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A 2.0 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Khor Fakkan at 20:35 (UAE time) on Tuesday, 5th August 2025, according to the National Seismic Network of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

The United Arab Emirates categorically rejects the false and unfounded allegations made in the statement issued by the Port Sudan Authority, which inaccurately claims the UAE’s involvement in the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan through alleged support for armed groups or factions. The UAE affirms that these baseless allegations, entirely …

The United Arab Emirates continues its humanitarian mission to support the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Today, the UAE conducted its 61st airdrop of relief supplies as part of “Birds of Goodness” operation under the framework of the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The airdrop was conducted in coordination with …

As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts and in coordination with the World Health Organisation (WHO), the UAE has delivered a new batch of essential medicines and medical supplies to WHO warehouses, in preparation for distribution to hospitals across the Gaza Strip. This support comes amid a severe collapse of …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has issued a federal decree-law establishing the National Anti-Narcotics Authority and appointed Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan as its Chairman. This step aims to strengthen the national ecosystem for combating narcotics, and unify the federal and local effort …

The UAE Pro League has announced the final shortlists for the 2024–2025 UAE Pro League Best Awards Ceremony, set to take place on August 9 at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. The shortlist for the Golden Ball, awarded to the Best Player of the Season, includes Mehdi Ghayedi from Kalba, Sardar …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed engaged in cordial conversation, …

Chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution to reorganise the UAE Gender Balance Council. This step reinforces the UAE’s steadfast commitment to enhancing the participation of all community segments in the nation’s …

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has decided to maintain the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) at 4.40%. This decision was taken following the US Federal Reserve’s announcement today to keep the Interest Rate on Reserve Balances (IORB) unchanged. The CBUAE has also decided to …

The European Commission has set 12 October 2025 as the launch date for the progressive start of operations of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES). The EES is an advanced technological system that will digitally record the entries and exits of non-EU nationals travelling to 29 European countries, including Schengen Associated …