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Sultan sends Eid Al Adha greetings to UAE leaders

His Highness Sheikh Sultan has congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of Eid Al Adha

AD CP greets frontline heroes as UAE celebrates Eid Al Adha

Sheikh Mohamed expressed warm greetings and best wishes to those functioning in all national and humanitarian fields, wishing them and their families health and happiness

Leaders Exchange Greetings, UAE Begins Eid Celebrations

Thousands of pilgrims pray for peace and an end to COVID-19 on Mount Arafat; Mohamed Bin Zayed and Salman hold talks; UAE authorities urge residents to follow virus safety protocols during the holidays.

Performance Of Emirates Mars Mission Marvellous

The Emirates Mars Mission today marks a year since the mission’s launch from Tanegashima Space Centre in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on 20th July, 2020

Sharjah Residents Urged To Be Careful While Visiting Beaches

Sharjah Police note the importance of adhering to precautions, such as physical distancing, highlighting the importance of following the instructions shown on the guide boards along the beaches

UAE Expresses Solidarity With Flood-Hit European Countries

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation expresses its sincere condolences and sympathy to the governments and the families of the victims, wishing a speedy recovery to all those affected

Thailand plans tighter COVID-19 lockdown

The Thai government on Sunday announced plans for a tighter lockdown in Bangkok and high-risk provinces next week, suspending most domestic flights and expanding curfew areas after the country reported a third straight day of record COVID-19 case numbers.

Stalin flies to Delhi, will call on President

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday headed for Delhi to meet central leaders to press a no-permission plea for neighbour Karnataka’s decision to go ahead with the construction of a multimillion dam at the border point of Mekedatu, which will prevent Cauvery water from flowing into the state’s delta farmlands.

Saudi Arabia stages second scaled-down Hajj of virus era

The pilgrimage is larger than the pared-down version staged in 2020 but drastically smaller than in normal times, creating resentment among some abroad who are barred once again

Buttler stars as England bounce back to rout Pakistan in second T20 clash

England tightened their grip in the middle overs as leg-spinner Rashid removed Rizwan and Maqsood in his second spell. Moeen Ali removed Hafeez and Zaman cheaply as Pakistan were left tottering at 95-5

Arrest kidnappers of envoy's daughter in 48 hours: Imran

Rashid says PM has asked him to direct police and other law enforcement agencies to investigate the incident on top priority basis; Afghanistan recalls envoy to Pak over ‘security threats’

Pak reopens border crossing to facilitate thousands of Afghans

Decision taken on humanitarian grounds, says official; security beefed up at Pak-Afghan border: Army; daughter of Afghan envoy to Pakistan briefly kidnapped in Islamabad

Europe sends medical aid to Tunisia

Spain and Switzerland sent medical aid on Friday to Tunisia which is facing its worst health crisis since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with a sharp rise in deaths, hospitals filled to capacity, and a lack of oxygen supplies.

Australia beat France to win series, Reece stars as All Blacks thump Fiji

The All Blacks, who needed to step up ater an unconvincing performance for much of the first Test last week, were clinging to a 7-6 lead ater 30 minutes but by the final whistle had outscored Fiji by nine tries to one

Taapsee Pannu turns producer with self-starring film ‘Blurr'

Taapsee Pannu will be seen in the upcoming film ‘Blurr,’ which will be bankrolled by her newly-announced production company Outsider Films

Biden, Kadhemi to focus on ‘strategic ties' at July 26 talks

Iraqi president is expected to push for a concrete timetable of American troop withdrawal during his US visit

Al Dhafra Festival to include additional events and prizes

Sheikh Mohamed issued directives to expand the festival to include camel mazayna (beauty contest) competitions in Sweihan, Razeen and Madinat Zayed

New connections for water double in Dubai after 2016

The number of new water connections increased to 67,768 in 2020 compared to 31,108 in 2016, an increase of around 118 per cent

Europe toll crosses 126, over 1,300 missing in Germany

UAE leaders condole German president, chancellor over flood victims; thousands remain homeless in Germany as army joins massive rescue work; 21,000 people left without electricity in Belgian province.

Military cooperation between UAE, Saudi Arabia magnificent

Major General Al Ameri highlighted the UAE’s support for the efforts of Saudi Arabia to counter threats to its security and stability

Anwar Gargash Academy, SAIS to train future leaders

The new partnership will encourage academic and intellectual collaboration between the two diplomatic training centres

An Indian business family's 100-year journey in Dubai

The Bhatia family first stepped on Dubai shores when Deepak’s grandfather, Utamchand Bhatia, came with his uncle in 1920 as an 11-year-old boy

Dubai's Investment Landscape Highlighted For EU Businesses

DMCC has completed a European roadshow during which it signed two Memorandums of Understanding to strengthen collaboration with key counterparts

Quezon City Vaccinates 1m Residents: Mayor

Officials of suburban Quezon City in Metro Manila on Thursday reported they administered a total of one million vaccine jabs to residents which put them within reach of achieving their target of “population protection” this year against the COVID-19 pandemic.

India, NZ Name Squads For WTC Final; Sachin Calls For WC In Tests Every Four Years

Tendulkar, the most prolific run-scorer in both Tests and 50-over cricket, urged the ICC to schedule future Test championships in a dedicated two-three-month window like the World Cups

Take Jabs Or Risk Infection, UAE Warns Unvaccinated

Over 87% of UAE residents vaccinated; country sees 2,127 new cases, 4 deaths; 3 cases of ‘Black Fungus’ reported in Oman; India reports the lowest number of cases since March 29; Pakistanis traveling to Saudi can get AstraZeneca vaccine.

Old Flames Burn Brighter As J.Lo And Ben Affleck Together Again

Paparazzi photos printed in the New York Post showed the two actors kissing while enjoying a meal with members of Jennifer Lopez’s family

Iraq Cleric Demands Action Over Deadly Fire

Populist cleric Moqtada Sadr has warned he will hold the Iraqi government responsible if it fails to action over a devastating fire that killed at least 60 people in a Covid isolation unit.

Issue Strict Rules To Control Crowded Places, States Told

Official stresses that the second wave is not yet over; India reports 38,792 new COVID-19 cases and 624 deaths; 37,14,441 people take vaccines in a day

Govt Panel Confirms First Death After Vaccination

A 68-year-old man, fully vaccinated, died on March 31 and it has been labelled as ‘vaccine product related reaction’; Delhi defies social distancing, doctors say brace for virus ‘explosion’