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• H.H. Sheikh Mohammed: Journey towards UAE Government 4.0 has begun

  The UAE Cabinet has approved a programme to train 80,000 federal employees in Agentic AI tools and technologies.

• UAE, UK ministers discuss strategic ties and regional developments

  The UAE and the UK have held high-level talks focusing on regional security and recent Iranian attacks targeting civilian sites in the Emirates.

• UAE scraps 15-day grace period for payment delays for private sector

  Starting June 1, private firms in the UAE will need to pay employees on the first of each month or face strict penalties as the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) removes the 15-day grace period for payments under a new resolution.

• UN Chief 'deeply alarmed' by drone attacks on Barakah Nuclear Power Plant

  UN Secretary-General António Guterres said he was "deeply alarmed" by reports of drones targeting the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi.

• Eid Al Adha holidays announced for private sector

  Eid Al Adha holidays have been announced for private sector employees in the UAE.

• 'Dubai Archive' to strengthen preservation of history, heritage

  Dubai has launched a major digital archiving project aimed at preserving the emirate’s history and heritage.

• Dubai streamlines parking access for educational institutions

  Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has partnered with the public parking operator Parkin to streamline parking subscription services for educational institutions across the emirate.

• UAE denounces attack targeting Barakah nuclear plant

  The UAE has strongly condemned the unprovoked drone attack targeting Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Al Dhafra region, stressing it reserves its right to respond to any threats to its national security and safety of its people.

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Business News

• Dubai Holding announces Microsoft collaboration ahead of major AI shift

  Dubai Holding has announced a collaboration with Microsoft to embed artificial intelligence (AI) at the core of its future operations.

• Abu Dhabi Ports Group awarded AED735 million container terminal contracts

  Abu Dhabi Ports Group has announced being awarded three contracts worth a combined value of AED735 million for the design and construction of a container terminal to Ports of Nouatom - Pointe Noire Terminal in the Republic of Congo.

• Dubai Customs ‘Green Corridor’ handles surge in trade amid shipping disruption

  Dubai Customs said on Sunday a trade corridor launched with Oman earlier this year has processed nearly AED8 billion worth of goods in a single month as regional shipping disruptions continue to affect supply chains.

• LVMH to sell Marc Jacobs to WHP Global, G-III as buyers raise $850 million

  French luxury group LVMH has agreed to sell fashion brand Marc Jacobs to a joint venture between brand manager WHP Global and apparel company G-III Apparel Group, which are raising up to $850 million to fund the deal, the companies said on Thursday.

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Sports News

• Dubai Basketball semi-final games relocated to Bosnia and Herzegovina

  Dubai Basketball will now play its ABA League semi-final series against Budućnost VOLI in Bosnia and Herzegovina, instead of Dubai, following a change of venue decision.

• Real Madrid bringing back Jose Mourinho

  Jose Mourinho has agreed to a two-year deal to return as head coach at Real Madrid, ESPN reported on Monday.

• UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi in July

  UFC is set to return to Abu Dhabi in July with a major fight night event at Etihad Arena on Yas Island.

• Delhi coach Badani lauds role model Starc

  Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani hailed Mitchell Starc as a role model after the left-arm pacer produced a match-winning performance to keep their Indian Premier League (IPL) playoff hopes alive.

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International News

• Trump says he paused attack on Iran as negotiations continue

  US President Donald Trump said on Monday he had paused a planned attack against Iran to allow for negotiations to take place on a deal to end the US-Israeli war, after Iran sent a new peace proposal to Washington.

• Pakistan sends new Iranian peace proposal to US

  Iran sent a new peace proposal to the United States with terms that appeared similar to offers Washington has previously rejected, although a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that the US had softened positions on some issues.

• Protests erupt over Kenya fuel price hikes, strike strands commuters

  Protests over fuel price hikes prompted by the Iran war erupted in several Kenyan towns on Monday, including a nationwide public transport strike that stranded commuters and forced many people to walk to work.

• Philippines opens impeachment trial of VP Duterte amid political turmoil

  The Philippine Senate, sitting as an impeachment court on Monday, opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, who if convicted faces a ban from holding public office that could derail her ambitions to become president in 2028.

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Entertainment News

• Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

  Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian pop star Shakira of tax fraud and overturned the 55 million euro ($64 million) fine imposed in 2021 by the Spanish tax agency, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Monday.

• Julianne Moore warns gender equality still distant at Cannes event

  Oscar winner Julianne Moore said true gender equality remains a distant goal as she accepted an award on Sunday night for championing women in film at an elegant soiree removed from the Cannes Film Festival red carpet bustle.

• Bulgaria wins Eurovision Song Contest, Israel comes second again

  Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time on Saturday in a final overshadowed by five countries' boycott over Gaza, claiming a dramatic victory despite another big public vote for Israel that again secured it second place.

• Eurovision Song Contest final takes the stage, stung by Gaza boycott

  The Eurovision Song Contest's final takes place in Vienna on Saturday, stung by five nations' boycott over Israel taking part, although protests in the city were muted.

• Dubai unveils region's first museum dedicated to digital art

  Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, has announced the launch of Museum of Digital Art (MODA).

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