Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

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
Emirati Energy Expo ADIPEC 2025 to Cement UAE's Global Leadership in Shaping the Future of Energy Sector

Abu Dhabi's biggest energy conference is positioning itself at the center of a major shift in how the world thinks about power and artificial intellig...

Emirates
Dubai Hosts 'UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit' Under the Patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid

Dubai hosted the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025, bringing together over 350 leaders from the UAE and 53 African countries to explore sustai...

Emirates
United Arab Emirates Celebrates National Flag Day with a Symbolic Display of National Unity

The UAE celebrates Flag Day tomorrow at 11 AM, with a synchronized flag-raising ceremony across all seven emirates. This national occasion brings toge...

International
Putin Praises Growing Ties Between Russia and North Korea

Russia and North Korea are deepening their partnership at a rapid pace, with President Vladimir Putin meeting North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son H...

Economy
Oil Poised for Largest Weekly Gains in 3 Months

Oil prices jumped Friday and are heading for their biggest weekly gain since early June, with both major crude benchmarks rising more than 4% this wee...

Emirates
UAE Reiterates Unwavering Support for International Court of Justice Efforts

The UAE has reaffirmed its strong support for the International Court of Justice, emphasizing the court's growing importance in settling global disput...

Emirates
UAE Interior Minister Participates in Gulf Cooperation Council Interior Ministers' Meeting

Gulf Cooperation Council interior ministers met in Kuwait to strengthen regional security cooperation, with UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Saif bin...

Emirates
Frosty Oasis: Aljurf Records UAE's Lowest Temperature

The UAE recorded its coolest temperature this Monday morning at 18.9°C (66°F) in Barakah 2, located in the Al Dhafra region, according to the National...

Economy
ADNOC Distribution Unveils Refreshed Retail Brand Identity

ADNOC Distribution unveiled a major rebrand of its popular convenience store chain, changing from "ADNOC Oasis" to "Oasis by ADNOC." The company is be...

Economy
Securities Authority Unveils Groundbreaking Risk Assessment Methodology

The UAE's Securities and Commodities Authority just launched a new smart surveillance system for the country's financial sector. The regulator held a...

International
Putin: Negotiations on Ukraine Prove Challenging

Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that talks with the United States about Ukraine are "complex" but stressed the need to cooperate with Wa...

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...

Economy
Gold Steadies Near 2-Week High as Investors Weigh Economic Uncertainty

Gold prices steadied Thursday after hitting their highest level in nearly two weeks, as traders weigh the chances of a US interest rate cut in Decembe...

Emirates
Dubai Appoints Future Resources Executive Director, Driving Innovation and Talent

Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has appointed Amna Hamoud Obaid Al Suwaidi as Executive Director of the Future R...

Economy
Austria Greenlights Hydrogen Power: Renewable Energy Leaders Partner to Drive Sustainable Transformation

UAE clean energy giant Masdar has partnered with Austrian energy company OMV to build one of Europe's largest green hydrogen production facilities. Th...

International
Powerful 4.9 Magnitude Quake Shakes Papua New Guinea, Residents on Alert

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea today, with its epicenter located 79 kilometers from the city of Popondetta at a depth of 78.9 kilomet...

Emirates
Mansour bin Zayed Visits Liwa Date Festival, Emphasizing Agriculture's Role in Food Security

UAE's Date Palm Festival Showcases Strategic Push for Agricultural Self-Sufficiency The UAE's 21st Liwa Date Festival has emerged as more than a cult...

Emirates
UAE's Transformative Tech and Global Partnerships: Insights from Tahnoon bin Zayed

G42, Abu Dhabi's AI giant backed by Microsoft's $15.2 billion investment, wrapped up its annual board meeting with ambitious plans to cement the UAE a...

International
Berlin Airport Resumes Flights After Drone Disruption

Berlin-Brandenburg Airport resumed normal operations Saturday after a drone sighting forced a brief shutdown Friday evening. The incident highlights a...

International
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Faces Arrest: A Pivotal Moment in Brazilian Politics

Brazilian authorities arrested former President Jair Bolsonaro, who was already under house arrest and facing a 27-year prison sentence for allegedly...