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UAE Vice-President seen playing Volleyball with residents at Abu Dhabi summer sports event
The Times of India
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Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is a large-scale, climate-controlled event promoting fitness for all ages through over 12 sports and family activities/ Image Abu Dhabi Media Office TL;DR: UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour joined a volleyball match,...
UAE, Bhutan launch 'AI for Development' Initiative to unlock AI’s potential for economic growth in Global South
Zawya
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In a milestone effort to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development, the United Arab Emirates and the Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with the Eurasia Group and G42, convened a...
Oman to battle Qatar and UAE in Asian Qualifiers
Oman Observer
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July 17, 2025
MUSCAT, JULY 17 Oman will face the hosts Qatar and UAE teams in Group A to realise their historical dream of making it to the World Cup Qatar 2026 after the draw of AFC Asian Qualifiers – Road to 26 Playoffs draw was made at the AFC House in Kuala...
Visitors from over 50 countries can now drive in UAE with their home licenses, no tests required
The Arabian Stories
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July 17, 2025
Dubai: According to the Ministry’s latest announcement, residents of 52 nationalities are now allowed to drive motorcycles and light vehicles in the UAE using their valid national driving licenses while on a visit. This new policy applies to...
Head of Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan meets with delegation from UAE Accountability Authority
APA
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On July 17, Samir Nuriyev, Head of the Presidential Administration of the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with a delegation led by Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Accountability Authority, APA reports. The sides...
UAE to face Qatar and Oman in 2026 World Cup playoffs
Gulf News
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UAE: Finished third in Group A of the third qualifying round. The 1990 participants are aiming for a long-awaited return to the global stage. Qatar: Having made their debut as hosts in 2022, Qatar are now trying to qualify on merit after finishing...
UAE to celebrate Union Pledge Day on July 18
Gulf News
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Promoting values and principles On this day, UAE citizens and residents work to promote the values and principles that have guided the journey of unity, and strive to achieve a brighter and more prosperous future for the country. Historical...
Kerala HC orders Centre to facilitate repatriation of Vipanchika’s mortal remains from UAE
The Statesman (India)
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July 17, 2025
The Kerala High Court on Thursday directed the Central government and the Consul General, India-UAE Embassy, to take necessary steps for the repatriation of Vipanchika Maniyan’s mortal remains to India. The 32-year-old woman was found hanging...
UAE: SEWA completes natural gas network in Al Hamriyah
Zawya
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The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA), has announced the 100 percent completion of the natural gas network in Al Hamriyah City—both East and West—according to the highest technical and engineering standards. The total network...
Gold price drops Dh5 in UAE: More cuts likely soon
Gulf News
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Market analysts say the fall in local gold rates reflects a global slide in prices, largely triggered by a strengthening US dollar and a drop in global economic fears. This comes after US President Donald Trump clarified that it was “highly...
Azerbaijan's Presidential Administration Head engages with UAE Accounting Authority delegation
AzerNews
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July 17, 2025
On July 17, Head of the Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan, Samir Nuriyev, held a meeting with a delegation led by Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Chairman of the Accounting Authority of the United Arab Emirates, underscoring the deepening strategic...
UAE’s Etihad Airways to connect Bucharest to Abu Dhabi from March 2026
Romania Insider
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July 17, 2025
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is opening 7 new routes, including one from Bucharest. The new flights will directly connect the Romanian capital with Abu Dhabi, starting from March 16, 2026, with flights set to...
UAE Business Leaders Give Thumbs Up To AI For High-Stakes Decisions
Channel Post Middle East & Africa
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July 17, 2025
Business leaders and management executives in the UAE are showing unprecedented levels of trust in artificial intelligence (AI), with a significant majority expressing confidence in fully automated systems making high-stakes decisions that...
China's TCab Tech secures $1 billion eVTOL order from UAE's Autocraft
Gasgoo
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July 17, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On July 16, Chinese eVTOL developer TCab Tech announced it has signed a $1 billion purchase agreement with UAE-based Autocraft for 350 units of its E20 eVTOL aircraft. The two companies will work together to advance the...
UFC Fight Night: Middleweight Showdown Lights Up Yas Island UAE
Yahoo Sports
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UFC Fight Night: Middleweight Showdown Lights Up Yas Island UAE originally appeared on Athlon Sports. On Saturday, July 26, 2025, the UFC returns to Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, for UFC on ABC 9: Whittaker vs. de Ridder. This marks the...
UAE President arrives in Serbia on working visit
Emirates 24|7
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July 17, 2025
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in Belgrade on a working visit to the Republic of Serbia. His Excellency Aleksandar Vučić, President of Serbia, welcomed His Highness and the accompanying delegation upon...
Bulgaria Has Great Potential to Position Itself as Stable Partner for UAE - GERB Leader
Bulgarian News Agency
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Bulgaria has great potential to position itself as a stable partner for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in key areas such as economy, energy, innovation, and agriculture, GERB leader Boyko Borissov said during a meeting with UAE Ambassador in Sofia...
UAE president visits Albania to deepen bilateral ties
Gazeta Tema
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July 17, 2025
TIRANA, July 17 – The President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Albania late Wednesday for an official visit aimed at expanding cooperation between the two countries. Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama...
UAE-Turkey relations strengthen as leaders meet at Ankara, address regional stability
Madhyamam
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July 17, 2025
President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have called for greater regional peace and stability during Sheikh Mohamed’s state visit to Ankara. President Erdogan received Sheikh Mohamed at the Presidential Palace...
UAE femtech Ovasave secures $1.2 million to expand in Saudi, GCC
Wamda
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July 17, 2025
UAE-based femtech startup Ovasave, backed by Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding from regional and international investors. The round was led by PlusVC, Annex Investments, and 25 Madison, with participation from...