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A year ago today, the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away. Sheikh Khalifa underwent a rich journey alongside the Founding Leader, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, strengthening the country’s achievements and planning its future. He assisted and supported the country’s foundation before becoming the …

Oman and Etihad Rail Company, the developer and operator of the UAE-Oman Rail Network, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vale, one of the world’s largest mining companies, to explore utilising rail to transport iron ore and its derivatives between the Sultanate of Oman and the UAE, connecting …

After an outstanding first season in England, Erling Haaland of Manchester City received the renowned Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year title, it was revealed Friday. With 82% of the voting, Haaland, 22, won the award by a record-breaking margin against Arsenal teammates Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka, …

The UAE has welcomed the announcement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States that representatives of the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces in Jeddah have signed a Declaration of Commitment in order to protect civilians in Sudan, in accordance with international humanitarian law, to …

The UAE has topped several global labour market indices issued by international entities and institutions in a new accomplishment that reflects UAE’s pioneering global model for development. The UAE ranked first globally in the Talent Attractiveness Index as per the Global Prosperity Index 2023, issued by the UK’s Legatum Institute. …

Taking a step forward in its drive to offer customers the convenience and assurance of digitally enabled travel journeys, Emirates will require most passengers departing Dubai to use a mobile boarding pass instead of a printed paper version, from 15th May onwards. Passengers checking in at Terminal 3 will receive …

Gold prices ticked down today, pressured by an overall strength in the dollar, Reuters reported. Spot gold fell 0.2 percent to US$2,010.63 per ounce by 07.20 GMT and was down 0.2 percent for the week. US gold futures shed 0.3 percent to US$2,015.00. Spot silver fell 0.7 percent to US$24.01 …

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has chaired the first meeting of the Executive Council, which was held today at the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court. During the meeting, His Highness was briefed …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The two leaders reviewed the longstanding strategic partnership between the UAE and France and explored opportunities to expand collaboration across various sectors. During the meeting, which took place at the Élysée …

French investors have strengthened their investments in the UAE financial markets over the past years amid the growing relations and strategic partnership between the UAE and France covering all areas, including stock markets. This financial report by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) based on official data from the Dubai and …