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UAE, China look to revive bilateral economic activity through first Economic and Trade Digital Expo

The UAE Ministry of Economy and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, CCPIT, have announced that

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GWU, Abu Dhabi Municipality provide drinking water to 10,000 outdoor workers

Upon the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, GWU, President of the
600 books, articles added to ‘Read with RTA’ app

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has added about 600 knowledge and educational items to the ‘Read with RTA’
Three startups win contest to ramp up Dubai’s next-gen COVID-19 response

in5 has announced three winners in its competition challenging entrepreneurs and startups to create an innovative
Child Safety Department hosts childcare experts in online summer camp

As ensuring mental and emotional wellbeing of families coping with the myriad stresses of the coronavirus pandemic
UAE continues to deliver food assistance to Yemen's Red Sea Coast

The UAE, through its humanitarian arm, the Emirates Red Crescent, ERC, continues relief efforts in Yemen, by
Dubai Technology Tour to drive UAE-India collaboration in fintech, healthtech

Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has announced that it is organising the

Business

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi takes to the skies with inaugural flight to Egypt

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi today marked the inauguration of its operations with its first flight to Alexandria in Egypt. A
DEWA becomes first utility in the region to use Boston Dynamics’ four-legged Spot Robots in its internal operations

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has started testing the different uses of the four-legged Spot Robots in
Etihad Aviation Group launches Al Watani programme for suppliers

Etihad Aviation Group announced the launch of Al Watani programme, a new local content programme for suppliers who
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to fly 6 routes from Abu Dhabi beginning in October

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced today that it will fly two new
DEWA is first UAE government entity to utilise NVIDIA GPU in AI applications

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) was awarded a certificate of acknowledgement from US-based NVIDIA
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

Idris Elba to produce for Apple TV+

Idris Elba is to produce series and streaming features for Apple TV+. The 'Luther' star's Green Door Pictures company
Ishaan excels in BBC series

From the time Ishaan Khatter starred in Majid Majidi’s Beyond The Cloud in 2017, followed by Karan Johar’s Dhadak in
Dwayne Johnson donates 700,000 water bottles to frontline workers

Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has donated 700,000 bottles of water to frontline workers. The 'Fighting With My Family' star
Nora grows as an actor

Nora Fatehi is quickly moving on from just doing dance numbers to getting talkie parts in the movies. The Moroccan-
Lady Gaga is the face of Valentino's new fragrance

Lady Gaga is set to be the face of Valentino's new Voce Viva fragrance. The 'Stupid Love' hitmaker will front the
Aishwarya-Aaradhya infected; bungalows sealed

When screen legend Amitabh Bachchan and his actor son Abhishek Bachchan tested positive back to back in the antigen
Rohit Shetty's love for cops

The maker of the cop Universe films like Singham, Simmba and Sooryavanshi - Rohit Shetty who is currently awaiting the
Victoria Beckham could 'not be happier' for son Brooklyn Beckham after engagement

Victoria Beckham could "not be happier" for her son Brooklyn Beckham after he announced his engagement. The fashion

Sports

Mabkhout carries UAE’s renewed World Cup hopes: AFC

"Taking part in a World Cup is every player’s dream. All of us in the team dream of pulling on the Emirati jersey there
Dubai Sports Council bring in personal trainer Schillaci for final training session ahead of virtual Pocari Sweat 10K Run

With the PocariSweat 10K Run taking place this Friday, Dubai Sports Council have brought in renowned fitness trainer
Abu Dhabi Sports Council announces resumption of indoor sporting activities from July 1st

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced the resumption of indoor sporting activities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi
President of National Olympic Committee endorses formation of Emirates Sports Arbitration Centre

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the National Olympic Committee, NOC, has endorsed

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Maktoum bin Mohammed issues Decision appointing DFSA Board

H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai International
76% drop in pedestrian fatality in Dubai in 2007-2019: RTA

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and
UAE leaders congratulate President of Sao Tome and Principe on Independence Day

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Evaristo do Espirito
New Ducab solar plant to boost clean energy mix at UAE based industrial unit

Ducab Group, one of the UAE’s largest manufacturing businesses has taken a significant step towards increasing its

Law & Order

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
Dubai Economy fines seven traders for tampering with face mask prices

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection, CCCP, sector in Dubai Economy has imposed fines on seven traders,
Dubai fines 9 merchants for raising prices of face masks

The Commercial Compliance and Consumer Protection, CCCP, division at Dubai Economy has imposed fines on nine merchants,

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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

Emirates Mars Mission announces seven strategic objectives of mission

The Emirates Mars Mission, EMM, has detailed seven strategic objectives of the "Hope Probe," including acquiring human
The ‘Hope Probe’ Team works round-the-clock in Japan to complete the launch mission

As the countdown begins to the launch of the ‘Hope Probe’, scheduled to liftoff at 00:51:27 UAE time on Wednesday, 15th
Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews preparations and protocols at Dubai Airport

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council,
Khalifa bin Zayed issues a new law regulating grazing in Abu Dhabi

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued, in his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, Law No. (
Hope Probe cost among the world's lowest, says Al Gergawi

The cost of the Hope Mars Mission reached US$ 200 million, which is considered among the lowest in the world when
Return of flights to Dubai airports an important step in supporting aviation sector: GDRFA

Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs,
Mohammed bin Rashid amends law on judicial fees in Dubai Courts

In his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid
Dubai College of Tourism provides innovative virtual internships to its students

Dubai College of Tourism, DCT, is adapting to the changing global realities by providing a range of innovative virtual

International

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
New Zealand extends ban on cruise ship arrivals

New Zealand said on Monday it was extending a ban on cruise ships arriving in the country as it looks to safeguard
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 9.1 million, death toll at 472,300

More than 9.1 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 472,300 have died
Brazil passes 50,000 COVID-19 deaths

Deaths related to COVID-19 in Brazil passed the 50,000 mark on Sunday, German press agency, dpa, quoted health
Kuwait announces more than 500 COVID-19 recoveries

Kuwait announced on Thursday the recovery of 514 individuals from COVID-19, bringing the total number of recoveries to

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