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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The UAE has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and allied armed groups against Ethiopian federal forces, as well as the seizure of airports in the Tigray region and the escalation of fighting in the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions.

The UAE is launching a nationwide initiative to help families support children's learning, development and wellbeing during their most important early years.

A total of 17 tanks were seized for the illegal disposal of harmful materials during the first half of the year, Dubai Police announced on Friday, adding that 18 suspects were detained.

The World Health Organization said on Friday that the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to two additional health zones, bringing the total number affected to 63 across seven provinces.

Thirteen people, including three army officers, were killed on Friday when a military plane crashed in Democratic Republic of Congo.

Authorities in Kazakhstan have detained five Defence Ministry officials including the first deputy navy commander, a day after 14 servicemen were swept out to sea and died during a training exercise.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping drank tea at the White House on Friday and visited the National Archives, capping a three-day summit that showcased personal diplomacy rather than big breakthroughs in economic relations.

The UAE and Argentina have announced the launch of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), marking a new step in efforts to deepen trade and investment relations.

Meraas, part of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded a contract worth nearly AED 1 billion to GCC Contracting to build 272 villas and townhouses in Phase 7 of Nad Al Sheba Gardens.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday has unveiled a small handheld gadget called Meta Charm for using its new Muse AI assistant, taking the company's hardware efforts beyond its successful smart glasses.

The Central Bank of the UAE has imposed strict enforcement measures on the UAE branches of Bank Melli Iran following violations of regulatory requirements, including legislation related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation financing.

Mercedes' George Russell took pole position ahead of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Friday.

Rayan struck deep into added time to spare Brazil's blushes as they drew 1-1 in the first of two friendlies with Australia on Friday, denying the hosts a first win over the five-time world champions in 25 years.

Gulf Giants Development clinched the fourth DP World ILT20 Development Tournament after beating Desert Vipers Development by four wickets in the final at the ICC Academy in Dubai.

World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the China Open, saying on Friday that he is not yet ready to compete as he continues to recover from the knee injury that also forced him to miss the US Open.