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The price of U.S. gasoline averaged more than $5 a gallon for the first time on Saturday, data from the AAA showed, extending a surge in fuel costs that is driving rising inflation. The national average price for regular unleaded gas rose to $5.004 a gallon on June 11 from …

The UAE won the Grand Prix of the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, yesterday. The Emirati squad had strength in numbers in the final with Diego Ulissi and Matteo Trentin covering moves before Marc Hirschi infiltrated the winning break which slipped away at 7km to go. The 23-year old hit out …

The UAE and Uzbekistan have announced a new phase of their strategic partnership for government modernisation, introducing ten vital sectors under an MoU they’ve signed to promote the exchange of knowledge, expertise, and successful experiences. The announcement was made as President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received Mohammad bin Abdullah Al …

Two mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidates produced by Chinese manufacturer CanSino Biologics have proven effective in preclinical trials, suggesting the potential for human tests, according to a new study published in the journal Emerging Microbes & Infections. Results showed that the two vaccines, the mRNA-Beta and mRNA-Omicron, can induce high-titer neutralising …

National Center of Meteorology: Fresh Northwesterly winds and strong at times with speed of 45 km/hr, causing blowing sand and suspended dust reducing the horizontal visibility to less than 1500 m at times over some exposed areas until 06:00 pm today.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 253,991 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a statement, the Ministry stressed its aim to continue expanding the scope of testing nationwide to facilitate the early detection of coronavirus cases and …

After a handful of release date delays, Sony’s Bullet Train is back on track, so to speak, and will be landing in theaters in August. To celebrate, an all-new trailer for the action-comedy has been released to offer audiences an even better glimpse at the mayhem that’s on the way. …

 In 2021, the EU expenditure on environmental protection amounted to €292 billion, including investments and consumption, according to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union. Rising on average by over 3% each year, the expenditure on environmental protection increased by 54% since 2006. As a percentage of gross domestic …

The UAE, represented by Omran Sharaf, Director of the Emirates Mars Mission (EMM), chaired the 65th session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS). During the session, the committee’s members approved the draft report of the Working Group on Space and Global Health. The …

H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of the Al Jazira Club, and Vice Chairman of the club’s Honorary Board, has issued resolutions to restructure the Al Jazira Club’s boards of directors, executive committee and subsidiary companies. The club’s board of directors was …