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NCM expects UAE to be affected by extension of low pressure, surface high pressure over next five days

NCM expects UAE to be affected by extension of low pressure, surface high pressure over next five days

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) - The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expected the country to be affected by an extension...

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

Four scenarios for securing peace in Ukraine

WASHINGTON —  U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a peaceful resolution to Russia’s now three-year war in Ukraine. VOA examined...

Germany issues warning to US

Germany issues warning to US

Annalena Baerbock insists Europe should make it clear to President Trump that failure to back liberal democracies will come at a price...

UAE President, VPs condole King Salman on passing of Princess Alanoud bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz

UAE President, VPs condole King Salman on passing of Princess Alanoud bint Mohammed bin Abdulaziz

ABU DHABI21st February, 2025 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a cable of condolences to the...

Kremlin rejects NATO withdrawal request claim

Kremlin rejects NATO withdrawal request claim

A Romanian official reportedly said that Russia demanded to the US that the bloc removes its troops from Eastern Europe during talks...

UAE assumes presidency of PAM's Women's Parliamentary Forum

UAE assumes presidency of PAM's Women's Parliamentary Forum

ROME, 21st February 2025 (WAM) -- Maryam Majid bin Theneya, Second Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council (FNC), has officially...

EDGE to provide UAE industry with advanced defence production facility

EDGE to provide UAE industry with advanced defence production facility

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) - EDGE, one of the world's leading advanced technology and defence groups, has signed a memorandum...

Macron calls for massive defense plan for EU

Macron calls for massive defense plan for EU

The bloc should reduce its dependence on the US military, the French president has said The EU needs to develop a massive defense...

Rickelton continues all-format rise, joins Kirsten in elite company after CT debut century

Rickelton continues all-format rise, joins Kirsten in elite company after CT debut century

Karachi [Pakistan], February 21 (ANI): Wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton continued his fine resurgence across all formats of the game...

Trump allies believe Zelensky should leave Ukraine immediately media

Trump allies believe Zelensky should leave Ukraine immediately  media

There is widespread opposition to the Ukrainian leader within the White House, according to the New York Post Vladimir Zelensky should...

Rubio explains purpose of Russia-US talks

Rubio explains purpose of Russia-US talks

The meeting in Saudi Arabia aimed to revive diplomacy between nuclear superpowers, according to the US secretary of state The US...

Ajman Chamber hosts innovation events for UAE Innovates 2025

Ajman Chamber hosts innovation events for UAE Innovates 2025

AJMAN, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Ajman Chamber has organised the Innovation Programme and the Innovation Lab as part of the UAE...

US has frozen weapons sales to Ukraine MPs

US has frozen weapons sales to Ukraine  MPs

President Donald Trump earlier accused Kiev of misusing aid and demanded reimbursement The US has halted weapons sales to Ukraine,...

UAE National MMA Championship kicks off tomorrow in Dubai

UAE National MMA Championship kicks off tomorrow in Dubai

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- The second edition of the UAE National MMA Championship kicks off tomorrow at Shabab Al Ahli...

UAE global model in empowering People of Determination: Nahyan bin Mubarak

UAE global model in empowering People of Determination: Nahyan bin Mubarak

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, has attended a...

UAE ranked leading global humanitarian aid provider: Hamdan Al Mazrouei

UAE ranked leading global humanitarian aid provider: Hamdan Al Mazrouei

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Hamdan Musallam Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Red Crescent...

EDGE Group, OSI Maritime Systems to develop national bridge system within UAE

EDGE Group, OSI Maritime Systems to develop national bridge system within UAE

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- EDGE Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with OSI Maritime Solutions (OSI),...

UAE's significant progress in media identity indicators showcases its growing global influence: Abdulla Al Hamed

UAE's significant progress in media identity indicators showcases its growing global influence: Abdulla Al Hamed

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman...

Noatum Maritime partners with ASRY to provide marine services in Bahrain

Noatum Maritime partners with ASRY to provide marine services in Bahrain

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group's Maritime and Shipping Cluster, has formed a joint...

UAE delivers five aid convoys to Gaza

UAE delivers five aid convoys to Gaza

GAZA, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- Five convoys carrying diverse humanitarian aid from the UAE crossed into Gaza this week through...

International Charity Organisation distributes 5,000 food parcels across country

International Charity Organisation distributes 5,000 food parcels across country

AJMAN, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- The International Charity Organisation has begun distributing 5,000 food parcels across the UAE...

UAE President to commence state visit to Italy

UAE President to commence state visit to Italy

ABU DHABI, 21st February, 2025 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will commence a state visit to the...

What Does A U.S.-Russia Reset Mean For China

What Does A U.S.-Russia Reset Mean For China

The quick pace of U.S. diplomacy around ending the war in Ukraine and steps by Washington to normalize relations with Moscow have sparked...

Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol set for rematch in Saudi Arabia

Artur Beterbiev, Dmitry Bivol set for rematch in Saudi Arabia

(Photo credit: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed) Boxing's 'Riyadh Season' continues Saturday night with Artur Beterbiev defending his light...

Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing, innovation

Sharjah, Neuchatel explore collaboration in manufacturing, innovation

Sharjah [UAE], February 21 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah) and the Consulate General of the UAE in Geneva co-hosted...

UAE discusses enhancing parliamentary cooperation with Iran, Tajikistan

UAE discusses enhancing parliamentary cooperation with Iran, Tajikistan

BAKU, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Dr. Tariq Humaid Al Tayer, First Deputy Speaker of the Federal National Council and head of the...

Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy

Gurbaz's sterling form, bowling options give Afghanistan strong hope in Champions Trophy

New Delhi [India], February 20 (ANI): The 'X Factor' of hard-hitting opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, fine run in recent ICC events and a...

Russian central bank responds to talk of sanctions removal

Russian central bank responds to talk of sanctions removal

The US has signaled restrictions could be eased as part of a potential Ukraine peace deal ...

US envoy Kellogg, Zelenskyy talk in Kyiv

US envoy Kellogg, Zelenskyy talk in Kyiv

U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg met in Kyiv Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but there was no immediate word on whether...

Zelenskyy: Strong Ukraine relations with US 'benefit entire world'

Zelenskyy: Strong Ukraine relations with US 'benefit entire world'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that strong Ukraine-U.S. relations benefit the entire world, an apparent attempt...

G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US, Ukraine conflict

G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US, Ukraine conflict

Moscow [Russia], February 20 (ANI): Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Thursday and...

UAE launches digital platform for essential commodity price monitoring

UAE launches digital platform for essential commodity price monitoring

ABU DHABI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE Ministry of Economy has launched a National Digital Platform to track essential commodity...

500 Dirham Note awarded 'Best New Banknote Issue' for 2025 in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region

500 Dirham Note awarded 'Best New Banknote Issue' for 2025 in Europe, Middle East & Africa Region

ABU DHABI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM)-- The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has been awarded the Best New Banknote Issue for...

Reports: PGA, White House officials meet to discuss LIV merger

Reports: PGA, White House officials meet to discuss LIV merger

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK) PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan, Tiger Woods and Adam Scott met...

UAE President attends NAVDEX

UAE President attends NAVDEX

ABU DHABI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) - President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the Naval Defence and Maritime...

Report: PGA, LIV leaders to meet with President Trump on Thursday

Report: PGA, LIV leaders to meet with President Trump on Thursday

(Photo credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK) PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and leaders of LIV Golf are in...

UAE ranks 10th globally in Global Soft Power Index 2025

UAE ranks 10th globally in Global Soft Power Index 2025

DUBAI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- The UAE has secured 10th place globally in the Global Soft Power Index 2025. The UAE's Nation Brand...

Why the Middle East is the perfect setting for Russia-US talks

Why the Middle East is the perfect setting for Russia-US talks

Saudi Arabia has maintained a neutral stance, promoting dialogue based on the pragmatic interests of all participants ...

FAB launches annual outlook report, predicting GCC to outpace global economy in 2025

FAB launches annual outlook report, predicting GCC to outpace global economy in 2025

ABU DHABI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's global bank and one of the world's largest and safest...

Special Olympics UAE, Sakina Platform sign MoU to advance mental health support for People of Determination

Special Olympics UAE, Sakina Platform sign MoU to advance mental health support for People of Determination

ABU DHABI, 20th February, 2025 (WAM) -- Special Olympics UAE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sakina, a mental health...

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Australian central bank cuts interest rates for first time since 2020
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