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The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has announced that 34 UAE-based universities and colleges have joined the first phase of its automatic degree recognition initiative.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the 11th Dubai International Project Management Forum at Madinat Jumeirah, held under the theme 'Bridging Communities'.

More than 7,300 tonnes of diverse relief aid have officially arrived at the Gaza Strip through the Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Humanitarian Ship.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing that targeted a police vehicle in the Tank district of northwestern Pakistan that killed at least seven police personnel on Monday.

A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 31 people and injuring 64, the Health Ministry said.

US President Donald Trump is expected on Wednesday to push ahead with his phased plan for Gaza's future by announcing the administration that will run the war-ravaged Palestinian territory, four Palestinian sources said.

Authorities in Russia have detained the chief doctor and acting head of the intensive care unit at a Siberian maternity hospital after nine newborn babies died in just a few days earlier this month, investigators said on Wednesday.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve parliament next week and call a snap parliamentary election, the secretary general of her party said on Wednesday, as she seeks public backing for spending plans that have rattled financial markets.

South Korea's special prosecutor has requested the death penalty for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of masterminding an insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.

Dubai’s economic momentum continues to surge, with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce announcing strong growth figures for 2025.

Netflix is preparing to make an all-cash offer for Warner Bros Discovery's studios and streaming businesses, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

The UAE and Nigeria have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a major step forward in trade and investment relations between the two countries.

The UAE and the Philippines have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) to help fuel a new era of economic cooperation, boost bilateral investment flows, and create opportunities in vital sectors.

Dubai International (DXB) will introduce ticketless parking system from January 22 under a new 10-year partnership with toll operator Salik.

Dubai has been named the permanent opening destination for a new global beach volleyball championship, the 'Beach World Series'.

An amateur tennis player from Sydney, Jordan Smith, struck gold on Wednesday as he walked away with a cheque worth A$1 million ($661,000) after holding his nerve to win the 'One Point Slam' ahead of the Australian Open.

The UAE Olympic national team have marched into the AFC U23 Asian Cup quarter-finals following a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Syria at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Sebastian Ofner may never forget the rules of the sport again after his premature victory celebration turned into a nightmare collapse against Nishesh Basavareddy in the Australian Open qualifiers on Wednesday.

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo has made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

British rock band Muse has cancelled their show at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi due to "unforeseen circumstances", Live Nation said in a social media post.

Filipino indie folk-pop band Ben&Ben are set to bring their rich harmonies and melodies to Global Village on February 7.

Chart-topping K-pop boy band BTS has announced it will embark on a concert tour starting in April after the release of its first new album in more than three years.

Multi-platinum artist Daniel Bedingfield is set to perform live in Dubai for the first time on April 17 at the Bla Bla Tent.

Paramount Skydance has sued Warner Bros Discovery on Monday for more information on a rival $82.7 billion deal with Netflix, escalating a battle to take control of one of the most storied Hollywood studios.

A Japanese sushi restaurant bid 510 million yen ($3.24 million) for a single bluefin tuna on Monday, by far the highest-ever price paid at the annual New Year auction at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.

A day after news broke that Japan would soon lose its last two giant pandas to China, thousands of fans flocked to Tokyo's Ueno Zoo on Tuesday to catch a final glimpse, with many bidding the twins a tearful farewell.

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

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.