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Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, with spot gold up 0.1 percent to US$3,931.24 per ounce by 03:06 GMT. US gold ​futures for December delivery steadied at $3,941.40. Among other precious metals, spot silver fell 1.3 percent to US$49.12 per ounce, platinum slipped 1.9 percent to US$1,389.54, and palladium dropped …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received UAE ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions who were recently awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II and the First Class Order of Independence in recognition of their efforts to forge stronger partnerships between the UAE and …

Camel competitions held as part of the 19th Tan-Tan Moussem in Morocco drew keen interest from participants and visitors. The programme included camel races, camel Mazayna and a milking competition, offering a glimpse into the shared camel heritage of the UAE and Morocco and the traditional practices, knowledge and skills …

 Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports and Vice President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, attended the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The ceremony took place at Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio, …

Gulfood Manufacturing 2026, the region’s leading food and beverage manufacturing exhibition, was officially inaugurated today by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, bringing together leading international manufacturers, technology …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and opportunities to further strengthen ties, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of mutual interests …

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has raised the UAE flag at Wahat Al Karama to mark UAE Flag Day. The ceremony, organised by the Presidential Court, was attended by representatives from the Ministry of …

XRG today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Shell’s interest in the North West Shelf project in Western Australia, for $1.45 billion, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The acquisition represents XRG’s first investment in Australian LNG and a significant milestone in the company’s international …

H.H. Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member, Ruler of Sharjah and Honorary President of the Emirates Writers Union, met on Tuesday morning with Dr Sultan Al Amimi, Chairman of the Union’s Board of Directors, and its board members, in the presence of H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint …

H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, today raised the UAE flag on the flagpole of the Emiri Diwan in the emirate, celebrating UAE Flag Day and expressing pride in the symbol of sovereignty, unity and dignity. H.H. Sheikh Ammar …