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UAE evacuates 86 critically wounded patients from Gaza

In a humanitarian initiative supported by the World Health Organization, the UAE has evacuated 86 critically wounded patients from the Gaza Strip to Abu Dhabi.
UAE launches polar research project

The UAE has launched a polar research project to strengthen its position as a leader in the field.
UAE President congratulates Trump on election win

The UAE's President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump.
UAE's '71 Challenge' to empower young government leaders

The UAE has unveiled an initiative to help young government officials unlock their potential and prepare them for future leadership roles.
Free bike rentals for Dubai Ride participants

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has teamed up with Careem to offer free bike rentals for residents and tourists participating in the Dubai Ride event on Sunday, November 10.
UAE Rain Enhancement Programme launches new initiatives

The UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) held a press conference to outline its plans for 2025.
Abu Dhabi hosts WHO Emergency Medical Teams global meeting

The sixth World Health Organisation (WHO) Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting kicked off today in Abu Dhabi, marking the first edition to be held in the Middle East.
Dubai Municipality to hike sewerage fees

Dubai Municipality has announced a revised sewerage fee structure, marking the first increase in a decade.

Business News

UAE and Australia sign major economic agreement

The UAE and Australia have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), witnessed by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Lulu's IPO raises AED6.32b, share price set at AED2.04

Lulu Retail Holdings PLC today announced the successful completion of the bookbuild and public subscription process for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX).
ADNOC awards huge contract for AI-Powered well digitalisation

The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has awarded a AED3.38 billion engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract to Jereh Oil & Gas Engineering Corporation to enhance its AI-powered well digitalisation programme.
UAE unveils strategy to triple FDI to AED 2.2 trillion

At the Government Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, the UAE unveiled its ambitious new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategy, aiming to significantly boost the country's investment landscape by 2031.

Sports News

Al Ain FC sack manager Hernan Crespo

Al Ain Football Club has officially announced the departure of Argentine coach Hernan Crespo and his technical staff following a series of poor results this season.
Mendy wins part of unpaid wages case against Man City

Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy on Wednesday won a partial victory in his case against the Premier League club for over 11 million pounds ($14.3 million) in unpaid wages, after he was charged with and acquitted of sexual offences.
Milan stun Real Madrid as Man City go down to Sporting

AC Milan's Malick Thiaw, Alvaro Morata and Tijjani Reijnders all got on the scoresheet in a surprise 3-1 win at holders Real Madrid in the Champions League.
Djokovic withdraws from ATP Finals due to injury

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the season-ending ATP Finals due to an injury, the record 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Tuesday.

International News

Harris vows to continue fighting for rights after election loss

In an emotional concession speech at Howard University, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged her loss in the presidential race to Donald Trump but vowed to continue the fight for the values that fueled her campaign.
Trump to officially become 47th US president

Republican candidate Donald Trump has gained 276 electoral votes, and will officially become the 47th US President after his inauguration in January.
Pilots parachute to safety in Vietnam military plane crash

Two Vietnamese air force pilots parachuted to safety before their twin-seat military plane crashed in the province of Binh Dinh during a landing attempt in difficult weather on Wednesday, state media said.
Russia: Time will tell if Trump will end Ukraine war

The Kremlin reacted cautiously on Wednesday after Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election, saying the US was still a hostile state and that time would tell if Trump's rhetoric on ending the Ukraine war will translate into reality.

Entertainment News

Coldplay's Chris Martin falls through stage during concert

Coldplay’s Chris Martin had an unexpected moment during the band’s concert at Accor Stadium in Sydney on Monday night, falling through a gap in the stage while performing as part of their world tour.
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91

American music producer Quincy Jones, known for working with the likes of Frank Sinatra, has died aged 91.
Kamala Harris appears on SNL, urges people to "keep Calm-ala"

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris appeared on the "Saturday Night Live" TV comedy show on Saturday, adding a surprise jolt to the US presidential election just three days before her showdown with Republican Donald Trump.
New Disney TV crime series renamed to overcome legal battles

A Disney TV crime series whose release was suspended last week by an Italian court will now change its name due to legal obstacles.
Oscar-nominated star Teri Garr dies at 79

Academy Award-nominated comedy actress Teri Garr, whose sunny personality lit up the screen in films such as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie," died on Tuesday at age 79.