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• UAE President arrives in Pakistan on official visit

  UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Islamabad on an official visit to Pakistan.

• Dubai NYE: Road closures, traffic plan announced

  Dubai authorities say they are fully prepared to deliver a safe, world-class New Year’s Eve celebration across the emirate.

• UAE welcomes Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting Yemen

  The UAE has welcomed Saudi Arabia's efforts in supporting the security and stability of Yemen, commending the Kingdom's role in fulfilling their goals for development and prosperity.

• UAE issues law to protect children from online risks

  The UAE Government has issued a federal decree law that aims to protect children from digital risks and harmful content and practices.

• Abu Dhabi Police reports five cases of suffocation due to indoor heating

  Abu Dhabi Police has reported five cases of suffocation in the UAE due to the use of charcoal and firewood for heating inside homes.

• UAE expresses solidarity with Tanzania over helicopter crash victims

  The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Tanzania following the crash of a helicopter during a civil defense rescue mission that killed at least five people.

• Abu Dhabi eases restrictions on pets in hotels, restaurants

  Abu Dhabi's Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has announced new rules allowing hotels and restaurants holding tourism licenses to welcome guests with their pets, like cats and dogs.

• Abu Dhabi launches indoor air pollution tracker

  The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched an indoor air quality system that will deploy advanced monitoring devices at selected locations across the emirate to continuously track indoor air pollutants for healthier environments.

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Business News

• Dubai Free Zones Council reviews efforts to boost investor experience

  The Dubai Free Zones Council, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, held its 33rd meeting to discuss key priorities aimed at boosting Dubai’s business environment.

• ADFD finances project to enhance water security in Mauritania

  Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has contributed to a strategic project that will supply the city of Kiffa and the surrounding region in Mauritania with potable water.

• Waymo to update software after power outage snarls self-driving vehicles

  Alphabet unit Waymo has announced on Tuesday that it will update software used to operate its self-driving vehicles and improve its emergency response protocols after its robotaxis stalled in parts of San Francisco on Saturday due to a widespread power outage that snarled traffic.

• Masdar to develop Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar plant

  Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia, with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic project at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State.

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Sports News

• Former players slam 'unfair' MCG pitch as wickets tumble in fourth Ashes test

  As 20 wickets fell on the first day of the fourth Ashes test on Friday, the carnage prompted sharp criticism from former England cricketers who questioned whether the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground offered a fair contest.

• Cameroon strike early to secure win over Gabon

  Cameroon has put aside recent woes to open their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 victory over neighbours Gabon on Wednesday as Karl Etta Eyong’s early goal secured a much-needed win.

• Dubai Capitals sail to playoffs after a six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz

  Shayan Jahangir and Jordan Cox have registered fifties to help defending champions Dubai Capitals sail into the play-offs with a strong six-wicket win over Sharjah Warriorz at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

• Stoppage-time comeback gives Burkina Faso victory in opener

  Two goals deep in second-half stoppage time saw Burkina Faso snatch a 2-1 victory over 10-man Equatorial Guinea in the opening Group E match at the Africa Cup of Nations finals on Wednesday.

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International News

• US launches strike against ISIS in northwest Nigeria

  The United States has carried out a strike against IS targets in northwest Nigeria at the request of Nigeria's government, President Donald Trump and the US military said on Thursday, claiming the group had been targeting Christians in the region.

• Explosion at mosque in Syria's Homs kills five

  Five people were killed in an explosion at a mosque of the Alawite minority sect in the Syrian city of Homs on Friday.

• Ukraine president discusses "bringing peace closer" with US negotiators

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that he spoke with US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner for about an hour on how to end the war with Russia.

• White House to present plans for Trump's East Wing ballroom in January

  The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month, according to a federal commission tasked with reviewing the project.

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Entertainment News

• Kennedy Center Christmas Eve concert canceled after Trump's name added

  A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled, with the host of the longtime annual performance attributing the decision to the addition of Republican US President Donald Trump's name to the institution in Washington.

• UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more offences

  British police has said on Tuesday that comedian and actor Russell Brand had been charged with two new counts of serious sexual assault.

• Barry Manilow shares cancer diagnosis as surgery prompts concert cancellations

  US singer-songwriter Barry Manilow has announced on Monday through Instagram that he has been diagnosed with lung cancer, prompting him to pause his scheduled concerts while he undergoes surgery.

• Chris Rea, singer of 'Driving Home for Christmas', dies at 74

  Chris Rea, an English singer-songwriter and guitarist best known for his festive hit 'Driving Home For Christmas', has died aged 74 following a short illness, his family said on Monday.

• Austrian painter Arnulf Rainer dies at 96

  Austrian artist Arnulf Rainer has died at the age of 96, Austrian news agency APA reported on Sunday.

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