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A major national survey, released by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), has found large numbers of adults in the UAE are not getting enough physical activity, while obesity, high blood pressure and high cholesterol remain widespread.

The United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during high-level talks focused on regional security, humanitarian crises and global cooperation.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has reviewed progress on the Jumeirah Beach 1 redevelopment project.

Dubai has launched a major tree-planting drive to mark the 20-year leadership milestone of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

Leaders from major European powers rallied behind Greenland on Tuesday, saying the Arctic island belongs to its people, following a renewed threat by US President Donald Trump to take over the Danish territory.

Israel and Syria agreed during US-mediated talks in Paris to set up a communication mechanism to coordinate on security, intelligence and commercial issues, the three countries said in a joint statement released on Tuesday by the State Department.

Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising US President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to win a free election.

Security guarantees for Ukraine will include 'binding commitments' to support the country 'in the case of a future armed attack by Russia in order to restore peace', a draft statement from the "Coalition of Willing" of Kyiv's allies, showed on Tuesday.

Meraas, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has unveiled an expanded residential masterplan for Dubai Design District (d3), transforming it into one of Dubai’s most desirable creative-led waterfront neighbourhoods.

The UAE has taken over the presidency of the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF) for 2026, represented by Hamid Saif AlZaabi.

Dubai has been named the third most startup-friendly city in the world, according to a new global index that measures how well cities support entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses.

OPEC+ kept oil output unchanged on Sunday, after oil prices fell more than 18 per cent in 2025, their steepest yearly drop since 2020, amid growing oversupply concerns.

Winger Amad Diallo scored one goal and created another as defending champions Ivory Coast eased past Burkina Faso 3-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 fixture, while Algeria's Adil Boulbina hit a last-gasp winner at the end of extra time as his side overcame the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-0.

The Cadillac F1 team has confirmed the addition of Zhou Guanyu as its reserve driver ahead of the 2026 season.

The Creators Dubai Desert Classic (CDDC) returns for its second edition from January 17-18, bringing together 16 of the biggest sporting content creators in social media to compete in their own version of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Travis Head scored 163 and Steve Smith became the second-most prolific Ashes run-scorer of all time on the way to his century as Australia took a first-innings lead of 134 on the third day of the fifth test against England on Tuesday.