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Layla Al Mansoori

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...

International
Egypt's President Commits to Hosting Gaza Reconstruction Conference

Egypt will host an international conference focused on rebuilding Gaza after two years of devastating war. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced th...

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...

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...

Emirates
Ministry Celebrates Human Rights Day: Elevating the Everyday Importance of Human Dignity

The UAE marked International Human Rights Day with a major event that brought together the Interior Ministry, Foreign Ministry, and the country's Perm...

Economy
Unveiling Abu Dhabi's Residential Boom: 39 New Developments Delivering 9,500 Homes

Abu Dhabi's real estate market is experiencing a surge in new developments, with 42 projects registered in the first nine months of 2024 alone. The ca...

International
US Plans New Measures for Visa-Free Travelers: Enhancing Security and Efficiency

The Trump administration plans to require foreign tourists from visa-exempt countries to disclose their social media records for the past five years b...

News
Ghana's New Ambassador Presents Credentials to Egypt's Foreign Ministry

The UAE has officially welcomed Ghana's new ambassador as both countries work to strengthen their partnership across multiple sectors. Omar Obaid Al H...

International
Powerful Earthquake Rattles Japan's Northern Coast, Triggering Tsunami Alerts

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's northernmost coast on Tuesday, hitting near Hokkaido island at a depth of 40 kilometers below the sea fl...

Emirates
Emirati-Cleveland Clinic Saves Kuwaiti Woman's Life with Groundbreaking Dual Liver and Kidney Transplant

UAE-Kuwait Medical Partnership Saves Lives Through Cross-Border Organ Sharing Program A groundbreaking medical collaboration between the UAE and Kuwa...

Economy
DPWorld Commits $5B to Bolster India's Infrastructure Expansion

DP World just announced a massive $5 billion investment plan for India, doubling down on its bet that the country will become a major global trade hub...

Economy
Abu Dhabi Sees Record-Breaking Surge in Flight and Hotel Bookings

Abu Dhabi is seeing record-breaking flight and hotel bookings from December 1-8, driven by the UAE's 54th National Day celebrations and the Formula 1...

International
Deadly Landslides in Indonesia Claim 18 Lives, Dozens Still Missing

Heavy rains in Indonesia's Central Java province have triggered deadly landslides that killed at least 18 people, with rescue teams still searching fo...

International
U.S. Congress Moves to Lift 'Caesar Act' Sanctions on Syria, Raising Hopes for Improved Ties

The US Congress is preparing to lift the Caesar Act sanctions on Syria as part of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, but the move comes with...

Emirates
Abu Dhabi's Premier Equestrian Arts Venue Inaugurated by Mansour bin Zayed on Jebel Island

The UAE has opened its first classical equestrian arts academy, marking a historic moment as the world's fifth such institution and the first outside...

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
UAE Welcomes Hamas' Readiness to Hand Over Gaza Administration

Foreign ministers from eight Arab and Muslim nations welcomed Hamas's positive response to President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire proposal, while ind...

Emirates
Boost Localization: Private Sector Urged to Meet Nationalization Targets by Year-End

The UAE's Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation is pushing private companies to meet their 2025 hiring quotas for Emirati nationals before Dec...

Emirates
State Leader Praises Educators as Noble, Pivotal Figures in Society's Advancement

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the country's teachers on World Teachers' Day, calling them central to building society and...

International
Macron: Trump Seeks Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict

Macron Signals Trump's Clear Intent for Ukraine Ceasefire Through Alaska Summit French President Emmanuel Macron revealed Wednesday that Donald Trump...