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H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, said Flag Day embodies the values of unity and national solidarity and reflects the pride of the UAE people in their flag as a symbol of dignity, sovereignty and national identity. Sheikh Saud made …

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has raised the UAE flag at Al Dhafra Fort to mark UAE Flag Day, celebrated annually on 3rd November as a national occasion to renew loyalty to the nation and reaffirm commitment to preserving its achievements, protecting …

To mark Flag Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today raised the UAE flag at Qasr Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi, celebrating the flag as a symbol of unity, sovereignty, and national pride. The flag-raising ceremony, accompanied by a performance of the national anthem, was …

On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, and Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to the Republic of Türkiye, participated in the 42nd session of the Standing Committee for …

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley W. Simina 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, …

Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Tuesday. Brent crude futures gained 48 cents, or 0.5 percent, to US$105.25 a barrel by 01:04 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 47 cents, or 0.5 percent, to US$96.93 a barrel. Brent crude futures had settled US$8.66, or …

Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday after surging more than 2 percent in the previous session. Spot gold fell 0.5 percent to $3,926.52 per ounce by 03:53 GMT. Prices had climbed more than 2 percent to $3,954.41 per ounce in the previous session, rebounding from a one-year low hit on …

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Dr Markus Söder, Minister-President of the German state of Bavaria, who is on a working visit to the UAE. During the meeting, the two sides reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation between the UAE and Bavaria …

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, described the UAE as the world’s most forward-looking country for artificial intelligence adoption. Speaking during a panel discussion at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2026), Altman addressed the agreements announced involving OpenAI, ADNOC and G42, saying the partnership between the three …

Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 38 trucks carrying 343 tonnes of food and shelter supplies entered the Gaza Strip this week under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’, as part of the UAE’s ongoing efforts to support Palestinians and meet their basic needs. The operation’s team continues to prepare aid convoys …