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Dubai halal trade center signs deal to help Korean firms expand into MENA markets
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Dubai halal trade center signs deal to help Korean firms expand into MENA markets

Dubai's HTMC and South Korea's KITA have signed an MoU to help Korean companies enter halal markets across the UAE and wider MENA region

UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Aramco helicopter crash kills 14
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UAE expresses solidarity with Saudi Arabia after Aramco helicopter crash kills 14

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed condolences to victims' families after a Saudi Aramco helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura, killing all 14 passengers on board

UAE condemns Iran's hostile drone attacks on Bahrain, backs Manama
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UAE condemns Iran's hostile drone attacks on Bahrain, backs Manama

The UAE called Iran's drone strikes on Bahrain a flagrant violation of its sovereignty, expressing full solidarity with the Gulf kingdom amid a fragile ceasefire

UAE announces $10 million in emergency aid for Venezuela quake victims
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UAE announces $10 million in emergency aid for Venezuela quake victims

UAE announces $10 million in emergency aid for Venezuela earthquake victims, directed by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed

UAE floating hospital in Egypt performs four surgeries on Gaza patients
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UAE floating hospital in Egypt performs four surgeries on Gaza patients

UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish completed four specialised surgeries for Gaza patients, treating complex fractures and bone injuries

UAE expands visa-on-arrival program to six new nationalities
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UAE expands visa-on-arrival program to six new nationalities

The UAE has added Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya and South Africa to its visa-on-arrival program

UAE adviser Gargash warns against imposing new geopolitical realities on Gulf states
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UAE adviser Gargash warns against imposing new geopolitical realities on Gulf states

UAE presidential adviser Anwar Gargash said aggression cannot impose new geopolitical realities on Gulf states, warning such moves risk sowing future discord

UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of pre-war levels despite Hormuz disruptions, IEA says
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UAE oil exports rebound to 85% of pre-war levels despite Hormuz disruptions, IEA says

UAE oil exports rebounded to 85% of pre-war levels despite Hormuz disruptions, the IEA says, citing pipelines and storage hubs

Rubio promises Gulf allies US will protect their interests in Iran talks
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Rubio promises Gulf allies US will protect their interests in Iran talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured Gulf states Washington would protect their interests in Iran negotiations, as Trump called talks "doing great" and sought $88B for war costs

Rubio vows 'commitment' to UAE security in meeting with Emirati president
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Rubio vows 'commitment' to UAE security in meeting with Emirati president

Rubio pledged US commitment to UAE security in talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed, as Gulf allies watch the US-Iran deal closely

Dubai launches Flexi Rent scheme allowing tenants to pay monthly
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Dubai launches Flexi Rent scheme allowing tenants to pay monthly

Dubai's new Flexi Rent initiative lets tenants choose monthly, quarterly or semiannual payment plans. The DLD has partnered with 12 real estate firms to roll out the scheme

UAE to launch first passenger train this month: statement
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UAE to launch first passenger train this month: statement

UAE will launch its first passenger train this month, with Etihad Rail's Abu Dhabi-Fujairah route starting June 30

UAE Federal Tax Authority expands AI services to automate refunds, simplify compliance
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UAE Federal Tax Authority expands AI services to automate refunds, simplify compliance

The UAE Federal Tax Authority is using AI to automate VAT refunds, accelerate processing and overhaul tax compliance through EmaraTax

Fresh graduates face shrinking entry-level job opportunities in UAE
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Fresh graduates face shrinking entry-level job opportunities in UAE

AI, automation and employer demand for immediate productivity are reducing entry-level jobs in the UAE, making it harder for graduates to land their first role

UAE calls for Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation
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UAE calls for Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation

UAE proposes a Euro-Mediterranean and Gulf AI center to boost cooperation in research, investment and governance

UAE explores AI-driven center to predict humanitarian crises
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UAE explores AI-driven center to predict humanitarian crises

UAE studies a humanitarian aid predictive center using AI to forecast crises early, aiming to shift global relief from response to prevention

Dubai humanitarian hub chief hopes US-Iran deal will lower aid costs
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Dubai humanitarian hub chief hopes US-Iran deal will lower aid costs

Dubai Humanitarian's director says the US-Iran deal could ease the soaring shipping and insurance costs that disrupted Middle East aid deliveries

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