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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed the full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest areas for delivery riders ahead of the summer season.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has attended the graduation ceremony of the 13th cohort of the National Defence College in Abu Dhabi.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed there are currently no cases of Ebola in the UAE and says the country remains on high alert as it monitors global health developments.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with King Mohammed VI during a private visit to Morocco.

Israel will continue to strike Lebanon for the time being and won't be withdrawing from the south, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, after Lebanon and Israel agreed to a ceasefire contingent on Hezbollah halting attacks.

A dozen people have died in a fire at a home for elderly people in Sri Lanka, while another eight have been hospitalised.

Several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt airport on Thursday, its operator Lufthansa said.

Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, including five members of the same family, in separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said.

The UAE has been ranked as the top property investment destination amidst regional tensions, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has reaffirmed that strengthening the resilience of Dubai’s economy remains a key priority to keep pace with global economic trends.

AD Ports Group has acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction.

General Mills has announced it will sell its Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops in mainland China to an investor group that includes local tea chain operator Ningji, as part of a strategy to focus on businesses with stronger profit growth.

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva powered into her maiden Grand Slam final with a ruthless 6-1 6-3 victory over Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk in a politically charged French Open semi-final on Thursday.

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their French Open mixed doubles title on Thursday, staging a comeback to defeat American Evan King and Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski 4-6 6-3 (10-4).

Attendees of the World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into venues due to safety concerns, FIFA said on Thursday, following a last-minute change to its Stadium Code of Conduct.

Matteo Arnaldi has come out on top in an all-Italian clash at the French Open to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final after his opponent Matteo Berrettini retired injured while trailing 7-5 5-2 on Wednesday.