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Dubai teams save four lives in specialised organ transfer operation

The lives of four patients were saved in a specialised organ transfer mission carried out by teams from the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services, with medical support from the Dubai Health Authority (DHA).
Dubai’s endowment assets exceed AED 11 billion

The value of endowment assets in Dubai rose to AED 11.1 billion in 2024, marking a 9 per cent annual growth.
UAE introduces regulation for drone air navigation service providers

The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has introduced a groundbreaking regulation, making it the first in the region to set national standards for certifying air navigation service providers for unmanned aircraft.
Dubai car dealerships inspected for compliance with regulations

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has conducted a major inspection campaign targeting car dealerships.
UAE condemns attack on train in Pakistan

The UAE has condemned the "terrorist attack" that targeted a train in southwest Pakistan's Balochistan province, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries.
Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation signs AI MoU

The Zayed Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation signed an agreement with Aleria Technologies to develop AI applications to improve operational efficiency and improve the experience of beneficiaries inside and outside the UAE.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan approves development of 17,000 new homes

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, approved several new policies during a meeting of The Executive Council.
UAE-based charity sends Ramadan food parcels to Gaza

The UAE-based International Charity Organisation and the Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi Foundation have provided Ramadan food parcels to the Gaza Strip.

Business News

UAEFTS processes AED 19.89 trillion in transactions in 2024

The value of transactions conducted in the banking sector within the country through the UAE Funds Transfer System (UAEFTS) rose to AED 19.898 trillion during 2024, according to the latest statistics from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).
DEWA contributes AED 20m to Fathers’ Endowment campaign

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced a contribution of AED 20 million to the Fathers' Endowment campaign, launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai.
DP World reports record $20 bln revenue in 2024

DP World has announced revenue grew by 9.7 per cent to $20 billion (AED 73.5 billion), and adjusted EBITDA rose by 6.7 per cent to $5.5 billion (AED 20.2 billion), with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 27.2 per cent for the year ending December 31, 2024.
UAE cinema industry records AED 800m in revenue in 2024

The UAE's cinema industry generated AED 800 million in revenue last year, fueled by an increase in audience engagement, the Emirates News Agency said.

Sports News

Real defeat Atletico in shootout to reach Champions League quarters

Real Madrid beat city rivals Atletico 4-2 on penalties to reach the Champions League quarter-finals following an enthralling last-16 tie which ended 2-2 after extra time in a raucous atmosphere at Metropolitano on Wednesday.
Sharjah reach AFC Champions League 2 semi-final

Sharjah FC advanced into the AFC Champions League Two semi-finals after defeating Shabab Al Ahli 5-4 on penalties, after their quarter-final second leg tie ended 1-1 on the night after extra time and 2-2 on aggregate on Wednesday.
New boxing world body approves six additional members

World Boxing has increased its membership to 84 countries with China and Turkey, whose athletes won medals in the ring at last year's Paris Olympics, among the latest six to sign up.
Dubai Basketball to tackle Partizan Mozzart Bet at Coca-Cola-Arena

Dubai Basketball are set to take on Partizan Mozzart Bet on March 17 at the Coca-Cola Arena. The game promises to deliver an exciting match-up as Dubai’s first international professional sports franchise faces one of Europe’s most renowned basketball teams.

International News

Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine but says there's lot to clarify

President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia supported a US proposal for a ceasefire in Ukraine in principle, but that any truce would have to address the root causes of the conflict and that many crucial details needed to be sorted out.
British PM Starmer scraps health body NHS in search of savings, better care

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would scrap a body overseeing the state-funded health system in England in a bid to save hundreds of millions of pounds and cut waiting lists and bureaucracy.
Russia says its forces will soon retake all of Kursk from Ukrainian troops

Russia says there is no doubt that its troops would soon complete the task of clearing out Ukrainian forces from Russia's Kursk region where they have held a pocket of territory for more than seven months.
Russia ready to discuss peace initiative on Ukraine with US

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Russia was ready to talk to the United States about a peace initiative discussed between the US and Ukraine, and contacts could take place on Thursday.

Entertainment News

Nikki Glaser to return as host of 2026 Golden Globes

Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser will return to host the annual Golden Globes ceremony for a second time in January 2026.
Celine Dion issues statement over 'fake' AI-generated music

Singer Celine Dion has warned fans of AI-generated "fake" music being circulated using her likeness and performances without her permission.
South Korean singer Wheesung found dead at home

South Korean singer Wheesung has been found dead, Yonhap News reported citing police on Monday.
Trump says US talking to four different groups on TikTok sale

US President Donald Trump says that his administration was in touch with four different groups about the sale of Chinese-owned social media platform TikTok, and that all options were good.
Gene Hackman died of heart disease days after wife died of rare virus

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman was in an advanced state of Alzheimer's and died of heart disease and other factors likely days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, died of a rare virus spread by mice, according to autopsy results.