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Abdullah bin Zayed calls for attracting more volunteers from different backgrounds, cultures and nationalities to reflect the UAE’s diverse community

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Chairman of the

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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
National Centre of Meteorology completes 219 cloud seeding operations in H1 2020

The National Centre of Meteorology, NCM, announced that it has carried out 219 cloud seeding operations across the
National Ambulance launches ‘A Safe Return’ campaign

In line with the gradual return to normal routines and supporting the UAE’s move towards the recovery from COVID-19,
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,
China launches satellite for space environment study

China successfully sent a satellite for space environment study and related technology experiments into the planned
Final slide complete on One Za’abeel’s The Link; record-setting structure is ready for lift

Ithra Dubai’s iconic One Za’abeel development has achieved a major milestone with The Link accomplishing its final

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First scheduled Wizz Air flight lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport

Wizz Air and Abu Dhabi Airports have celebrated the arrival of Wizz Air’s first scheduled Wizz Air Hungary flight to
EPA opens registrations for Emirates Publishers Emergency Fund

The Emirates Publishers Association, EPA, has announced that it has begun accepting applications for the Emirates
Make a Wish Foundation UAE grants wishes of 300 children in H1 2020

"Make a Wish" Foundation UAE has successfully granted the wishes of 300 children suffering from chronic and serious
RTA held 36k remote meetings, handled 122k audio-video calls during Covid-19 crisis: Al Tayer

Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport
DEWA implements comprehensive plan to protect employees and customers of determination during COVID-19

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) organised a video workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Community
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

Adele is 'pouring her heart and soul' into her new record

Adele is "pouring her heart and soul" into her new album. The 32-year-old star - who has Angelo, seven, with ex-
Madhuri’s Saroj Khan no more!

Legendary Bollywood choreographer Saroj Khan, fondly called Masterji meaning teacher by all filmmakers and actors,
'I'm running for president': Hilary Duff jokes about presidency after Kanye West announcement

Hilary Duff has joked she's "running for President" after Kanye West announced his plans to join the 2020 race for the
Ayushmann can’t wait to start shooting!

Ayushmann Khurrana is determined to stay super fit during the coronavirus pandemic and has taken up cycling to clock in
Friends cast to be tested for coronavirus before filming reunion

The cast of 'Friends' will be tested for coronavirus before the reunion special takes place in August. Matt LeBlanc,
Sonam upset with Instagram

Sonam upset with social media site for noT removing death threat posts Perhaps Mark Zuckerberg and his team do not read
Kanye West wants to produce a million Yeezys in Wyoming by 2021

Kanye West is reportedly aiming to produce a million pairs of Yeezys in Wyoming by the start of 2021. A rep for the '
Priyanka Chopra: Learning piano helps 'relieve my anxiety'

Priyanka Chopra is learning piano to help "relieve anxiety". The 'Baywatch' star is currently staying at home with her

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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
UAE to organise first international virtual table tennis tournament

The UAE Table Tennis Association is preparing the launch of the first international virtual table tennis tournament for

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RTA supports ‘Invest in Knowledge’ initiative of Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has joined the ‘Invest in Knowledge’ initiative rolled out by the Mohammed
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
DEWA organises the 8th Future Engineer Summer Camp online

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is organising the 8th Future Engineer Summer Camp online, in collaboration
Pink Caravan brings its medical minivan to Ajman

Pink Caravan, PC, the breast cancer awareness initiative of the UAE-based non-profit Friends of Cancer Patients, FOCP,

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

DMCC welcomes 805 new companies in first half of 2020 and strengthens ties with China and tech

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – Wednesday
Mohamed bin Zayed tours model farms in Abu Dhabi

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

President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan approved the new structure of the UAE Government. His
Ras Al Khaimah restores historic Al Jazirah Al Hamra watchtower

Ras Al Khaimah Department of Antiquities and Museums has completed major restoration work on one of the emirate’s
NCEMA denies false reports about malls closure

The National Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Management Authority denies the false information circulated on social
Dubai Tourism shares industry outlook with stakeholders

The Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, hosted a virtual forum for stakeholders and partners
Dubai Police warns of cybercriminals and scammers

The Dubai Police General HQ has called upon members of the public to remain vigilant when using social media platforms
In the run up to the first Arab probe lift-off to Mars ‘Arab Space Pioneers’ programme launched

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai,

International

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
Higher Committee of Human Fraternity calls for improving living conditions of refugees

The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has called for doubling efforts to improve the living conditions of refugees
Mainland China reports 26 new COVID-19 cases including 22 in Beijing

Mainland China reported on Sunday 26 new confirmed coronavirus cases for June 20, down from 27 a day earlier, driven

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