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The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Democratic Republic of the Congo following a plane crash in the southwest of the country, which resulted in a number of deaths. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families …

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held separate meetings in New York with a number of foreign ministers participating in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81). H.H. Sheikh Abdullah met Mihai Popșoi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister …

Catherine Ardagh, Minister of State at of Ireland’s Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of Ireland, said that the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice – Abu Dhabi 2026 represents a key and effective pillar in global crime prevention efforts, which is a shared objective …

At the directive of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE, through the UAE Aid Agency, has allocated US$10 million to support international efforts to curb the spread of the Ebola outbreak in Africa and strengthen healthcare systems in affected areas. The announcement was made during …

The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), has announced that it is easing precautionary entry measures introduced in June 2026 for nationals of the Republic of …

France is working on a draft United Nations Security Council resolution backing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a UN diplomat said. The resolution would reaffirm the need to respect freedom of navigation in the strait, citing its importance for global shipments critical for food and energy security, …

Dubai Police has warned motorists not to drive when severely fatigued, drowsy or experiencing health problems that could suddenly affect their ability to control a vehicle. The warning covers conditions including low or high blood sugar, high blood pressure, heart disease, psychological disorders and episodes involving loss of consciousness, all …

The amount of payments made electronically in the Republic of Korea advanced by more than 12% in the first half of the year from a year earlier, central bank data showed Friday, as a growing number of people engaged in contact-free commerce. The daily average amount of electronic financial transactions …

The Government of Portugal has approved a total investment of approximately €420 million to extend the Porto Metro to the centre of Gondomar and to extend the metro and metrobus lines to Trofa, the Minister of the Presidency announced. The Minister of Environment and Energy, Maria da Graça Carvalho, said …

Alfred Holdings, the UAE based investment group behind InsuranceMarket.ae, announced the launch of CreditMarket.ae and HolidayMarket.ae, two new wholly owned businesses spanning financial services and travel.The investments build on the continued growth of InsuranceMarket.ae. Across its portfolio, Alfred Holdings businesses employ more than 700 people and serve over 200,000 active …