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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Abu Dhabi Public Prosecution is participating in the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, which is being held in Abu Dhabi until 1st October, with a delegation comprising a number of Public Prosecution members.The participation reflects efforts to keep pace with…
The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has reaffirmed its readiness to share expertise and knowledge and build partnerships to strengthen international cooperation, safeguard the integrity of maritime supply chains and prevent their exploitation for criminal activities.The ministry said dismantling criminal networks at their source can help…
TRENDS Global, a subsidiary of TRENDS GROUP, in coordination with its global offices across 26 countries, has announced the Sixth Annual TRENDS Conference 2026, titled “Sustainable Security: The Post-War Future of the Middle East”.The conference will take place on 12th October at The Ritz-Carlton, Abu…
The Gasoline and Diesel Prices Follow-up Committee approved the fuel prices for October 2026. The prices were approved under the UAE’s monthly pricing mechanism, which reflects global energy price movements while meeting local market needs. The approved prices are as follows: E-Plus “91”: Dhs4.21 per litre. Special “95”: Dhs4.28…
Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi, the first RAF event in the Middle East, will be headlined by Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington, who will compete for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.The event will take place at Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Saturday, November 14.Chimaev,…
The UAE School and University Sports Federation (UAESUSF) has announced the launch of the fifth edition of the UAE School Games for the 2026-2027 academic year, set to kick off on October 20, 2026.Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Sports, the UAE School…
Leading Emirati professional Ahmad Skaik heads the home challenge as 144 players from 25 countries prepare to tee it up at the Abu Dhabi Challenge, which begins at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club.The HotelPlanner Tour event is back in the Al Ain Region…
According to Instagram numbers, Bernardo Pinheiro is Dubai’s most popular jockey.The Brazilian has 780,000 followers on the social media network and plenty of support in real life, if the cheers when he rides a winner at Meydan are anything to go by.Pinheiro is the first…
By Ahmed Rasheed, Jana Choukeir and Andrew MillsBAGHDAD/DUBAI, Sept 30 (Reuters) – Iran said on Wednesday it had received a US response to its latest proposal to resurrect the collapsed ceasefire in the Gulf, days after President Donald Trump said he had rejected it.Iran’s allies…
Sept 29 (Reuters) – UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Saudi Arabia on Tuesday and met with the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the kingdom’s defence minister, the first visit by a senior UAE official to the kingdom since…