The final verdict in the case of a pupil who died after being locked in a school bus in Abu Dhabi has been issued. The Court of Cassation has ordered Al Worood Academy Private School, the bus driver and supervisor to pay AED 100,000 as blood money to the victim’s family. The driver and supervisor are currently serving six-month and one-year jail sentences. Four-year old Nizaha Aalaa, a KG1 pupil, died from heat exhaustion in October last year.
UAE: Ceasefire must ensure end to Iranian attacks, freedom of navigation
The UAE says it is closely monitoring the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, and is seeking further details to ensure Iran fully commits to an immediate halt in hostilities and the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE foreign minister discusses regional security with global partners
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest regional developments with counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Bolivia.
UAE intercepts 17 ballistic missiles, 35 drones on Wednesday
The UAE air defences have successfully intercepted 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones launched from Iran on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
Three injured following fire at Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility
Abu Dhabi authorities have confirmed that three people were injured due to falllen debris from an interception at Habshan gas complex following a fire that broke out in the facility earlier on Wednesday.
Abu Dhabi detains 375 people for filming sites, posting misleading content
Abu Dhabi Police has announced the detention of 375 individuals of various nationalities on charges of filming various sites and circulating and publishing misleading information related to current events online.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
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