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Pashinyan and Aliyev Held Talks in Abu Dhabi: Commitment to Continued Dialogue Reaffirmed
Press release following the meeting between Prime Minister of Armenia and President of Azerbaijan in Abu Dhabi The Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia and the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan met in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on...

‘Research powerhouse’: Abu Dhabi's Zayed National Museum confirms 2025 opening
The world’s oldest natural pearl and an 1,100-year-old Qur’an will be among the star exhibits at Zayed National Museum. The mega museum, on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi and designed by the British firm Foster + Partners, will open in December...

Minister’s Death Spooks Russian Elite Amid Corruption Clampdown
The reported suicide of Russia’s transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin and amid speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shocked the country’s elite. Several hundred mourners, including some...

UAE deports narcotics case accused Kubbawala Mustafa to Mumbai via Interpol, announces CBI
New Delhi: An alleged synthetic narcotics producer facing an Interpol Red Notice was deported to India from the UAE on Friday, in an operation coordinated by the CBI through Interpol and Mumbai police, officials said. Kubbawala Mustafa, the wanted...

UAE man, nephew of major narco supplier who ran Mephedrone lab in Sangli, deported, brought to Mumbai
An Abu Dhabi-based man, who allegedly ran a laboratory in Maharashtra’s Sangli from where Rs 253-crore worth Mephedrone (MD), a banned drug, was seized last year, was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and brought to India on Friday....

Dubai spotlight on Filipino and global architects
Hosted by “Aurora” — AI meets Filipino ingenuity In a groundbreaking twist, this year’s event was hosted by Aurora — the first AI-powered virtual host of its kind in the region. Developed by SparksLab Technology, a Filipino-led team based in...

UAE President sends letter to German Chancellor
President Sheikh Mohamed on Friday sent a written message to Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, regarding bilateral relations and ways to enhance co-operation. The message was delivered by Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced...

Dubai’s waterparks offer the ultimate family day out
Family favourites for little ones Families with younger children are especially well catered for, with several attractions designed for early-age fun. LEGOLAND Water Park, part of Dubai Parks and Resorts, offers a creative and interactive...

United Arab Emirates imposes stricter visa rules for Nigerians, as US curtails entry privileges
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced stringent new visa restrictions for Nigerian travellers, further complicating access to one of the Middle East’s most popular destinations for tourism and business. Multiple travel agents confirmed on...

UAE govt to continue supporting Pakistan in its reforms, development
ISLAMABAD - A high-level Government of Pakistan delegation, led by H.E. Bilal Azhar Kayani, Minister of State for Finance and Railways and Head of the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, is undertaking an official visit to the United Arab Emirates...

Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Inaugurates Maafaru International Airport Implementation In The Maldives
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates –July 2025: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development ADFD continues to strengthen its global reputation as a leading development institution by financing strategic projects that create lasting and...

UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Bahamas on Independence Day
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas Cynthia Pratt on the occasion of her country's Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh...

Armenia and Azerbaijan hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi, no major breakthrough
BAKU: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan engaged in substantive discussions during talks held in Abu Dhabi, marking the most significant direct negotiations yet in efforts to resolve their nearly four-decade conflict. Armenian Prime Minister...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: All 14 Stations Locations Revealed, Opening Date Announced for 2029
Dubai, July 10, 2025 — Dubai Metro Blue Line is ready to change public transport in the city. Construction is already running; this new metro line will add to major communities and sites, which will make the journey smooth for millions. Here you...
Dubai Police joins national ‘Summer Without Accidents’ campaign
As part of a nationwide initiative launched by the Ministry of Interior, Dubai Police, through its General Department of Traffic, has intensified its traffic safety awareness efforts under the 2025 “Summer Without Accidents” campaign that aims at...

UAE President sends written message to German Chancellor on bilateral relations
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a written message to Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, regarding bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between the two friendly nations. The...

Dubai Studios Hosts Semi-Final Judging Round of the 2025 International Emmy® Awards in Dubai
Dubai Studios, a Dubai Media company, proudly hosted the semi-final judging round of the 2025 International Emmy® Awards yesterday, welcoming a distinguished panel of regional jurors for an exclusive, closed-door session in the heart of Dubai....

Dubai Duty Free Crypto Payments Coming for Emirates Flights and Shopping
July 10, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – With the recent Emirates and Dubai Duty Free Crypto partnership, you can now pay with Bitcoin Emirates at 40,000 feet above the sea.Dubai’s leading airline Emirates has announced a partnership with Crypto.com which...

Pashinyan, Aliyev hold bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi
Home | All news | Politics | Pashinyan, Aliyev hold bilateral meeting in Abu Dhabi A bilateral meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has begun in Abu Dhabi within the framework of the...

UAE ready to raise oil capacity beyond 2027 if market needs grow
The United Arab Emirates could further boost its oil production capacity after 2027 if that is what markets require, its energy minister said on Thursday, signalling a move that could propel the country to the elite club of top five global oil...