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Dubai: Dubai Police, in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Interior, has arrested an Irish fugitive for his alleged role in an organised gang involved in international crimes in his home country. The arrest is part of ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and pursue internationally wanted i

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Fujairah: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, on Friday. During the meeting, Their Highnesses discussed issues of national interest in light of the UAE’s continued deve

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Beirut: US President Donald Trump and Iran 's foreign minister said Friday that the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce in Lebanon appeared to hold. The truce offered a pause in fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group and could clear one majo

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Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), affirmed that hope, peace, and justice for future generations cannot be preserved through rhetoric alone, but require clear and firm stances against threats to state sovereignty and stability. Speaking at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-P

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Manila: The United States and the Philippines will build a 4,000-acre (1,620-hectare) industrial hub after Manila ‌joined a Washington-led initiative to secure AI and semiconductor supply chains, the US State Department said in a statement. The Philippines becomes the 13th country to join Pax Silic

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London: Oil prices fell on Friday as possible further talks between the US and Iran at the weekend and a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel raised investors ' hopes the war in the Middle East could be nearing an end. Brent crude futures declined by $3.08, or 3.10%, to $96.31 a barrel at 11

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Novak Djokovic is ​still working through the injury problems that ‌forced him ​to miss recent tournaments in Miami and Monte Carlo and said on Friday that he will not feature at next week 's Madrid Open, one of the last stops before ⁠the French Open. "Madrid, unfortunately I won 't be able to compe

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New Delhi: Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has ​defended Jasprit Bumrah after the struggling pace spearhead went a fifth ‌Indian Premier ​League match without a wicket in Thursday 's seven-wicket defeat by Punjab Kings. After winning their opening match of the season for the first time

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His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, stressed that the UAE, with a proactive leadership vision and the directives of its wise leadership, continues to consolidate a unique government model based on integration and team spirit, based on foreseeing the future, tur

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Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group has inaugurated its new medical centre in Mirdif, Dubai, marking it as the first day surgery centre in the emirate to offer urgent care services. Located on Algeria Street in Mirdif, the centre is fully equipped to provide comprehensive healthcare services in lin

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Gold and silver prices witnessed a slight decline on Friday, in light of limited movements in global markets, affected by the fluctuations in the price of the dollar and changes in demand for precious metals. This decline is within a narrow range, reflecting the continued relative stability without

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Las Vegas: The makers of ‌a new film with an AI-generated performance by late actor Val Kilmer defended their work on Thursday and said they believed their approach demonstrated an ethical path to future use of the technology in Hollywood. Brothers Coerte and John Voorhees said they had gained cons

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Dubai Police has taken firm action against motorists who turned recent rainfall into an opportunity for dangerous stunts, impounding several vehicles involved in reckless driving and road disorder across the emirate, a media release said. Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General

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New York: The bond, James Bond, market is heating up. For almost a year, Denis Villeneuve has been on tap to direct the next 007 instalment, the first since Daniel Craig exited the role. Producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman have been lined up since March 2025. The big missing piece: Who 'll play t

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Washington: The House early Friday approved a short-term renewal until April 30 of a controversial surveillance program used by US spy agencies in a post-midnight vote after Republicans revolted and refused President Donald Trump 's push for a longer extension. GOP leaders rushed lawmakers back int