US judge temporarily blocks Microsoft acquisition of Activision
A U.S. judge late on Tuesday granted the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) request to temporarily block Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) acquisition of video game maker Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) and set a hearing next week.U.S. District Judge Edward Davila sch
Japan and OPEC to start high-level dialogue after years of stalled talks
Japan and OPEC agreed Tuesday to establish a dialogue between senior officials as Tokyo makes new efforts for energy security.Kei Takagi, Japan's parliamentary vice minister for foreign affairs, met for more than three hours with OPEC Secretary-General Ha
At least 103 wedding guests killed when boat capsizes in northern Nigeria
A boat returning from a wedding capsized in northern Nigeria, killing at least 103 people, including children, officials said Tuesday.Residents and police were still searching for dozens of people who were on the overcrowded boat that capsized early Mond
Former world 100m champion Bowie died from childbirth complications - reports
Former 100 metres world champion Tori Bowie died from complications during childbirth, U.S. media reported.The American, who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Rio Games in 2016 and was crowned world champion a year later, died on May 3 at the age
Europe's city schools, hospitals at risk from extreme heat, EU agency says
Nearly half of schools and hospitals in European cities are located in urban "heat islands", exposing vulnerable populations to health-threatening temperatures as climate change impacts worsen, the European Union's environment agency has said.Around 46% o
Dubai Future Academy empowers 100 government employees
DUBAI, 13th June, 2023 (WAM) – The Dubai Future Academy, an initiative launched by Dubai Future Foundation, will organise a training course to strengthen the capabilities of 100 government employees across various entities. The course aims to educate pa...
Guide To Summer Driving — Hot Summers Equal Challenging Driving Conditions: Here Are A Few Tips & Tricks
Driving during the summer can be challenging. Temperatures are hot and so are the vehicles. Here's a guide to help you drive safely during the UAE summers.
Beyond Burj Khalifa: Exploring Dubai's Captivating Landmarks
Explore the lesser-known wonders of Dubai beyond the iconic Burj Khalifa. Uncover the hidden gems that make Dubai truly extraordinary.
In line with directives of Mohamed bin Zayed Modon Properties reveals Hudayriyat Island masterplan
-In line with the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the follow-up of H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Executive Council, Modon Properties, which spe
Emirates to offer Premium Economy on routes to India from October
Emirates announced today that its highly sought-after Premium Economy offering will be available to customers flying to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru, starting 29 October.Emirates will operate its newly retrofitted flagship A380 aircraft to these two popu
UAE President, Mohammed bin Rashid discuss ways to enhance country’s development, wellbeing of its people
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, their Highne
UAE President receives Sinan Al-Awsi
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received today at Qasr Al-Bahr the Iraqi engineer, Sinan Al-Awsi, who is currently residing in the UAE.Recognizing Al-Awsi's exemplary community initiative of planting and nurturing trees on one o
UAE Climate Tech Calls for Action to Transform, Decarbonize and Future-Proof Economies
COP28 President-Designate Calls for Action to Transform, Decarbonize and Future-Proof Economies at UAE Climate Tech.
Korean President receives Abdullah bin Zayed in Seoul
President Yoon Suk Yeol of the Republic of Korea has received H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in Seoul.Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea was also present.During the meeting, President Yoo
Etihad Credit Insurance, KazakhExport ink MoU to boost trade ties between UAE and Kazakhstan
Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the credit protection company of the UAE government, has signed an MoU with Export Insurance company “KazakhExport” to enhance trade and support sustainable economic growth between the UAE and Kazakhstan.The MoU is in line w