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Dubai plans over 48 fireworks shows to ring in 2026
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Dubai plans over 48 fireworks shows to ring in 2026

Authorities urged the public to follow safety rules and keep clear of fireworks areas

Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE
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Flights cancelled, roads flooded as rare storm soaks UAE

Emirates cancelled 13 flights and delays hit Sharjah airport after overnight storms lashed Dubai

UAE and South Korea explore expanded cooperation in energy, advanced technology
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UAE and South Korea explore expanded cooperation in energy, advanced technology

UAE-South Korea trade hit $22.9B in 2024, with non-oil trade rising 15% to $6.6B.

Dubai airports enter winter with largest-ever combined flight network
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Dubai airports enter winter with largest-ever combined flight network

DXB and DWC enter winter with their biggest combined network, with airlines restoring routes and boosting seats

UAE accelerates institutional and economic reforms through new laws in 2025
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UAE accelerates institutional and economic reforms through new laws in 2025

The updates underline the UAE’s push to build an agile, future-ready government

UAE licenses first internet gaming and sports wagering website
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UAE licenses first internet gaming and sports wagering website

The platform, Play971, states on its website that it is located, licensed and regulated in the UAE

Pakistan’s deputy PM to attend UAE summit on regional peace, economic cooperation
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Pakistan’s deputy PM to attend UAE summit on regional peace, economic cooperation

Dar will meet global leaders to discuss regional stability, sustainable development, and economic partnerships

UAE-EU free trade talks advancing rapidly, UAE state minister says
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UAE-EU free trade talks advancing rapidly, UAE state minister says

EU is the UAE's second-largest trading partner, accounting for 8.3% of UAE's total non-oil trade

UAE, Russia launch inaugural business forum in Dubai
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UAE, Russia launch inaugural business forum in Dubai

Forum gathers top executives, investors, officials and tech firms from both countries

UAE aims to boost LNG exports as global demand outpaces supply, minister says
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UAE aims to boost LNG exports as global demand outpaces supply, minister says

Energy Minister Suhail al-Mazrouei says he agrees with Qatar's energy minister that global demand for natural gas is outstripping investment in production projects

UAE sees strong rise in skilled women and leaders in private sector
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UAE sees strong rise in skilled women and leaders in private sector

Official data shows women now occupy 1.039 million private-sector jobs, including more than 72,000 leadership positions

Dubai SME partners with Google to boost digital capabilities of Emirati businesses
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Dubai SME partners with Google to boost digital capabilities of Emirati businesses

Partnership supports Dubai’s D33 agenda, with costs shared to enhance SME skills and accountability

Pakistan leaders felicitate UAE on National Day
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Pakistan leaders felicitate UAE on National Day

PM Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari highlight Pakistan-UAE partnership

UAE pledges $1 billion to boost Yemen’s energy sector
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UAE pledges $1 billion to boost Yemen’s energy sector

Yemeni PM Salem bin Braik praised UAE support for Yemen’s growth, stability, and development

Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments
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Microsoft boosts UAE footprint with AI, skills and data-center investments

Projects fit into a US$15.2bn drive to expand cloud services, train Emiratis in AI and strengthen digital trust

Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10
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Dubai to host first UAE-Russia Business Forum on December 10

Forum comes as Moscow and Abu Dhabi deepen cooperation across key economic sectors

UAE pledges $1B investment in electricity for Yemen
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UAE pledges $1B investment in electricity for Yemen

Emirati ambassador Mohammed Hamad al-Zaabi said in Aden that the UAE has allocated $1B to build solar, wind and oil-fired power plants

Dubai police hosts workshop to combat drug promotion on social media
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Dubai police hosts workshop to combat drug promotion on social media

Workshop urged regional cooperation to keep social media safe for communication, culture and community wellbeing.

UAE travelers face delays after Ethiopia volcano erupts
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UAE travelers face delays after Ethiopia volcano erupts

Travel experts warn passengers to expect delays and recheck bookings as Ethiopia’s eruption disrupts flights

UAE investors show strong trust in AI to handle their investments: survey
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UAE investors show strong trust in AI to handle their investments: survey

Despite optimism for digital tools, satisfaction with current wealth management platforms remains low