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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced that the UAE has won the voting rights for the 2029 annual meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Dubai Police, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Interior, have played a key role in dismantling one of Scotland’s most violent criminal organisations, known as the Lyons Clan.

Abu Dhabi Police Commander-in-Chief, Major General Ahmed Saif bin Zaitoon Al Muhairi, has met several individuals admitted to the Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) for injuries suffered during the recent Iranian attacks.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed the implications of Iran conflict on regional and international security and stability with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon before peace talks can proceed, throwing last-minute doubt over negotiations scheduled for Saturday in Pakistan.

British police have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died while attempting to cross the Channel from France to Britain on a small boat this week, authorities said.

The Strait of Hormuz remained shut on Friday and Israel traded fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which the United States and Iran each described as violations of their ceasefire deal on the eve of their first peace talks of the war.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and emphasised the importance of de-escalating tensions and enhancing regional stability during talks in Doha.

Lufthansa flights were significantly disrupted on Friday as cabin crew union UFO staged a one-day strike, the airline's third work stoppage in two months, impacting operations at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs.

Dubai’s real estate sector has posted a strong start to 2026, with total transactions reaching AED 252 billion in the first quarter — a 31 per cent increase in value compared to the same period last year.

The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has introduced a package of flexible economic measures to support businesses operating across its zones.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced a package of temporary economic support measures to help its business and retail community navigate the current environment.

Cameron Green made his much-anticipated return to the bowling crease on Thursday, but the Australia all-rounder was unable to help Kolkata Knight Riders snap out of their winless run in the Indian Premier League.

Referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali, assistant referee Mohamed Al Hammadi and video match official Mohammed Obaid Khadim will represent the UAE at the World Cup this summer.

Rory McIlroy began the defence of his first Masters title with a 5-under-par 67 that gave him a share of the first-round lead with Sam Burns at Augusta National on Thursday.

World cycling's governing body (UCI) said it has banned New Zealand's Kiaan Watts for 25 days after he punched a fellow rider during a race last month.