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DUBAI, Oct 12 (Reuters) – Iran is still reviewing a US response to its proposal regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and will reply to Washington via intermediaries when the review is over, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.Baghaei also told…
Under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, the Cabinet has approved the federal general budget for the years 2027 to 2029.This budget amounts to total expenditures of Dhs292.5…
Government leaders, global institutional investors, sovereign funds and major developers will converge on Dubai this week to explore where capital is moving and where the biggest opportunities lie as geopolitical uncertainty and changing trade flows recalibrate investment priorities across markets, infrastructure, cities, real estate and…
The Reference and Surveillance Intelligence Department (RASID) at the Central Testing Laboratory of the Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council, in partnership with M42, a global health leader powered by artificial intelligence (AI), technology and genomics, has achieved a scientific milestone following the successful detection…
The Office of Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs at the Presidential Court is proceeding with a wide range of activities under the UAE Youth Ambassadors Programme, which aims to develop young national talent with a global outlook. Working with partners around the world, the Programme…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day.His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime…
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Supreme Organising Committee of the Al Salam Cycling Championship has announced the launch of its 11th edition.Signalling the start of…
Manchester City silenced a hostile Anfield crowd as second-half goals from Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki secured a 3-0 victory over 10-man Liverpool on Sunday and maintained the Premier League leaders’ perfect start to the season.Enzo Maresca’s side stood firm against Liverpool’s early…
The UAE national golf teams returned from Cairo with four medals, comprising two golds, one silver and one bronze, following a strong showing at the Arab Golf Championship for Youth, Juniors, U13 and Girls.The championship was held from October 6 to 10 at Madinaty Golf…
Shabab Al Ahli secured a 31–27 victory over Al Wasl in the UAE Men’s Handball General League match held at the Al Wasl Stadium in Dubai on Saturday.Shabab Al Ahli held a three-goal advantage at half-time, leading 16–13, and maintained their lead in the second…