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The UAE has imposed a travel ban on nationals traveling to Mali following concerning developments, urging those currently in the country to depart and return at the earliest opportunity.

The UAE’s weather bureau has forecast chances of scattered rainfall, dusty conditions and rough seas from December 12 to December 19.

The UAE's eight humanitarian aid aircraft has arrived at Srilanka's capital, Colombo, on Tuesday in efforts to support the country following the impact of floods and landslides.

The BRIDGE Summit confronted the realities of the digital era and explored what it means for public figures and ordinary citizens to protect truth, dignity and personal safety in a world where visibility comes with real consequences.

The UAE has offered its condolences to Australia following the death of a firefighter during a bushfire north of Sydney.

Australian teenagers have taken to social media for the last time to bid farewell to their followers and mourn the loss of the platforms that shaped much of their lives before a world-first ban took effect on Wednesday.

The Arab Parliament joined the Arab League in condemning the storming of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem by Israeli forces.

Fighting between Cambodia and Thailand escalated along their contested border on Tuesday, as the Southeast Asian neighbours both said they would not back down in defending their sovereignty.

India has ordered IndiGo to cut 10 per cent of its planned flights after the airline scrapped at least 2,000 services last week because of poor pilot roster planning, leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded.

Australia at midnight (1300 GMT) on Wednesday became the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook.

The UAE and Ireland are set to deepen economic and tourism collaboration following high-level talks in Dubai between Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, and Ireland’s Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) saw the introduction of 17 securities during 2025, Group CEO Abdullah Salem Al Nuaimi said on Tuesday.

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled about $23 billion in new artificial intelligence investments, with the bulk earmarked for India as it deepens its bet on one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets.

The Federal National Council (FNC) approved a federal draft law on Tuesday, linking the Union General Budget and the budgets of independent federal entities for the fiscal year 2026.

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has reviewed DIFC’s latest strategic progress and future plans during a meeting of the Higher Board of Directors.

The UAE national football team have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup after defeating Kuwait 3-1 at Stadium 974 in Qatar on Tuesday.

The Desert Vipers were the victors in yet another thrilling clash, beating MI Emirates by one run during the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

Red Bull announced the departure on Tuesday of veteran motorsport consultant Helmut Marko, a major ally and supporter of four-times Formula One world champion Max Verstappen.

Dubai Basketball closed a demanding week on two fronts with a statement win in the ABA League and a narrow, hard-fought EuroLeague battle in Bologna, underscoring the team’s rising profile across Europe’s top competitions.

Football journalist Fabrizio Romano, whose rapid-fire exclusives helped build one of the world’s most influential news platforms, highlighted the importance of independent journalism on redefining global influence at the BRIDGE Summit on Monday.

"Crazy Rich Asians" star Chris Pang and "13 Reasons Why"' actor Ross Butler highlighted how local narratives can become global hits without losing cultural integrity during a discussion at the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi.

Hollywood actor Idris Elba has highlighted the importance of empowering young creators and strengthening Africa’s creative infrastructure at BRIDGE Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.

Dark comedy "One Battle After Another", starring Leonardo DiCaprio, topped the list of film nominees on Monday for Hollywood's Golden Globe awards, receiving nine nods.

Katy Perry enthralled a packed Etihad Park as the final act at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix's After-Race Concerts on Sunday.

Argentina's rapidly growing pistachio heartland is striving to capitalise on its favourable climate to cash in on worldwide demand for the nut, which has been driven by the popularity of the crunchy Dubai chocolate.

At Plates, the first vegan restaurant in Britain to earn a coveted Michelin star, the tables are packed – but not with vegans.

Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has announced a new scientific discovery — a rare ant species found in Wadi Shees.

It's a familiar sight in French cities: pigeons with mangled feet and missing toes. But one woman in Paris is on a mission to save the pigeons from their plight.

A wild dolphin, nicknamed "Mimmo" by the local press, has become a regular visitor in the waters off Venice's St. Mark's Square, captivating tourists but raising concerns about its safety amid heavy marine traffic.