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05 January 2026

In presence of UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid Meets with Current, Former Ministers Who Served Alongside Him Over Past Two Decades

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum marks his 20th anniversary as Prime Minister of the UAE, since assuming office on 5 January 2006

NCM: Rain Expected, Temperatures to Drop Tomorrow

National Centre of Meteorology forecasts fair to partly weather tomorrow, Monday, with a chance of light rainfall over the far north of UAE

Dubai Duty Free Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025 with Milestone Annual Sales of Dhs8.680 Billion

2025 marks Duty Free' most successful year to date, recording annual sales of AED 8.680 billion, representing a 9.85% increase over 2024

Joint Statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt on Gaza's Crisis

In a joint statement by Foreign Ministers of UAE, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, they express their deepest concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip

Abdullah bin Zayed Receives Phone Call from Iranian Foreign Minister

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discuss regional developments over phone call

UAE Condemns Terrorist Attack in Northwestern Pakistan

The UAE strongly condemns the armed attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that caused the deaths of five police officers.

UAE President, Norwegian Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Ties, Regional Developments

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Jonas Gahr Støre, Prime Minister of Norway, discuss over the phone ways to enhance cooperation across various sectors, particularly in the economic, investment, and developmental fields

Brazilian Officials Explore UAE Government Experiences

Participants of the “Brazil Executive Leadership Programme” gain insights into the UAE’s government services, learning from the country’s top practices in strategy, innovation, security, and finance

Dubai Duty Free Celebrates Record-Breaking 2025 with Milestone Annual Sales of Dhs8.680 Billion

2025 marks Duty Free' most successful year to date, recording annual sales of AED 8.680 billion, representing a 9.85% increase over 2024

Emirates Flags Busy Week of Travel from Jan 2 – Jan 5

Emirates alerts customers to a significant travel peak during the first week of January

Your savings aren’t disappearing. They’re quietly turning into dust.

When it comes to personal finance, patience is often praised but rarely enjoyed. Few things feel more frustrating than

IMF, New Media Academy Host Dubai Workshop on Economic Reporting, Social Media Skills

IMF and the New Media Academy hosted a workshop titled “Economic and Social Media Content Creation Skills and the Impact of AI on Media

'Hatta Unites Us' Showcases Entrepreneurial Success Stories

Hatta Unites Us festival brings together 35 homegrown entrepreneurs, reflecting the community’s economic and social development