Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

Economy
Abu Dhabi Holding Conglomerate Reports Impressive Net Profits of $2.8 Billion

Alpha Dhabi Holding, one of Abu Dhabi's major investment firms, posted strong financial results for the first nine months of 2025. The company's reven...

International
US Proposes UN Resolution to Advance Peace Plan for Gaza

The United States is pushing a new UN Security Council resolution to support President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, marking a significant diplomati...

International
Tanzania's First Female President Sworn In Amid Historic Inauguration Ceremony

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in for a new term Monday after winning last week's election with nearly 98% of the vote. The 65-yea...

Economy
Crude Oil Prices Set to Post Second Weekly Decline Amid Market Volatility

Oil prices climbed Friday morning but are heading for their second straight week of losses as traders worry about too much supply hitting the market a...

International
Tragic Collision Claims 63 Lives in Uganda: Devastating Road Accident Shakes Nation

A bus crash on Uganda's Kampala-Gulu highway killed 63 people and injured several others on Wednesday, making it one of the deadliest road accidents i...

Emirates
Visionary Leadership: Showcasing the Patriotic Spirit on UAE's National Science Day

UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan marked Flag Day with a tribute to the nation's unity and global stan...

Economy
Abu Dhabi Investment partners with Al Ain Mills and EIH to bolster UAE's food security

Al Ain Mills has partnered with Ethmar International Holding and Abu Dhabi Investment Office to build a new food processing facility in Abu Dhabi. The...

International
Deadly Landslide in Kenya Claims Dozens of Lives, Search Ongoing for Missing

At least 21 people died and more than 30 remain missing after a deadly landslide hit western Kenya on Saturday. Heavy rains triggered the disaster in...

International
Empowering Gazans with Disabilities: 'The Gallant Knight 3' Delivers Essential Supplies

People with disabilities in Gaza are facing an even tougher reality as the humanitarian crisis deepens. The UAE's "Gallant Knight 3" operation has del...

International
40 World Leaders Establish Rainforest Conservation Fund to Protect Vital Ecosystems

Leaders from about 40 countries just agreed to create a major fund to protect tropical forests. The deal happened at a climate summit in Belém, Brazil...

International
Deadly Clashes Erupt Near Pakistan-Afghanistan Border: Heightened Tensions Amid Regional Instability

Six Pakistani soldiers and seven militants died in a firefight near the Afghan border, marking another deadly clash in Pakistan's restless frontier re...

International
Ukraine Relentlessly Targets Russian Energy Infrastructure for Second Consecutive Day

Ukraine struck Russian energy facilities for the second straight day, hitting an oil refinery in Ryazan overnight after Friday's major attack on Russi...

Economy
Dubai Energy Authority Intensifies Inspections on Gas Cylinder Distribution Sector

Dubai's Supreme Committee of Energy has launched a major crackdown on illegal gas cylinder operations, seizing over 12,000 counterfeit cylinders and u...

Economy
UAE Leads Middle East in Electronic Trade Volume of Financial Derivatives

The UAE now handles more than half of all electronic derivatives trading in the Middle East, with trading volumes exceeding $576.5 billion. This makes...

International
Zelensky Vows to Restart Prisoner Swaps Between Ukraine and Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced Sunday that his country is working to restart prisoner exchanges with Russia, potentially bringing ho...

Emirates
UAE's Knowledge is the Symbol of Our Dignity, Unity, and Source of Pride - Sheikh Mohammed

UAE Vice President and Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum emphasized the national flag's role as a symbol of dignity and unity during F...

Emirates
Pope Leo XIV: Zayed Award for Human Fraternity Embodies UAE Founder's Legacy

Pope Leo XIV met with the jury committee of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 at the Vatican, discussing urgent steps needed to strengthen hum...

Emirates
UAE Leaders Express Condolences to Saudi King on Passing of Prince Khalid bin Muhammad

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a condolence message to Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz following the death of Prince Khalid bi...

Emirates
UAE Rushes Emergency Aid to Gaza, Alleviating Winter Hardship

UAE aid teams have started distributing winter relief packages to thousands of families across Gaza, delivering blankets, warm clothing, and cold-weat...

International
Deadly Storm Ravages Gaza: 16 Dead, Homes Destroyed, Thousands of Displaced Camps Devastated

A severe winter storm has killed 16 Palestinians in Gaza, including two children, while destroying thousands of displacement camps and leaving a quart...

Economy
UAE and Oman Forge Robust Partnership to Build the Economy of Tomorrow

The UAE and Oman are deepening their economic ties with non-oil trade hitting 56 billion dirhams last year, marking a 9.8% jump from 2023. This makes...