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• UAE to change Friday prayer timing from January

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• UNESCO hosts high-level talks on ‘information integrity’ at BRIDGE Summit

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• Fire breaks out at Al Reem Island construction site

  Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have responded to a fire that broke out on Tuesday afternoon at a building under construction on Al Reem Island.

• Sri Lankan Army praises UAE search and rescue team

  The Sri Lankan Army has praised the UAE’s search and rescue team for its speed, precision and ability to operate in challenging conditions as it continues missions in areas hit by floods and landslides.