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UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 for children
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UAE sets minimum social media age at 15 for children

UAE bans social media for under-15s, giving platforms 12 months to disable underage accounts or risk fines and blocking under a new cabinet resolution

Abu Dhabi administers pioneering breast cancer drug Camizestrant in world first
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Abu Dhabi administers pioneering breast cancer drug Camizestrant in world first

Burjeel Cancer Institute gives Camizestrant to a patient with ESR1-mutated advanced breast cancer, marking a global treatment milestone

UAE targets zero Strait of Hormuz dependency with major eastern ports expansion
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UAE targets zero Strait of Hormuz dependency with major eastern ports expansion

UAE plans to expand Fujairah, Khor Fakkan and Dibba ports and build new pipelines and rail links to eliminate Strait of Hormuz dependency entirely

Emirates launches expanded travel insurance covering conflict-related risks and emergency evacuation
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Emirates launches expanded travel insurance covering conflict-related risks and emergency evacuation

Emirates' new Comprehensive Travel Cover includes conflict medical cover up to $25,000, free rebooking, emergency evacuation and hotel support during disruptions

UAE busts drug trafficking plot, arrests 24 suspects
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UAE busts drug trafficking plot, arrests 24 suspects

UAE authorities dismantled a drug trafficking network, arresting 24 suspects across emirates and seizing large quantities of narcotics

Trump hails UAE President as ‘warrior’, says Iran deal bars nuclear weapon
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Trump hails UAE President as ‘warrior’, says Iran deal bars nuclear weapon

Trump confirmed the US-Iran memorandum bars Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, praising UAE's Sheikh Mohamed as a 'warrior' at the G7 summit in France

UAE hosts dialogue on AI's role in anticipatory humanitarian action
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UAE hosts dialogue on AI's role in anticipatory humanitarian action

Abu Dhabi convenes global experts Tuesday to examine how AI and predictive technologies can close the gap between crisis forecasting and early humanitarian response

Dubai Police urges use of licensed domestic workers, issues safety advisory
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Dubai Police urges use of licensed domestic workers, issues safety advisory

Dubai Police has advised residents to hire domestic workers only through licensed agencies and follow key safety steps to protect homes, valuables and family members

UAE launches Step of Hope program to provide prosthetic limbs to Gaza war victims
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UAE launches Step of Hope program to provide prosthetic limbs to Gaza war victims

UAE has launched Step of Hope, a new program to provide prosthetic limbs and rehabilitation support to Palestinians injured in the Gaza war

UAE warns residents of Google Meet scam impersonating ICP officials to steal Emirates ID data
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UAE warns residents of Google Meet scam impersonating ICP officials to steal Emirates ID data

UAE authorities warn of a Google Meet scam where fraudsters impersonate ICP officials to steal Emirates ID data and money

Emaar launches $55 billion Dubai megaproject to house 150,000 residents
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Emaar launches $55 billion Dubai megaproject to house 150,000 residents

Emaar Properties unveiled a $55 billion Dubai megaproject spanning 4.5 million square metres, with views of Burj Khalifa, Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah

Dubai launches authority to help people live longer and healthier
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Dubai launches authority to help people live longer and healthier

Dubai has launched the Dubai Longevity Authority under Sheikh Hamdan to regulate longevity therapies, attract investment and lead global healthcare innovation

UAE condemns Iran's missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
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UAE condemns Iran's missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan

UAE condemned Iran's "terrorist and unprovoked" ballistic missile and drone attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, expressing full solidarity with the three states

UAE foreign minister and US envoy meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security
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UAE foreign minister and US envoy meet in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security

UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed met US Ambassador Mike Waltz in Abu Dhabi to discuss regional security, Iranian attacks and bilateral cooperation

Britain’s Harrow School advances Dubai expansion as construction nears completion
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Britain’s Harrow School advances Dubai expansion as construction nears completion

Harrow International School Dubai, operated by Taaleem, is 85% complete and set to open in September 2026 on Hessa Street with fees starting at AED 80,000 a year

Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours
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Dubai single-entry tourist visas available within 48 working hours

Dubai's GDRFA says single-entry tourist visas for 30 or 60 days are issued within 48 working hours once all required documents are submitted

UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft
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UAE expands satellite network with three new Earth observation spacecraft

Space42's Foresight-3, -4 and -5 are now fully operational, expanding the UAE's synthetic aperture radar constellation to five satellites

Dubai's first-time home buyer program helps over 3,200 residents become homeowners
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Dubai's first-time home buyer program helps over 3,200 residents become homeowners

Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme has helped over 3,200 residents own their first homes since July 2025, with transactions surpassing AED 5 billion

UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031
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UAE launches Naseej textile recycling initiative to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031

UAE's Naseej initiative targets 220,000 tons of annual textile waste, aiming to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2031 and close 11 landfill sites within three years

UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA
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UAE nuclear plant attack 'serious compromise of nuclear safety': IAEA

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi called last month's drone strike on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant unacceptable, warning attacks on nuclear facilities are a 'taboo'