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03/07/2024

The 20th batch of national service recruits have been welcomed, a decade on from the UAE National Service Programme being introduced. 🇦🇪

03/07/2024

The UAE attended a UN Special Envoys meeting in Doha where they pledged to support the people of Afghanistan. 🇦🇫

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02/07/2024

scored his third goal of the European Championship and Donyell Malen added two more late on as the defeated 3-0 in their last-16 fixture.

Cody Gakpo scored his third goal of the European Championship and Donyell Malen added two more late on as the Netherlands defeated Romania 3-0 in their last-16 fixture on Tuesday.

02/07/2024

Seven-times champion Novak eased concerns about his knee to beat Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva, while 6th seed lost to Grand Slam debutant .

Seven-times Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic eased concerns about his knee with a clinical performance to dismantle Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-2 6-2 and reach the second round.

02/07/2024

Ninth grader Ahmad Faisal Ali won the UAE-level qualifiers for the 8th ahead of over 700,000 students from 1,174 schools.

The winners of the UAE-level qualifiers for the 8th Arab Reading Challenge were announced at a ceremony in Dubai on Tuesday.

02/07/2024

The took place during a religious gathering at a village in the district of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous state.

At least 116 people were killed in a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in north India on Tuesday, in one of the country's worst such tragedies in years.

02/07/2024

Marketa , who became the first unseeded woman to lift the title last year, was knocked out in the first round by Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

Defending champion Marketa Vondrousova was knocked out in the first round of Wimbledon on Tuesday, the first female holder to fall at the opening hurdle since Steffi Graf 30 years ago.

02/07/2024

will use the funds from the US Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to complete late-stage development and testing of a pre-pandemic mRNA-based against avian influenza.

The US government has awarded $176 million to Moderna to advance development of its bird flu vaccine, the company said on Tuesday, as concerns rise over a multi-state outbreak of H5N1 virus in dairy cows and infections of three dairy workers since March.

02/07/2024

The Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation announced that Sunday, July 7, will be an official paid holiday for private sector establishments in the on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.

Sunday, July7, will be an official paid holiday for all private sector establishments in the UAE on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1446 AH.

02/07/2024

AlQurm Protected Area is now the second marine conservation area in Sharjah joining the IOSEA Marine Turtle memorandum of understanding. 🐢

01/07/2024

overcame 1-0 to advance to the quarter-finals as Jan ’s late own goal settled the match in Dusseldorf.

France are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 after a 1-0 win against Belgium.

01/07/2024

Third seed began his title defence with a 7-6 7-5 6-2 win over qualifier Mark Lajal, while former world No. 1 beat Diane Parry 6-1 1-6 6-4.

Third seed Carlos Alcaraz began his Wimbledon title defence with a 7-6(3) 7-5 6-2 win over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal.

01/07/2024

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has issued a decree to establish the Sharjah Communication Technologies Free Zone in the city of .

His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri Decree to establish the Sharjah Communication Technologies Free Zone.

01/07/2024

The has ruled that cannot be prosecuted for official actions taken as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling recognising for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.

The US Supreme Court has ruled that Donald Trump cannot be prosecuted for official actions taken as president, but can for private acts, in a landmark ruling recognising for the first time any form of presidential immunity from prosecution.

01/07/2024

The Belarusian, pulled out of shortly before her opening match on Monday due to a shoulder injury.

Third seed Aryna Sabalenka pulled out of Wimbledon shortly before her opening match on Monday due to a shoulder injury, organisers said, leaving the women's draw short of a leading contender for the title.

01/07/2024

replaced colonial-era criminal laws with new legislation on Monday, which the government said would make the country more just, but the opposition said risked throwing the criminal justice system into disarray.

India replaced colonial-era criminal laws with new legislation on Monday, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government said would make the country more just, but the opposition said risked throwing the criminal justice system into disarray.

01/07/2024

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi's initiative aims to identify noise sources, pinpoint the most affected residential districts and take necessary measures.

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched a major initiative to map noise levels across the emirate.

01/07/2024

The MBZ Fund scheme will focus on enabling field conservation projects globally, ensuring impactful support for emerging conservationists.

The Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund) has announced the launch of Global Field Grants, a $1.5 million commitment over three years to empower young conservationists worldwide.

01/07/2024

The development plan will expand from 64 stations currently operating over 84 square kilometres to 96 stations over 140 square kilometres by 2030, with the goal of over 228 square kilometres of development by 2040.

01/07/2024

The achievements were highlighted during the General Department of Community Happiness annual inspection, overseen by Major General Abdulla Ali Al Ghaithi, Assistant Commandant for Operations Affairs at Dubai Police.

30/06/2024

The seizures included Tramadol tablets, Captagon, o***m, he**in, cannabis seeds, ma*****na, restricted narcotic drugs, and other drugs.

Dubai Customs announced 1,273 drug seizures at border ports of the Emirate of Dubai (land, sea, air, and passenger operations) over the course of the year.

30/06/2024

According to reports, the blaze originated around 1 p.m. on the fifth floor and subsequently spread to higher floors.
https://www.arnnewscentre.ae/en/news/uae/residents-evacuated-as-fire-breaks-out-in-sharjah-tower-block/

30/06/2024

The project entails the construction of a two-lane bridge in each direction spanning 1,500 metres extending from Sheikh Zayed Road to Dubai Harbour, home to the largest marina in the region.
https://www.arnnewscentre.ae/en/news/uae/rta-to-build-1-5-km-dubai-harbour-access-bridge/

30/06/2024

Motorists in the UAE will pay less for petrol in July, while the price of diesel will increase by one fils a litre.
https://www.arnnewscentre.ae/en/news/uae/uae-petrol-prices-to-drop-in-july/

29/06/2024

WestJet expressed outrage at the workers' strike during the Canada Day weekend.

Aircraft maintenance engineers and other technical staff at Canada's WestJet Airlines went on strike at the start of a long weekend on Friday, after rounds of negotiations failed to produce an agreement on pay and working conditions.

29/06/2024

The achievement means the number of DEWA’s LEED-certified green buildings has risen to 10.

The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) residential complex in Warsan is the first diversified family housing project in the world to hold the Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating.

29/06/2024

Her Highness Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan, wife of His Highness the UAE President has welcomed Louise Araneta-Marcos, the First Lady of the Philippines, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

29/06/2024

"He played an almost perfect match".

Brazil coach Dorival Jr extolled Vinicius Jr's skill on the field after the Real Madrid forward propelled Brazil to a 4-1 Copa America victory over Paraguay.

29/06/2024

The UAE said: "One of the most devastating repercussions of the war on Gaza is the heartbreaking impact it has on Palestinian children."

The UAE joined the Call for Action for Palestinian children in the West Bank and Gaza where it called the repercussions on children devastating and heartbreaking and called for an immediate ceasefire.

28/06/2024

’s private schools continue to shine in international rankings, coming 2nd in financial literacy and 6th in creative thinking, according to a study conducted as part of the 's Programme for International Student Assessment.

Dubai’s private schools continue to shine in international rankings, placing second in financial literacy and sixth in creative thinking.