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Emirates to Resume Daily Flights to Beirut and Baghdad Starting February 1

The Dubai-based airline confirmed this development in a statement to Khaleej Times on Friday, revealing its plans to increase connectivity to these key Middle Eastern destinations. For Beirut, Emirates will operate daily flights using its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will offer three classes of service

UAE Tops Global Contributions to Gaza Relief Amid Ongoing Conflict

Between October 2023 and November 2024, the UAE provided an extraordinary $828 million (Dh3.04 billion) in aid, accounting for 42% of the total international support extended to Palestinians, according to the German Press Agency (dpa)

Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Western Iran, No Tremors Felt in the UAE

The earthquake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, was detected by the NCM’s seismic network, but it did not cause any noticeable tremors in the UAE, despite the proximity of the epicenter to the country

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Dubai: PC Garage store launched by XFX for gamers

One of the world's leading brand for graphic cards, XFX, has revealed the launch of a new concept store, the PC Garage offers gamers state of art XFX AMD RADEON graphic cards and XFX and AMD-powered gaming machines at very competitive prices.

Dubai Police Apprehend Thieves Behind Al Furjan Villa Burglary

Irene Sutton expressed her relief at the swift action the authorities took to apprehend the perpetrators. She commended the police for preventing any further occurrences by bringing the thieves to justice

300 Afghan refugees to reach Italy through fresh humanitarian corridor

A total of 300 Afghan refugees comprising the first three groups have reached the capital city of Rome with the use of a fresh humanitarian corridor that has been launched by the government of Italy, charities as well as international organizations.

PM Mostafa Madbouly announces Egypt’s updated National Contributions Plan on renewable energy

The Supreme Committee of the National Climate Change chaired by Mostafa Madbouly, Prime Minister, has announced Egypt has completed the second update of the updated National Contributions Plan "NDCs" regarding the renewable energy ratio in the energy mix.

UAE to Establish Over 6,000 Rest Stations for Delivery Service Workers

UAE Ministry of Human Resources has announced the establishment of more than 6,000 rest stations across the country. This ambitious project, a collaboration between government entities and the private sector, is set to launch on June 15 and will run until September 15, coinciding with the annual Midday break period

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UAE Swelters as Temperatures Soar to 49ºC, Promising a Generally Fair Day Ahead

In what promises to be a sizzling day, temperatures are anticipated to reach as high as 49ºC in some parts of the UAE. Abu Dhabi is forecasted to experience a peak of 46ºC, while Dubai is expected to see temperatures reaching 45ºC

Over 400 left-wing Israeli activists gathered for tree plantation near West Bank village of Burin

Jerusalem, Israel: Around 400 left-wing Israeli activists on the morning of Friday aided the Palestinian farmers in planting trees near the West Bank village...

Rare Discovery: Green Turtle Nesting Found in Abu Dhabi Waters

This revelation, considered an aberration by experts, marks a notable addition to the sporadic records of green turtle nesting behavior in the UAE and neighboring countries along the Arabian Gulf

Gold Holds Steady in Dubai Amid Middle East Tensions and Fed Watch

The 24-karat variety of gold was trading at Dh409 per gram in the emirate, a marginal increase from Tuesday’s closing price. Other popular variants also held firm, with 22K gold priced at Dh378.75, 21K at Dh363.25, and 18K at Dh311.25 per gram, according to Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group data

Dubai customs’ vigilance and technology outsmart smugglers; Major drug busts in 2022 and 2023

The illicit cargo was strategically hidden within oxygen cylinders for diving and sound amplifiers, showcasing the smugglers' determination to use diverse and unconventional methods to evade detection
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