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UAE evacuates citizens and residents from Iran

The UAE has evacuated a number of its citizens and residents from Iran, in coordination with relevant authorities.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed announces changes to UAE ministries

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the establishment of the Ministry for Foreign Trade and renamed the Ministry of Economy under key changes to the government.
Man arrested in Dubai for using 'magic ink' to scam people

A man has been arrested in Dubai for scamming a number of people using 'magic ink' to alter financial documents.
UAE detains two drug dealers after thwarting smuggling attempt

Teams from the UAE's Ministry of Interior have caught two men red-handed as they were preparing narcotic pills for distribution in the country.
Sheikh Abdullah delivers UAE President's message to Canadian PM

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has delivered a message from UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
Dubai's RTA to get over 600 eco-friendly buses under AED 1.1 billion deal

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced plans to add 637 eco-friendly buses to its fleet after signing an agreement worth AED 1.1 billion at the UITP Global Public Transport Summit.
UAE, Indonesia partner to promote effective governance policies

The UAE and Indonesia have inked an agreement to collaborate in areas such as knowledge exchange, best practices in auditing and accounting and oversight of public funds.
UAE announces arrest of ex-Interpol official over global corruption case

The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the arrest of Vitalie Pîrlog, a Moldovan national, wanted in a major international corruption case.

Business News

GCC policy dialogue to promote women's leadership in workforce

A policy dialogue on women’s economic empowerment concluded in Dubai, with GCC countries backing efforts for joint legal reforms, childcare investment and enhanced knowledge exchange across institutions.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed hails growing global confidence in UAE economy

The UAE ranked 10th globally as a leading destination for inbound foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2024, with inflows reaching AED 167 billion.
Saudi PIF launches new company to deliver Expo 2030

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund PIF has launched a new unit that will be responsible to build and operate the facilities of Expo 2030 Riyadh – Saudi Arabia’s first World Expo.
Ride-hailer Careem to suspend decade-old Pakistan service

Careem, Uber's ride-hailing arm in the Middle East, will suspend its Pakistan service on July 18, citing economic challenges, rising competition and capital constraints, ending its core business in a country where it helped pioneer app-based transport nearly a decade ago.

Sports News

Messi guides Inter Miami to historic victory over Porto at Club World Cup

Lionel Messi connected on a free kick in the 54th minute to propel Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over FC Porto in a Group A match of the FIFA Club World Cup on Thursday afternoon.
Scottie Scheffler tied for Travelers lead after chasing a 59

After denying that TPC River Highlands is too easy, Scottie Scheffler was on pace for a round of 59 there Thursday in the opening round of the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Conn.
Palmeiras beat Al Ahly at Club World Club after weather delay

Brazil's Palmeiras scored twice in the space of 10 second-half minutes to beat Al Ahly of Egypt 2-0 in their Group A Club World Cup clash at MetLife Stadium on Thursday.
Real Madrid's Mbappe discharged from hospital, club says

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been discharged from the hospital after suffering from gastroenteritis during the Club World Cup, the Spanish club said on Thursday.

International News

Israel-Iran conflict deepens, European diplomacy steps in

As the air war between Israel and Iran enters its second week, the foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany are making renewed efforts to draw Iran back to negotiations, while US involvement remains undecided.
Death toll rises in Gaza as aid-seeking crowds come under fire

Dozens of Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in the past two days while trying to access food aid in Gaza, amid a worsening hunger crisis, according to local medics.
Kremlin declines to predict when Putin and Trump may meet face-to-face

The Kremlin said on Friday it could not predict whether Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet U.S. President Donald Trump this year given how turbulent the world had become.
One killed, 14 injured in overnight Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa

One person was killed and at least 14 were injured when Russian drones attacked the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa overnight, damaging high-rise buildings and railway infrastructure, local authorities and prosecutors said on Friday.

Entertainment News

Sinner and singer Bocelli strike up partnership for new single

World number one Jannik Sinner has formed a new doubles partnership but the duo will be battling for chart success rather than Grand Slam titles after the Italian released a single with compatriot and opera tenor Andrea Bocelli on Friday.
Danny Boyle uses iPhones to revive '28 Days' zombie film franchise

More than two decades after the release of his zombie apocalyptic horror hit "28 Days Later", director Danny Boyle is returning to the franchise with a fresh set of eyes and a twist on a new technology.
Pixar film 'Elio' follows a family's imperfect intergalactic journey

Zoe Saldana feels like her new film "Elio," from Walt Disney's Pixar Animation Studios, is a story about the imperfect journey that parents and their children go through.
'Jurassic World: Rebirth' brings fans back to dangerous dinosaur realm

Scarlett Johansson's role in "Jurassic World: Rebirth" made her recall her earliest memories of the dinosaur film franchise.
Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

Action movie star Tom Cruise and singer and actor Dolly Parton are among the luminaries selected to receive honorary Oscars this year for lifetime achievements, Hollywood's film academy said on Tuesday.