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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has received the President of the European Council, António Costa, who is visiting the country as part of a regional tour.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) retained its title as the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic in 2025, handling 95.2 million travellers.

The UAE has announced gradual return to in-person learning for some nurseries starting this week, with a decision on learning modules for schools and higher education institutions to be issued on Wednesday via Ministry of Education's official channels.

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

Umm Al Quwain has approved 241 residential plots for eligible citizens as part of a government initiative aimed at enhancing the quality of life for UAE nationals.

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan have landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health, and veterans' affairs.

Britney Spears has voluntarily checked into rehab following her March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a representative for Spears confirmed to Reuters on Monday.

Indian singer Asha Bhosle, known for her versatile repertoire and high-energy music in countless Bollywood movies, has died at the age of 92 in Mumbai, drawing widespread tributes.

Paddington Bear was the big winner at the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday, with a stage adaptation of the beloved children's books picking up seven prizes at Britain's top theatre honours.

Thousands of Michael Jackson fans, many in military jackets or aviator sunglasses inspired by the pop icon's many famous looks, gathered in Berlin on Friday night for the international premiere of the biopic "Michael" starring the singer's nephew.

A charity co-founded by Prince Harry in honour of his late mother Princess Diana, which he quit following a high-profile dispute, is suing the British royal for libel at the High Court in London, a court record showed on Friday.

Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington on Tuesday as Israel pressed its war on Hezbollah, a diplomatic milestone overshadowed by conflicting agendas with Israel ruling out discussion of a ceasefire and demanding Beirut disarm the group.

Negotiating teams from the US and Iran could return to Islamabad this week to resume talks to end the war, sources told Reuters on Tuesday, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports.

Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday her government had suspended a defence cooperation deal with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East continue.

A third Iran-linked tanker was entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday on the first full day of the US blockade on vessels calling at Iranian ports, shipping data showed.

A teenager opened fire at a high school in Turkey's southeastern province of Sanliurfa on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, including students and teachers, before taking his own life, Governor Hasan Sildak said.

Dubai Properties, a member of Dubai Holding Real Estate, has awarded contracts worth nearly AED 1.1 billion to Metac General Contracting Co. LLC for the construction of 850 townhouses at Villanova in Dubailand.

Parkin has entered into a multi-year agreement with real estate developer Binghatti Holding, where it will operate approximately 1,200 spaces across selected Binghatti developments.

The UAE's Minister of Economy and Tourism, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, has met with a high-level delegation from Uzbekistan to explore ways to strengthen economic and investment ties.

Dubai Chambers has held talks with a major Chinese trade body in Shanghai aimed at strengthening economic ties and increasing trade and investment between the two markets.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach Varun Aaron lauded debutant bowlers Sakib Hussain and Praful Hinge for their standout performances against Rajasthan Royals, saying he knew they had an X-factor that sets them apart.

Jack Draper vowed to work his way out of his injury woes after being forced to retire with a right leg problem midway through his first-round match against Tomas Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open on Monday.

Dave McGinnis, who spent 30 years as an NFL head and assistant coach, has died on Monday due to a prolonged illness, the Tennessee Titans announced.

Title holders Al-Ahli squeezed into the last eight of the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday when Riyad Mahrez's 117th minute free kick secured a 1-0 win over Qatar's Al-Duhail as four-times winners Al-Hilal exited on penalties against Al-Sadd.

Season 5 of the biggest cricket league in the Gulf region – DP World International League T20 will begin on Sunday, November 22, 2026.