coast. Egypt seemed invincible …

The AFC Asian Cup roared into life on Sunday, with Group C’s opening clash between the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. Despite being heavy favorites, the UAE faced a spirited challenge from their determined opponents. The Emiratis struck first in the 34th minute, Sultan Adil coolly converting a penalty …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations and cooperation between the UAE and Türkiye across various sectors, as well as regional and international developments of …

H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued two Emiri Decrees No. (15) of 2023 establishing the Ajman Centre for New Projects (Free Zone) and No. (1) of 2024 concerning the appointment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Nuaimi as …

The UAE participated in the 40th session of the Arab Ministerial Forum for Housing and Urban Development (AMFHUD) in Tripoli, Libya. The meeting discussed a number of housing issues, including regulatory frameworks, ways to improve the sector, and the UAE’s candidacy for the presidency of the General Assembly and membership …

The UAE announced its participation in the 54th edition of the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2024, which will be held in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland between 15th and 19th January. This year’s participation of the UAE is characterised by the involvement of more than 100 personalities, including heads of national companies and …