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UAE President directs $30 million emergency relief for Sudan

Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth $30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan.The assistance will be delivered through the UAE…

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Abu Dhabi completes 89 parks and 85km of cycling tracks in 2025

Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has affirmed its commitment to developing infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life in the emirate through a range of projects including modern roads to integrated community spaces.DMT completed 31 projects in 2025 all over the emirate…

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UAE strengthens economic ties with five South American nations

A UAE economic delegation led by Dr Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, concluded an eight-day tour of Panama, Paraguay, Argentina, Chile, and the Cooperative Republic of Guyana under the UAE Trade Days initiative.The tour underscored the UAE’s strategy of expanding its…

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Opec+ approves further oil output increase

Opec+ has agreed a further increase in output targets from August, the group said ​in a statement on ⁠Sunday, adding to global supply at a time when oil prices are falling due to ‌the gradual reopening of the Strait ‌of Hormuz for oil exports.The oil-producing…

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Four UAE aid convoys enter Gaza carrying 416 tonnes of relief supplies

Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, comprising 47 trucks carrying 416 tonnes of relief supplies, including food parcels and shelter materials, as part of the United Arab Emirates’ ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian…

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Bank cards can soon be used to pay public transport fares

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of 72% of the project to develop and upgrade the existing nol system, currently operating on card-based ticketing (CBT), into a digital payment system powered by account-based ticketing (ABT). The upgrade of systems, devices and smart…

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