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– UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye engaged in discussions in Abu Dhabi on September 17. Faye was visiting the United Arab Emirates on a working trip. The two leaders explored their
Global commodity markets saw a continued decline in gold prices, with spot bullion decreasing by 1 percent during international trading sessions to reach $4,249 per ounce. This drop followed the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to increase benchmark interest rates by
– According to the Asian Development Bank’s latest outlook, economic growth across developing Asia and the Pacific is projected to slow to 5.0% in 2026. In 2025, the region experienced a 5.5% increase. The updated forecast for 2026 is 0.1
– On September 22, the UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a gathering convened by U.S. President Donald Trump in New York. The event, held during the 81st United Nations
– China maintained its benchmark lending rates at their September levels, continuing a period of stable borrowing costs. The one-year loan prime rate stayed at 3.0%, and the over-five-year rate remained at 3.5%. These longer-term benchmarks are typically used by
– The death toll from the September 18 attack on Kohat’s Old Police Lines has risen to 23, including 17 police personnel and six civilians, according to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police and Rescue 1122. The assault began during Friday prayers when
A rare inherited genetic mutation has been shown to elevate an individual’s overall likelihood of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times, with non-smokers facing about a 60-fold increase, according to a study published in the journal Science. The investigation,
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His Highness Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, held discussions with INTERPOL President Lucas Filip during the 15th United Nations Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice in Abu Dhabi. Official
– Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Abu Dhabi for discussions on strengthening bilateral ties and exploring avenues to deepen
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Saida Mirziyoyeva, Head of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan, in Abu Dhabi to discuss enhancing diplomatic ties and fostering greater intergovernmental cooperation. The high-level discussion took
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– Air Arabia plans to launch direct flights between Sharjah and Gdansk starting December 14, 2026, establishing a new route linking the UAE with northern Poland. The airline will operate five flights each week connecting Sharjah International Airport and Gdansk
– Etihad Airways is set to launch a seasonal non-stop route linking Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg starting December 17, 2026. The service will operate four times weekly until March 21, 2027, connecting Zayed International Airport with Göteborg Landvetter Airport during
– South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, marking its strongest monthly performance since the COVID-19 outbreak. The figure represents an increase of approximately $1.44 billion compared to June 2025, when the country faced an $846.8