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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with his core team during an annual gathering at the Museum of the Future.

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) is strengthening its partnership with France’s national space agency, CNES, as preparations ramp up for the Emirates Lunar Mission’s Rashid Rover 2, set to launch to the Moon in 2026.

Dubai Police are warning the public about fake links circulating online and on social media, falsely promoting Global Village VIP packs at discounted prices.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met with Takatoshi Nishiwaki, Governor of Kyoto Prefecture, during his visit to Japan to attend the UAE Day celebration at Expo 2025 Osaka.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, chaired a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi, where several key decisions were approved.

Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed the renewal of their nations' "special relationship" on Thursday, ending the US President's unprecedented second state visit with a show of unity after avoiding several possible pitfalls.

The Gulf Cooperation Council's (GCC) Joint Defence Council has strongly condemned the Israeli military attack on Qatar, calling it a dangerous escalation and a violation of international law and the UN Charter.

Workers broke through a final, thin veil of rock on Thursday, opening an underground tunnel between Austria and Italy that will eventually become a high-speed rail line linking the north and south of Europe.

Israeli tanks were seen in two Gaza City areas that are gateways to the city centre, residents said on Thursday, while internet and phone lines were cut off across the Gaza Strip, a sign that ground operations were likely to escalate imminently.

Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday for talks designed to focus the US leader's unprecedented second state visit firmly on global affairs rather than domestic political problems.

UAE national carrier, Etihad Airways, has announced it will start operations to Damascus in Syria from June, 2026.

There is no immediate plan to shut down Carrefour in the UAE, Majid Al Futtaim's CEO of Retail, Dr. Günther Helm, confirmed days after they shuttered operations in Kuwait and Bahrain.

Meta Platforms launched its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display on Wednesday, seeking to extend the momentum of its Ray-Ban line, one of the early consumer hits of the artificial intelligence era.

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact late on Wednesday, significantly strengthening a decades-old security partnership.

Dubai has cemented its position as a top maritime hub, earning the title 'Crown Jewel of the Middle East’s Maritime Sector' in the 2025 International Shipping Centre Development Index.

Paris St Germain picked up where they left off following last season’s Champions League triumph as they kicked off their new campaign with an impressive 4-0 win over Atalanta at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk headed home a last-gasp goal in stoppage time to lead Arne Slot's men to a thrilling 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the opening game of their Champions League campaign on Wednesday at Anfield.

Pakistan delayed their match against the UAE by an hour on Wednesday after considering a withdrawal from the Asia Cup in protest at a match referee whom they say condoned unsportsmanlike behaviour by India at the weekend.

Portuguese club Benfica are set to name Jose Mourinho as its head coach following the sacking of Bruno Lage in the aftermath of their 3-2 Champions League defeat by Qarabag, Portuguese TV station RTP reported on Wednesday.

Celebrating a history-making year in completing the career Grand Slam at Augusta National, Rory McIlroy has confirmed his return to Emirates Golf Club to headline the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, taking place from January 22–25, 2026.

'Wicked The Musical' will make its debut at the Dubai Opera in 2026 on January 28, revealing the untold story of the witches of Oz till February 15.

Walt Disney-owned ABC said it was pulling "Jimmy Kimmel Live" off the air on Wednesday, after comments by the late-night show's host about the assassination of Charlie Kirk triggered a threat by the head of the top US communications regulator against Disney.

Less than two months before Belem hosts the UN climate summit COP30, the Brazilian city welcomed pop legend Mariah Carey on Wednesday night as she joined a cast of local artists for a floating concert dedicated to the Amazon rainforest.

Expo City Dubai has unveiled the lineup for its much-anticipated Al Wasl Season, running from October 31 to May 2, 2026.

Actor, director and producer Robert Redford, who was both the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man and an influential supporter of independent films through his Sundance Institute, died on Tuesday at the age of 89.

Entrepreneur Nelson Yang is reaching back into Taiwan's history to turn the humble banana plant into an unlikely sustainable textile.

A new minister in Albania charged to handle public procurement will be impervious to bribes, threats or attempts to curry favour. That is because Diella, as she is called, is an AI-generated bot.

A much-loved Palestinian ice-cream parlour Kazem, forced to shutter its Gaza doors in 2023 as the Israel-Hamas war escalated, has opened up in the UAE, offering not just frozen treats, but a taste of nostalgia to the local community.

Pippi Longstocking, IKEA and the Nobel Prize are among 100 works, brands and ideas deemed to define what it means to be Swedish, according to a cultural heritage list unveiled by the government on Tuesday.

Every year, hundreds of Chinese tourists flock to the Bulgarian mountain village of Momchilovtsi for a festival celebrating the local yoghurt, which is renowned for its health benefits and has become a hit among consumers in China.