Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara will deliver a keynote address at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai this week, organisers have confirmed. Mr Al Shara will address the gathering of media leaders and decision-makers as the three-day summit begins at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday. His appearance…
The UAE’s hospitality sector is transitioning from absorbing heavy blows from the Iran war to displaying signs of a strong recovery, experts have said. Hospitality chiefs told The National of their confidence of an upturn in the coming months after tourism revenue fell due to the conflict, with…
Residents who helped protect children, rescue people from burning vehicles and prevent potential road accidents have been honoured by Abu Dhabi Police. The police said on Monday four people were recognised for their quick responses in protecting people during these separate incidents and thereby…
President Sheikh Mohamed received Albanian President Bajram Begaj in Abu Dhabi on Monday, as the two leaders strengthened ties between their nations. The UAE President welcomed Mr Begaj, who is on a working visit to the country, expressing hope that the visit would deepen bilateral relations and…
Dubai will be getting a second Etihad Rail station, a senior official in Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority confirmed to The National on Monday. The next passenger station will be in Dubai's Meydan and will connect to the coming Dubai Metro Gold Line. The timeline and exact location are…
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has met Jane Fraser, chairwoman and chief executive of global investment bank Citigroup. The meeting explored opportunities to strengthen co-operation in the banking sector, state news agency Wam reported. They also discussed ways to develop…
The UAE has issued a warning that those caught forging academic qualifications could face up to three years in jail and fines of Dh30,000 ($8,170), as demand for the verification of documents increases. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research said on Monday that it has a system to…
Five Emirati humanitarian aid convoys carrying 819 tonnes of supplies have entered the Gaza Strip in the latest deliveries under the UAE's continuing relief operation. The convoys comprised 63 lorries loaded with food supplies and other essential goods, which were delivered last week as part of…
A military funeral has been held for two UAE servicemen who were martyred while carrying out a training mission on Monday. The funeral of Maj Abdullah Al Menhaly and Warrant Officer Saeed Al Shamsi was attended by senior leaders and officers from the Ministry of Defence, alongside members of their…
Cancer specialists in the UAE are using artificial intelligence to understand more about why treatment works for some but fails to help others. Two patients can have the same type and stage of cancer, and receive the same treatment, but experience markedly different outcomes. Dubai-based Nexomic…
Registration is now open for UAE citizens who want to perform the Hajj pilgrimage next year, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said. The registration period, which runs until September 25, is limited to citizens aged 15 and above who have not yet performed the…
The El Nino weather phenomenon, predicted to be one of the strongest on record, has been forecast to increase temperatures in many world regions – but in the Gulf its main effect could be to cause more rainfall. Larger amounts of precipitation may arrive in October and November, and from March to…
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