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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched commercial operations of autonomous taxis in Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah on Monday, in partnership with Apollo Go and WeRide.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, on Monday announced that the Executive Council has approved an AED 1 billion support package for Dubai’s business sector.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the impact of the ongoing military escalation on the global economy during a call with European Council chief António Costa.

UAE air defences intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 27 drones launched from Iran on Monday, the Ministry of Defence said.

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Iran's energy plants and oil wells would be obliterated if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described US peace proposals as "unrealistic" and fired waves of missiles at Israel.

France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday he'd requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following "the extremely serious incidents" targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon that killed one Indonesian national.

Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said on Monday.

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States was in talks with a "more reasonable regime" to end the war in Iran but repeated his warning to Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk US attacks on its oil wells and power plants.

Dubai South Properties has awarded a AED 2 billion contract for the development of multiple phases of the 'Hayat' project, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced on Monday that the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs driven by the Iran war.

Leaders of Business Groups operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce say the emirate continues to build on a strong and resilient economic model, driven by diversification, close public-private sector collaboration, and the ability to respond quickly to global change.

A group of World Trade Organisation members agreed on Saturday to sidestep adoption hurdles for the world's first baseline on digital trade rules, opting to bring the agreement into force among consenting participants, the WTO said.

Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-4 in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.

Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with ball-tampering in Sunday's Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

Desire Doue scored twice as France showcased their attacking firepower and strength in depth with a 3-1 friendly win over Colombia on Sunday, in their final outing before coach Didier Deschamps names his World Cup squad.

Egypt's national team director Ibrahim Hassan has cautioned Mohamed Salah against moving to Major League Soccer after he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season as it would see the forward fade into obscurity.