Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

International
Gaza War Enters Third Year Amid Devastating Humanitarian Crisis

The Israeli war on Gaza enters its third year today with catastrophic humanitarian consequences that have reshaped the territory. Government data from...

International
Russian Jets Spotted Near Alaska, Raising Concerns in the US Military

US and Canadian fighter jets intercepted four Russian military aircraft flying near Alaska on Thursday, marking the third such incident in roughly a m...

Economy
Abu Dhabi's 'New York' Launches Global Financial Competitiveness Institute

NYU Abu Dhabi's Stern Business School just launched the Global Financial Competitiveness Institute, a new research center that uses data science to st...

Emirates
UAE Calls for Comprehensive Approach to Counter Terrorism: Balancing Security, Development, and Human Rights

The UAE told the UN that fighting terrorism requires more than just security measures - it needs a complete approach that tackles poverty, unemploymen...

Economy
Adnoc and Tasweeq Establish Specialized Chemical Port in Al Ruwais

ADNOC Logistics & Services and TA'ZIZ have signed a 50-year agreement to build the UAE's first specialized chemicals port in Ruwais. The $300 million...

International
Experts Weigh In: Gaza Agreement's Success Hinges on Parties' Commitment

Political analysts say the Gaza ceasefire agreement marks a crucial step toward easing the humanitarian crisis affecting hundreds of thousands of civi...

International
India's PM and Trump Hold High-Level Trade Talks to Strengthen Economic Ties

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first phone call since Trump's return to office, with both leaders confir...

International
Israeli Forces Allegedly Fired Explosives Near UNIFIL Troops in Lebanon

UN peacekeepers in Lebanon say Israeli forces dropped bombs near their positions Thursday while they were helping clear war debris. The incident happe...

Economy
Emirati Fragrance Incubator Nurtures Emerging Brands

Sharjah is hosting the third UAE Perfumes and Oud Exhibition from October 3-12, bringing together over 500 companies and brands from around the world....

International
Tragedy Strikes as Dam Collapse Kills 14 in China's Taiwan Region

Typhoon Rajasa, one of the strongest storms in years, has killed 14 people in Taiwan and 3 in the Philippines as it barrels toward mainland China's co...

Emirates
Dubai's Crown Prince Hamdan Visits Civil Defense Headquarters, Reviewing Emergency Preparedness

Dubai Crown Prince Unveils AI-Powered Civil Defense Strategy to Lead Global Safety Standards Dubai is positioning itself to become the world's premie...

Economy
Microsoft's "Edge" Unveils Fully Automated "Eco" Platform for Comprehensive Vulnerability Detection

ORYXLABS, a cybersecurity company under the EDGE Group, has launched ECHO, a fully automated platform that detects and prevents cyber breaches before...

Emirates
Emirati National Assembly Committee Discusses Government's Traffic Management Policies

The UAE's Federal National Council committee on constitutional and legislative affairs continues examining the government's traffic safety and flow po...

International
Japan Braces for New Powerful Storm: Devastating Hurricane Approaches the Island Nation

Japan's weather agency has issued urgent warnings for residents of the Izu Islands as Typhoon No. 23 barrels through the region south of Tokyo, bringi...

Economy
Gold Prices Climb for the 8th Consecutive Week: Bullish Trend Continues

Gold prices climbed Friday and are heading toward their eighth straight weekly gain, driven by safe-haven demand and expectations that the Federal Res...

Economy
Global Financial Analysts Applaud ADNOC's Growth Plans and Commitment to Corporate Governance

ADNOC's first investor council in Abu Dhabi drew over 500 global investors and financial analysts, marking a significant milestone in the energy giant...

Emirates
NYU Abu Dhabi's Mohammed bin Zayed Scholarship Empowers 86 Students for Academic Excellence

UAE Invests in Future Leaders: 86 Students Selected for Elite NYU Abu Dhabi Summer Academy The UAE continues its strategic investment in human capita...

International
Aerial Strikes Hit Kyiv as Partial Power Outages Disrupt Ukrainian Capital

Russia launched a massive attack on Kyiv Friday morning, knocking out power across the eastern parts of Ukraine's capital and hitting energy infrastru...

International
EU Unveils Phased Rollout of Digital Border Control System

The European Union launched a new digital entry-exit system today that electronically records data from all non-EU travelers at external borders. The...

International
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Chinese Region: Disaster Response Underway

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck China's Sichuan province on Thursday, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. The quake hit at a re...

Economy
in5 Startup Incubator Secures AED 9 Billion in Funding, Fueling UAE's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Dubai's in5 business incubator has announced that startups in its ecosystem have raised over 9 billion dirhams in total funding since the program laun...