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Brussels:The European Commission has unveiled a new strategy to combat human trafficking ahead of EU Anti-Trafficking Day on October 18. In 2023 and 2024, the number of registered victims in the EU exceeded 20,000, marking a 16.1% increase. However, m…
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October 17, 2026
Abu Dhabi:Burjeel Holdings is set to present its advanced healthcare ecosystem at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit 2026. The company plans to reveal solutions that cover emergency preparedness, medical training, frontline response, hospital infrastr…
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International Experts Convene in Paris for Road Safety Meeting
October 17, 2026
Bahrain Defence Force Intercepts, Destroys Several Iranian Aerial Attacks
July 17, 2026
Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks. These attacks, described as treacherous, occurred on Friday.
According …
Bahrain Defence Force Intercepts, Destroys Several Iranian Aerial Attacks
July 17, 2026
Manama: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have successfully intercepted and destroyed several Iranian aerial attacks. These attacks, described as treacherous, occurred on Friday.
According …
Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 Delivers Essential Medical Supplies to WHO for Gaza Health Sector
July 18, 2026
Abu dhabi: ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ has provided the World Health Organisation (WHO) with a new convoy of medicines and medical supplies to support the healthcare system in the Gaza Strip.
According to Emirates News Agency, the shipment com…
Confirmed Ebola Cases in DR Congo Rise to 2,181
July 18, 2026
Abu dhabi: The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 2,181, with 864 reported deaths, according to government data released late Friday.
According to Emirates News Agency, the data showed that 56 new con…
Burjeel Medical City Collaborates with Roswell Park for Thoracic Surgery Programme in UAE
July 17, 2026
Abu dhabi: Burjeel Medical City (BMC) has entered into a clinical and academic collaboration with New York-based Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Centre, a US National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centre, to establish a specialise…
S. Korea Initiates Grave Heat Wave Alerts for Gyeongsan and Pohang
July 12, 2026
Gyeongsan: South Korea on Sunday issued its first “grave heat wave” warnings for the southeastern cities of Gyeongsan and Pohang under a new highest-level alert system introduced last month to warn of extreme heat, Yonhap news agency reported. The hig…
NCEMA Confirms Stability of Situation in UAE
July 12, 2026
Abu dhabi: The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination with its strategic partners, has affirmed that the situation across the UAE is stable. The public has been reassured that the country’s national monito…
Abdullah Bin Zayed and Egyptian Foreign Minister Deliberate on Middle East Security
July 12, 2026
Abu dhabi: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, engaged in a telephone conversation with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates o…
Muslim World League Condemns Iranian Aggression Against Gulf States and Jordan
July 12, 2026
Abu dhabi: Muslim World League (MWL) strongly condemned the continued Iranian aggression against the United Arab Emirates, State of Kuwait, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, as well…
Drone Attack in Musandam Governorate, Oman
July 12, 2026
Musandam: A security source in the Sultanate of Oman has reported that various sites within the Musandam Governorate were targeted by drones.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Sultanate of Oman issued a formal statement strongly condemning and …
United Arab Emirates University Hosts Influential Higher Education Forum in Ethiopia
July 12, 2026
Addis ababa: The United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) hosted the QS Africa 2026 Higher Education Forum in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, from 9-10 July 2026. The forum brought together ministers, university leaders, academics,…
RTA Awards AED2 Billion Contract for 12 km Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project
July 12, 2026
Dubai: In line with the directives of the wise leadership to accelerate the delivery of road infrastructure projects, expand road network capacity, enhance traffic flow across the Emirate of Dubai, support economic growth, and keep pace with the urban…
Sharjah Sees Growth in Business Licenses with 38,169 Issued and Renewed in H1 2026
July 12, 2026
Sharjah: The total number of business licenses issued and renewed in Sharjah in the first half of 2026 reached 38,169, marking a growth rate of 2% compared to the same period last year, according to a report issued by the Sharjah Economic Development …
Kuwaiti Air Defences Repel Hostile Aerial Objects
July 12, 2026
Kuwait city: The General Staff of the Kuwait Army reported that the country’s air defence systems engaged with hostile objects after they intruded into Kuwait’s airspace on Sunday morning, as stated by the Kuwait News Agency.
According to Emirates N…
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Reduced Visibility May Impact Flight Operations in UAE
October 17, 2026
Accra:The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued a warning that seasonal weather conditions in the UAE could lead to reduced horizontal visibility, potentially affecting flight operations. These conditions may cause limited delays dependin…
Euro Area Trade Deficit Widens to £16.1 Billion in August
October 17, 2026
Brussels:The euro area’s international trade in goods recorded a £16.1 billion deficit in August 2026, a substantial increase from the £1.7 billion deficit reported in August 2025.
According to Emirates News Agency, data from Eurostat, the statistic…
Moroccan Poetry Festival Celebrates Cultural Richness in Marrakech
October 17, 2026
Marrakech:The eighth Moroccan Poetry Festival commenced in Marrakech on Friday, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco. Thi…
Magnitude 5.6 Earthquake Strikes Pakistan’s Balochistan Province
October 17, 2026
Khuzdar:A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Khuzdar in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Saturday.
According to Emirates News Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), as reported by the German Research Centre for Geoscience…
EU Chemicals Trade Surplus Reaches £257 Billion in 2025
October 17, 2026
Brussels:The European Union’s trade in chemicals and related products achieved a significant surplus of £257 billion in 2025. This was the result of imports totaling £348 billion and exports reaching £605 billion.
According to Emirates News Agency, …
Multilateral Development Banks Increase Direct Financing to USD 65 Billion by 2026
October 17, 2026
Bangkok:Multilateral development banks have significantly increased their direct financing, reaching USD 65 billion in 2026, compared to around USD 35 billion annually before the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth aims to benefit low and middle-income cou…
Kenya Confirms Third Ebola Infection Linked to Initial Cases
October 17, 2026
Accra:A third case of Ebola has been confirmed in Kenya, involving a 65-year-old woman who is closely related to the first two patients.
According to Emirates News Agency, the woman had been under quarantine since October 6. The health ministry note…
World Food Day 2026 Highlights Innovation and Farmer Involvement
October 17, 2026
Rome:The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) marked World Food Day 2026, emphasizing the significance of innovation in achieving its mission to end hunger and create resilient agrifood systems worldwide.
According to Emirat…
Najah 2026 Expands to Al Ain for the First Time
October 17, 2026
Abu Dhabi:Najah, the Middle East’s premier higher education fair, is set to open its 20th edition in Abu Dhabi, marking a significant milestone in its two-decade journey. This year, Najah will have its largest presence yet as it expands to Al Ain for …
Noura Al Kaabi and Hillary Clinton Discuss Women’s Leadership at Forbes Summit
October 17, 2026
Accra:Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated in a panel discussion with former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the Forbes 30/50 Summit 5-year anniversary. The session was titled “Across Borders and Generations Women Defini…
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