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Dubai Police has received international recognition from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for its excellence in planning, managing and delivering projects and initiatives in line with global professional standards. The recognition was announced during the PMI Global Summit Series Seoul, the Republic of Korea, which brought together project management leaders, …

The Muslim Council of Elders has warned of the threat posed by terrorist and extremist organisations that exploit religion to spread hatred, extremism, and violence, calling for stronger efforts to protect youth from radicalisation. The Council said that such groups pursue agendas that contradict religious teachings and shared humanitarian values, …

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Panama following an earthquake that struck the country, resulting in the collapse of several buildings, property damage, and widespread evacuations. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that the UAE stands alongside the Republic of …

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guide to help countries shift from institutionalised mental health care, which relies on long-term stays in psychiatric hospitals, to community-based, person-centred services that respect patients’ rights and choices. Many people with mental health conditions are currently living in large psychiatric hospitals …

US and European stocks closed higher on Friday, with European markets recovering as bond yields eased following a sell-off driven by rising oil prices and borrowing costs. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 gained 46.35 points, or 0.60 percent, to close at 7,811.71, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 172.83 points, …

Oil prices settled higher on Friday as Hurricane Isaias moved towards the northern Gulf of Mexico, prompting energy companies to shut down more than 70 percent of US offshore crude production. Brent crude futures rose 44 cents, or 0.42 percent, to settle at US$104.72 a barrel, while US West Texas …

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply millions of tonnes of diesel to the United States and global markets following a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a move aimed at easing rising energy prices. In a post on his Truth Social …

Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response to assist those affected by severe thunderstorms that recently struck Paraguay, damaging homes, buildings and property across several parts of the country. …

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport and a Saudia aircraft in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which resulted in the deaths of three Saudi nationals and injuries to a number of civilians. In a statement, …

Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, announced that the Public Prosecution’s investigation into the incident involving Flydubai flight FZ1073, which was scheduled to travel from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September 2026, revealed that the aircraft’s Omani co-pilot had begun carrying out a premeditated terrorist …