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Emirati Women's Day to be themed 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'

Under the directives of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, “The Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation (FDF), the official theme for Emirati Women's Day 2025 has been approved as “Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years”.
UAE expresses solidarity with Italy over petrol station explosion

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Italy, over an explosion at a petrol station in the capital, Rome, which resulted in several injuries.
UAE hosts ‘BRICS Youth Dialogue’ in Rio

The United Arab Emirates has brought its pioneering "Youth Dialogue" model to Brazil for the very first time as part of its broader participation in the BRICS Summit.
Future scientists to compete in International Chemistry Olympiad 2025 in UAE

The UAE, from Sunday, will host the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), the world’s leading scientific competition in the field of chemistry.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces completion of 1 Billion Meals project

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the successful completion of the 1 Billion Meals humanitarian initiative, launched during Ramadan 2022.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince leads UAE delegation at BRICS Summit

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is leading the UAE delegation at the 17th BRICS Summit, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 6-7.
UAE Foreign Minister meets Israeli opposition leader in Abu Dhabi

His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met with Israel's opposition leader Yair Lapid.
UAE condemns Israeli minister's call for sovereignty over occupied West Bank

The UAE has strongly condemned Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin's statements that called for expanding the scope of settlements in the occupied Palestinian West Bank.

Business News

OPEC+ speeds up oil output hikes, adds 548,000 bpd in August

OPEC+ agreed on Saturday to raise production by 548,000 barrels per day in August, further accelerating output increases at its first meeting since oil prices jumped - and then retreated - following Israeli and US attacks on Iran.
UAE emerges as global base for digital nomads

The United Arab Emirates has consolidated its status as a leading force and key player in the digital nomad economy, rising to second place globally as a top destination for digital nomads in 2025.
French air traffic controllers' walkout disrupts early summer travel

A walkout by French air traffic controllers to protest against staff shortages and ageing equipment forced airlines to cancel hundreds of flights on Thursday, just as the summer season gets under way.
Non-oil sector fuels 3.4% GDP growth in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi’s economy continues to show strong momentum in 2025, with new data from the Statistics Centre–Abu Dhabi revealing a GDP of AED 291 billion in the first quarter, up 3.4 per cent year-on-year.

Sports News

Bearman handed 10-place grid drop for home GP

Formula One stewards handed Haas rookie driver Oliver Bearman a 10-place grid drop for his first home British Grand Prix for failing to comply with red warning flags in Saturday's final practice.
Teenager Andreeva marches into Wimbledon last 16

Seventh seed Mirra Andreeva outclassed American Hailey Baptiste 6-1 6-3 under the Court One roof to equal her best Wimbledon run by reaching the last 16 on Saturday.
Liverpool players join family for Diogo Jota's funeral

Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his shirt number, Diogo Jota's Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the football star, who died with his brother in a car crash on Thursday.
Own goal propels Chelsea past Palmeiras into CWC semis

An 83rd-minute Weverton own goal from a deflected Malo Gusto cross gave Chelsea a nervy 2-1 win over a spirited Palmeiras side in the Club World Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

International News

At least 24 dead in Texas flash flooding

Torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas on Friday, killing at least 24 people as rescue teams scrambled to save dozens of victims trapped by high water or reported missing in the disaster, local officials said.
Aid foundation says two of its workers injured in Gaza

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said on Saturday that two American aid workers had suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a targeted attack at a food distribution site in Gaza.
Hamas says it responds to Gaza ceasefire proposal in 'positive spirit'

Hamas said it had responded on Friday in "a positive spirit" to a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire proposal and was prepared to enter into talks on implementing the deal, which envisages a release of hostages and negotiations on ending the conflict.
Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call

Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, injuring at least 23 people and damaging buildings across the capital only hours after US President Donald Trump spoke with Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Entertainment News

British rock band Oasis kick off comeback tour in Cardiff

Oasis, the biggest British rock band of the 1990s, kick off their reunion tour in Cardiff on Friday, bringing the warring Gallagher brothers back together on stage for the first time in nearly 16 years.
'Superman' returns to screens with 'kindness, flying dogs and space battles'

Donning the famous red cape for the first time in the new "Superman" movie gave actor David Corenswet a big confidence boost.
BTS promises new album and world tour next year

K-pop supergroup BTS will head to the United States this month to start working on new music and will launch its next album early next year ahead of a world tour, it said on Tuesday.
End of the line for King Charles' royal train

King Charles has decided to scrap Britain's royal train, a service dating back to Queen Victoria, because it is no longer cost-effective, as the monarchy sees its public funding soar by an extra 46 million pounds ($63 million) for the next two years.
Apple's 'F1: The Movie' roars to top of US, Canada box office

Apple's high-octane racing film "F1: The Movie" roared to the top of the US and Canadian box office this weekend, fuelled by star-power and a finely-tuned marketing campaign, according to Comscore.