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Counsellor Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, said investigations into the incident aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 revealed that the co-pilot attempted to carry out a terrorist act. Al Shamsi said the co-pilot began executing his plan during the flight, attacking the captain inside the flight deck using …

Gold was trading at around US$4,139 an ounce at the time of publishing on Friday, down nearly 1 percent, as rising US Treasury yields weighed on the precious metal despite weaker-than-expected US employment data. The precious metal had climbed as high as $4,227 earlier in the session, briefly moving above …

The United Arab Emirates’ delegation, led by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, concluded its participation in the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The UAE delegation comprised 137 participants in total, including 47 …

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, said the UAE’s leadership has made investing in young people a national priority, creating opportunities to develop their talents and turn ambition into achievement. Speaking during the eighth Young Arab Media Leaders Programme, Al Hamed said investing …

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) commended the remarkable courage and speed of response of the Indian pilot, Captain Machchhar Smit, and the crew of flydubai flight FZ1073, along with the passengers who contributed to bringing the situation under control. The Authority said that their decisive and swift intervention, and …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Mamady Doumbouya of the Republic of Guinea on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received US Senator Joni Ernst. The meeting discussed strategic cooperation between the UAE and the United States and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties for the benefit of both nations. The talks also covered regional security and stability, …

Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, participated in the joint meeting of GCC Ministers of Finance and Central Bank Governors with Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), held in Manama, in the presence of Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary-General of the …

Lt. General HH Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, attended Zayed University’s graduation ceremony for the “Future Makers” Class of 2026, which honoured 371 graduates, including 255 bachelor’s degree recipients and 116 master’s degree recipients. H.H. Sheikh Saif congratulated the graduates and their …

A record 52 percent of Europe was exposed to intense heat stress during the exceptionally hot summer that seared the continent this year, the EU’s climate monitor has said. Fuelled by climate change, the world’s fastest-warming continent endured a relentless series of heatwaves that began unusually early in the spring, …