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Abdullah bin Zayed arrives in Washington to sign UAE-Israel peace accord

Representing President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and at the invitation of US President Donald

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AD: How the Latest New Phones are Stacking Up in 2022

Apple already launched its iPhone 13 Pro, and Samsung will be launching its Galaxy S22 Ultra on February 25th. Both
AD: Your Favorite Disney Characters Are Here On Yas Island, Abu Dhabi!

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero Opens 2 September!
AD: Feel Good Tea Co: soothing worries with an ancient tradition

Between the potentially harmful effects of technology addiction, career anxiety and a growing debt burden, young people
Midday break rule ends today

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, MoHRE, has announced that the midday break rule period, which
MeznSat satellite - a new Emirati achievement in space sector

The UAE is continuing its pioneering achievements in the space sector, as it will soon launch the MeznSat satellite on
Dubai Economy shuts down swimming pool, fines 3 businesses for violating COVID-19 precautionary measures

Dubai Economy, in co-operation with the Dubai Sports Council, has shut down a swimming pool in a sports facility that

Business

Boeing, Etihad Airways and World Energy lift sustainable aviation fuel to the next level on ecoDemonstrator programme

Boeing and Etihad Airways concluded testing on the aerospace company’s 2020 ecoDemonstrator programme with a cross-
Dubai Chamber's webinar addresses practical and legal considerations for businesses during COVID-19

Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with Taylor Wessing LLP (Dubai Branch), recently organised a
DIFC launches new 'Innovation License' to boost creativity, entrepreneurship

Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC, has announced the launch of a new license for startups, entrepreneurs and
Total assets of 18 listed national banks rise to AED3 trillion by end of June

Total assets of the 18 listed national banks rose to around AED3 trillion in H1-2020, up 8.2 percent, compared to the
Etihad Airways expands air-rail partnership with AccesRail in Europe

Etihad Airways has announced the expansion of its partnership with AccesRail, the world’s leading provider of air-rail
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Thursday, August 29, 2019 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 6:30 PM 24k* 186.00 22k*

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Alicia Keys: I struggle with self-worth

Alicia Keys has "deeply struggled" with her "self-worth" over the years. The 'Girl on Fire' hitmaker has admitted she
Ayushmann bends it like Beckham

UNICEF India has roped in youth icon Ayushmann Khurrana, as its celebrity advocate for promoting rights called For
Demi Lovato drops Max Ehrich wedding hints: 'I would love to elope'

Demi Lovato is thinking of eloping with her fiancé Max Ehrich. The 28-year-old singer has been engaged to Max since
The Deepika-SRK pairing

And there is confusion again. While there was a name based confusion recently over which Anushka would star opposite
Fresh Prince mansion opens doors for Airbnb bookings

'Fresh Prince of Bel Air' fans can now stay at the mansion featured in the sitcom. The iconic property is throwing open
“Katrina’s brave decision”

Director Ali Abbas Zafar has had a remarkable journey to the top in Bollywood. He is the youngest director to have two
The Devils are coming

The Ranbir Kapoor and Sandeep Vanga film which was being billed as Devil by a section of the film trade is still in the
Ileana cruises

Ileana D Cruz is excited about her change of image. Ileana was seen in the role of a plain housewife opposite Ajay

Sports

Ronald Koeman appointed Barcelona coach after Quique Setien sacking

Barcelona have appointed Ronald Koeman as the club's new coach on a two-year deal following the dismissal of Quique
FIFA: new dates for teams to reduce delays

FIFA created a new period for international team matches on Tuesday in the middle of the 2021-2022 European soccer
UAE continuing to impress world by hosting major sporting events: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-
Dubai Sports Council announce addition of FootVolley tournament to Beach Sports Week

Dubai Sports Council have announced the addition of the hugely popular beach sport, FootVolley, to their list of events

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Yas Theme Parks recognised for health and safety with ‘Go Safe’ certification

Following the reopening of Yas Theme Parks and attractions, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. World
Swimming pool shut down in Dubai for violating COVID-19 safety protocols

Inspection teams from the Dubai Sports Council and Dubai Economy have shut down a swimming pool in the emirate for
'CulturAll Conversations' focuses on film industry

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, continues its series of virtual panel discussions,

Law & Order

Sharjah EPAA arrests, fines Kalba poachers

Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority, EPAA, recently arrested four people accused of taking protected
Federal Public Prosecution warns public against circulating information on drugs

The UAE Federal Public Prosecution has warned the public against publishing any information for the purposes of
Operation Fox Hunt 2: Dubai Police take down "Hushpuppi" , "Woodberry", ten international cybercriminals

The Dubai Police have recently arrested Raymond Igbalode Abbas, also known as "Hushpuppi" and Olalekan Jacob Ponle aka
Public Prosecution calls on public not to use, deal with display fireworks to ensure public safety, avoid legal accountability

The Public Prosecution has called upon the public to abide by the Law of the land and not to use fireworks in any way

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KUWTK: Kanye West wants to help Caitlyn Jenner integrate into the Kardashian family

Kanye West wants to help Caitlyn Jenner integrate into the Kardashian family again. Photo: Instagram The 'I Love It'
Amazing pictures from around the world

A visitor wearing a protective face mask following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), looks at cherry
Spotted: Daisy Shah, Vidya Balan, Gulshan Devaiah, Disha Patani, and more!

Daisy Shah spotted at her gym. R Madhavan, wife Sarita, Shilpa Shetty and husband Raj Kundra at Shamita Shetty's
Emirati astronaut in space: Hazzaa Al Mansoori

The UAE Astronaut Programme was launched in April 2017 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice

Offbeat

Man can't sleep as he keeps getting pizza deliveries

A man can't sleep as unwanted pizzas keep being delivered to him. Jean Van Landeghem has been receiving takeaway
Five-year-old boy hits hole in one

A five-year-old boy has hit a hole-in-one at a Florida golf course. William Kelly hit the remarkable shot on the 13th
Dog digs up truffle worth $1000

A dog in Australia has dug up a two-pound truffle worth $1000. The animal was sniffing around the Tasmanian Truffles
Library book returned 39 years late

A library book has been returned 39 years late. The book was recently put back in the Dutch library after being checked

Headlines

'Expo Live' assists pandemic-hit innovators

Expo 2020’s global innovation and partnership programme has announced the provision of additional support to innovators
Al Ain Zoo offers specialised care to lizards population

Al Ain Zoo has announced that it offers specialised programmes to protect and care for many species of lizard as part
Aisha Alabbar Art Gallery Presents: ‘Calm within the Chaos’

The eruption of the current pandemic, known as COVID-19, stripped the world from itsfreedom, forcing for many to feel a
MBZUAI launches online courses to empower admitted students

The Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, MBZUAI, the world’s first graduate-level, research-based
Hamdan bin Zayed launches the '25 Years of Preserving Sheikh Zayed’s Environmental Legacy' Book

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Ruler's Representative in the Al Dhafra Region, and Chairman of the
Mohammed bin Rashid reviews working plans, objectives of Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the
Sharjah Airport becomes first carbon neutral airport in GCC

Sharjah Airport has become the first carbon-neutral airport in the GCC and the second in the Middle East to attain
New approved plans to reopen private schools in Abu Dhabi with physical attendance

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Committee for COVID-19 pandemic, in coordination with the Department of

International

Flights resume at Calicut airport after crash

Normal air services to and from Calicut airport in Kerala, disrupted after an Air India Express plane from Dubai crash-
Travellers to Singapore to wear monitoring device during home quarantine

Singapore will make some incoming travellers wear an electronic monitoring device to ensure that they comply with
Indian media highlights Barakah start-up

India’s media outlets this morning extensively reported the commissioning of the UAE’s first nuclear power reactor, the
Saudi King admitted to hospital

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King of Saudi Arabia, has been admitted to
US formally announces its withdrawal from WHO

The United States announced on Tuesday its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, WHO, after receiving
China launches satellite for space environment study

China successfully sent a satellite for space environment study and related technology experiments into the planned
New Zealand to host virtual APEC 2021 summit

New Zealand will use virtual digital platforms to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC, summit next year,
Indians not to travel for Haj this year

Muslims from India will not go to the Holy Land to perform Haj this year, the Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar

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