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Abdullah bin Zayed meets US Secretary of State

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, on Sunday met with
Mohamed bin Zayed and Merkel review bilateral ties, regional development

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE

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Al Ain Zoo leads efforts to develop Dama gazelle conservation strategy

Al Ain Zoo has participated in developing and publishing the Dama Gazelle Conservation Strategy 2019-2028, following
UAE-Korea Cultural Dialogue kicks-off celebrating 40 years of relations

A special ceremony was organised yesterday, at the Abu Dhabi Zayed University campus, to initiate the UAE-Korea
UAE to participate in World Economic Forum meetings in Davos

The UAE is participating with a top-level delegation in the Fiftieth Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum, to be
4th International Rain Enhancement Forum kicks off in Abu Dhabi

The 4th International Rain Enhancement Forum, IREF, organised by the UAE Research Programme for Rain Enhancement
UAE strongly condemns car bomb attack in Somalia

The UAE has strongly condemned a car bomb attack in the town of Afgoye, Somalia, which resulted in numerous deaths and
Did you know that you brain stays conscious after death?

The brain stays conscious for a few minutes after death, according to new research. Researchers have discovered that

Business

Hub71 launches programme to assist startups with AI tech, cloud services

Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s tech ecosystem today launched the region’s first 'Microsoft Reactor Programme' as it further
UAE stocks gain AED3.8 bn on rising confidence in banking, property blue chips

The UAE stock markets rallied Sunday, driven by banking and property blue chips that kept sentiments high on the week's
RTA completes phase 1 of retrofitting its facilities, services for People of Determination

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has accomplished the initial phase of bringing its premises and facilities
Dubai non-oil foreign trade surges 22% in first nine months of 2019

The Emirate of Dubai's non-oil foreign trade volumes surged to 83 million tonnes in the first nine months of 2019,
Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park phase 3 operational in April

The 800MW third phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park will be operational in April, the Dubai
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

Dwayne Johnson's father Rocky died of a heart attack

Dwayne Johnson's father Rocky died of a heart attack. The 'Fast and Furious' star's father tragically died suddenly
Jennifer Aniston left shaking after win

Jennifer Aniston was "shaking" after her Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards win. The 50-year-old actress' performance in
Anil Kapoor's Malang at Umang

Anil Kapoor is one smart cookie. He was to attend the police show called Umang which is organised every year to raise
Rihanna's mascara was a long time in the making

Rihanna has been working on her Full Frontal mascara from "the very beginning". Priscilla Ono, Global Makeup Artist for
Shabana hospitalised after serious accident

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi who is India’s most profilic actress in international cinema suffered a serious accident
Adele to release new music in 2020

Adele will release new music in 2020. The 31-year-old singer released her last album '25' in 2015 and both her agent,
Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan to give up royal titles

Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have agreed to give up their royal titles and stop receiving public funds as
Deepika keeps date with Davos

Sonam Kapoor recently pulled out of the prestigious World Economic Forum (WEF) 2020. Sonam was invited as the speaker

Sports

Simmons blasts 10 sixes as Windies rout Ireland to level T20 series

Opening batsman Lendl Simmons blasted 10 sixes in an undefeated 91 as West Indies routed Ireland by nine wickets in the
Winter works wonders for Bess as England take charge against South Africa

A little more than a month ago, Dom Bess was in India at a spin bowling camp, having not been picked for England’s
Immobile hits hat-trick as Lazio crush Sampdoria, Napoli woes deepen

Ciro Immobile scored a hat-trick as Lazio thrashed ten-man Sampdoria 5-1 on Saturday to consolidate third place in
Liverpool have not eclipsed Man Utd's greatest teams, says Solskjaer

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not call Liverpool the greatest team in Premier League history

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Qasr Al Watan receives 'Best Favourite Attraction' award

Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi’s newest cultural landmark, was awarded the Pride of Abu Dhabi Award for "Best Favourite
Sheikha Fatima calls for establishing a unified family counselling portal

H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women's Union, President of the Supreme Council for
Consulate of China celebrates Chinese New Year

The Chinese Consulate in Dubai, this evening organised, in collaboration with Hala China by Meraas and Dubai Holding, a
UAE strongly condemns attack on military site in Niger

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack targeting a military site in Niger, which resulted in

Law & Order

No jail time for distracted driver who killed 2 cyclists

A Florida woman who ran her car into a group of bicyclists in 2018, killing two people, will avoid jail time. Nicole
Woman accused of luring slain real estate agent to her death

A woman who had worked as a probation officer is accused of luring a real estate agent to a Minnesota house before the
Dubai Police reports no jewellery store robberies in 2019

No robberies were reported in Dubai-based gold and jewellery stores during 2019, Dubai Police has revealed on Saturday.
Hitler impersonator arrested Germany

A man impersonating Adolf Hitler was arrested by police after trying to get into a brewery in Germany. Harald Zenz was

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Amazing pictures from around the world

Residents look at the errupting Taal Volcano in Tagaytay City, Philippines, January 13, 2020. Thousands of muslims
KUWTK: Kim Kardashian West archives all her clothing

Kim Kardashian West "archives" all her clothing. Photo: Instagram The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star has
Spotted: DIa, Shibani, Farhan, Shweta Bachhan and Navya and Kangana

Dia Mirza Shibani Dandekar, Farhan Akhtar and Nitya Mehra pose for the cameras Shweta and Navya Kangana Ranaut spotted
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 challenges ex-wife and lawyer to a sword fight

A man has asked a judge for permission to have a sword fight with his ex-wife and her lawyer. David Ostrom, from Kansas
Woman believes she's found world's largest crisp

A woman believes she has found the biggest crisp in the world. Janine Ross discovered the snack - which measures 20cm
Green snow falls in Russian city

'Green snow' has fallen on a Russian city, causing locals to believe that space dust has landed. The snowfall occurred
Twins born in different decades

A pair of twins were born just 30 minutes apart - but in different decades. Dawn Gilliam gave birth to daughter Joslyn

Headlines

Dubai Culture concludes successful first edition of Hatta Cultural Nights

Over 37,000 visitors attended the cultural spectacle at Wadi Hatta Park According to a survey, 90% of the visitors were
Mohammed bin Rashid praises Dubai Press Club’s contributions to regional media development

Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
DEWA strengthens role of AI to drive sustainability

The UAE leadership places great importance on protecting the environment and promoting a green economy, and placing
Sharjah aims to entice more Northern European tourists

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, SCTDA, continues to work towards establishing a strong foothold
UAE gold, diamond trade in 2018 totals AED258.4 billion

The value of the UAE’s trade in raw and semi-worked gold and diamonds in 2018 amounted to AED258.4 billion, which
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia visits Wahat Al Karama

Dr. Miro Cerar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia visited this Wednesday Wahat Al
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Algerian Minister of Foreign Affairs

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, received Sabri
Hamdan bin Mohammed attends Dubai Police graduation ceremony

Crown Prince of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended today the graduation

International

China reports first death from mystery pneumonia outbreak

A 61-year-old man has become the first person to die in China from a respiratory illness believed caused by a new virus
Saudi Arabia registers 54% increase in new international companies in 2019

A total of 1,131 new international companies set up operations in Saudi Arabia in 2019, registering a 54 percent
African countries trying out 1st malaria vaccine in babies

A pinch in the leg, a squeal and a trickle of tears. One baby after another in Malawi is getting the first and only
Toyota investing $400 million in flying car company

Japanese car giant Toyota said Thursday it is investing nearly $400 million in a company working on commercialising
Race to save animals on Australia's fire-ravaged 'Galapagos'

On an island famed as Australia's "Galapagos" for its unique and abundant wildlife, rescuers are racing to save rare
Philippines says danger high despite volcano

The threat of the Philippines' Taal volcano unleashing a potentially catastrophic eruption remains high, authorities
Haitham bin Tariq sworn in as new Sultan of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman officially announced the appointment of Sultan Haitham bin Tariq bin Taimour al-Said as the
Foul-smelling flower attracts crowds

A rancid smelling flower has attracted crowds after it started to open up. The 'corpse flower' began blooming last week

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