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• H.H. Sheikh Hamdan launches driverless taxi operations in Dubai

  His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has launched the official operations of fully autonomous RT6 taxi vehicles in Dubai, developed by Baidu Apollo Go.

• UAE brokers new round of Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange

  The UAE has announced the success of new mediation efforts leading to another exchange of captives between Russia and Ukraine.

• UAE and Kosovo leaders explore closer ties

  The UAE and Kosovo have discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties during high-level talks in Abu Dhabi. 

• Dubai Humanitarian sends over 91 tonnes of aid to flood-hit Mozambique

  Dubai Humanitarian has delivered urgent aid to flood‑affected communities in Mozambique, following the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

• UAE, Armenian leaders discuss cooperation and regional stability

  The UAE has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening cooperation with Armenia following high‑level talks in Abu Dhabi.

• Kyrgyzstan awards 'Order of Friendship' to Mohammad Al Gergawi

  The Kyrgyz Republic has honoured UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs Mohammad Al Gergawi with one of its highest national awards, the Order of Friendship.

• Indian educator wins Dubai's $1 million Global Teacher Prize

  Indian educator and artist Rouble Nagi has been named the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize 2026 at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. 

• UAE President honours Zayed Award for Human Fraternity winners

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured global peacebuilders and humanitarian advocates at the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

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Business News

• Dubai secures Canva regional headquarters in new tech partnership

  Dubai is set to host Canva’s regional headquarters, strengthening the emirate’s growing role as a major hub for digital innovation and creative technology.

• DIFC delivers record 2025 results

  Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has posted landmark annual results, reinforcing Dubai’s position as the leading global financial hub across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia.

• Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says

  Pakistan must create up to 30 million jobs over the next decade to turn its youth bulge into an economic dividend or risk instability and outward migration, World Bank President Ajay Banga said in an interview with Reuters.

• Ghana seeks to deepen strategic investment, innovation ties with UAE

  Ghana considers the UAE a strategic partner in its development journey, particularly in economic growth and infrastructure reform, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, Minister of State for Public Sector Reform of Ghana, said at the World Governments Summit.

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Sports News

• Ruthless Man City thump Newcastle to reach League Cup final

  Omar Marmoush scored twice as Manchester City set up a League Cup final date with Arsenal after a comprehensive 3-1 second-leg victory over visiting Newcastle United secured a 5-1 aggregate win in their semi-final on Wednesday.

• Ethara named F1 promoter of the year

  Ethara, the promoter of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has been named Promoter of the Year at the annual F1 Promoter Awards in London. 

• Alexandra Eala stages comeback to reach Mubadala quarter-finals

  Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala fought back from the brink of defeat to reach the quarter-finals of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open after a marathon win over Aliaksandra Sasnovich.

• F1 legend Mika Häkkinen turns brand ambassador for Only Legends Drive UAE

  Two-time Formula One World Champion Mika Häkkinen will step in as the brand ambassador of the ultra-luxury four-day supercar rally - Only Legends Drive UAE, that kicks off on March 19.

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International News

• UN chief calls New START treaty expiration 'grave moment'

  United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called the expiration of the New START Treaty a grave moment for international peace and urged Russia and US to negotiate a new nuclear arms control framework without delay.

• Pakistan military says it concludes week-long fight against Baloch separatists

  Pakistan's military said on Thursday it had concluded a week-long operation against separatists in Balochistan who stormed more than a dozen locations, taking hostages, setting off explosives and waging gun battles with security forces.

• One dead, one missing as Storm Leonardo batters Portugal and Spain

  One man died in Portugal after flood waters engulfed his car and in Spain, a girl was dragged away by a river after trying to rescue her dog, as Storm Leonardo lashed the Iberian peninsula with heavy rains and strong winds on Thursday.

• Freezing rain causes cancellations, delays at Berlin airport

  Snow and freezing rain hit Berlin's airport on Thursday morning, causing airlines to delay or cancel multiple departing flights.

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Entertainment News

• US TV show host Savannah Guthrie pleads for safe return of missing mother

  Popular US morning news anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video message on Wednesday addressing anyone who might be holding her missing elderly mother, presumed abducted from her Arizona home this week, pleading for them to open a line of communication.

• Amazon plans AI use to speed up TV and film production

  Amazon plans to use artificial intelligence to speed up the process for making movies and TV shows even as Hollywood fears that AI will cut jobs and permanently reshape the industry.

• Netflix faces grilling over Warner Bros deal

  US senators grilled Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Tuesday at a hearing over how his company's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery will affect competition across the entertainment industry.

• Apple TV sets October launch for Mattel's 'Matchbox' car movie

  Apple TV will debut "Matchbox The Movie" in October, hoping that Mattel’s classic car toys, tiny enough to slip into matchboxes, can spark a fresh franchise in a thriller about a framed soldier racing to clear his name.

• Disney shares slump as its theme parks see fewer international visitors

  Walt Disney's warning that a decline in international visitors to its US theme parks and a slump in earnings at its TV and film division sent shares down nearly 5 per cent in trading on Monday, just as it readies a successor to outgoing CEO Bob Iger.

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