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Korea Confirms Nuclear Plants Safe After Magnitude 3.1 Earthquake
Seoul: A magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck off the south-western coast of the Republic of Korea on Sunday. The earthquake was detected 21 kilometres west of Haenam County in the south-west of the country at 06:43 local time.
According to Emirates News…
UAE International Investment Council Advances Outward FDI Agenda at Third Board Meeting
Abu dhabi: Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade and Chairman of the UAE International Investment Council (UAEIIC), convened the third board meeting of the Council to review progress on key initiatives and advance the Council’s out…
Austria Calls on Israel to Halt Settlement Expansion, Deems E1 Project a Violation of International Law
Austria: Austria has called on Israel to immediately withdraw its new settlement plans in the West Bank, particularly the E1 project, stressing that settlement expansion violates international law and undermines prospects for a two-state solution.
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Dubai Chambers Engages 71 Investors in Bengaluru to Promote Dubai’s Investment Potential
Dubai: Dubai Chambers recently organised a series of roundtable discussions in Bengaluru, the capital of Karnataka, India, attended by 71 investors.
According to Emirates News Agency, the roundtables aimed to highlight the diverse investment opport…
Kazakhstan Elects First Unicameral Parliament to Strengthen Legislative Powers
Astana: Around 12.6 million voters in Kazakhstan are heading to the polls on Sunday to elect members of the country’s first unicameral parliament, known as the Kurultai, with seven political parties taking part. The election is a significant event fol…
Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi Claims Team Gold in Aachen
Aachen: UAE rising star Mabkhout Owaida Alkirbi celebrated his first victory at Aachen on Saturday, helping his international team claim gold in the Prize of Sparkasse inside the iconic Main Stadium. The 17-year-old and Diabla PS produced their second…
Registration Opens for Seventh Cohort of UAE Artificial Intelligence Program
Abu dhabi: The Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Office has announced the opening of registration for the seventh cohort of the Artificial Intelligence Program, which will run from September 2026 to January 2027. Led by the National Progra…
Mada Media Secures AED1.5 Billion in Contracts in H1 2026
Dubai: Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing, and managing the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector in the emirate of Dubai, has announced a strong performance during the first half of 2026, with the total value of signed cont…
Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on US Imports Following Trade Dispute
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada will impose tariffs on certain US imports in response to new 50 percent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, following the collapse of trade talks between the two neighbouring …
Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to Begin on 3rd December
Abu dhabi: The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will take place from 3rd to 6th December at Yas Marina Circuit, bringing the 2026 Formula 1 World Championship season to a close.
According to Emirates News Agency, Stefano Domenicali, Pre…
BeaconSat to Become Austria’s First Military Satellite for Navigation System Jamming Monitoring
Vienna: Austria will launch its first military satellite, BeaconSat, next February to conduct research in space technology and strengthen the country’s technological capabilities and domestic industries. The Austrian satellite will be carried by a Fal…
Nabil Fahmy Explores Advancing Arab Digital Transformation in AI Era
Cairo: Nabil Fahmy, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, engaged in discussions with leaders of the Arab Federation for Digital Economy about the future of the Arab economy, focusing on the rapid transformations instigated by artificial int…
Korean Container Ship Sets Sail on Historic Arctic Route to Europe
Busan: A Korean container ship set sail for Europe via the Arctic on Saturday in the country’s first commercial voyage of its kind along the route, aimed at testing its commercial viability. The voyage is expected to take around 45 days in total, with…