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OTTAWA — The federal government is defending its plan to start talks on an extradition treaty with the United Arab Emirates as a civil society group issues a warning over the country's human-rights record.

Dubai announced its "National Month" celebrations as it prepares a month-long programme to celebrate the country's heritage, culminating in the UAE's 55th Eid Al Etihad. Running from November 3 to December 2, it brings together government, semi-government and private-sector organisations to celebrate the country's national identity and achievements. Brand Du

When Andree Deissenberg joined Crazy Horse Paris, it was on a rescue mission, and it wasn't an overnight project. Of the 20 years she has now spent with the legendary cabaret, 15 have been devoted to bringing it up to date. “Crazy Horse was a diamond, but it was covered in dust,” says the chief creative and brand officer. Founded in 1951 by French artist and

UAE oil exports surpassed prewar levels “at a certain time” as the Arab world’s second-largest economy continues to work as reliable supplier to the world, despite Hormuz disruptions. “At a certain time, we did better than prior because of our continuous work,” UAE’s Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei told delegates at the Adipec confer

JP Morgan Chase has expanded its private banking offerings in the Middle East with the opening of a dedicated wealth management branch at Dubai International Financial centre . Regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the DIFC branch will enable JP Morgan Private Bank to better serve clients across the UAE and the wider region, it said in a state

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , Adnoc signs an agreement with OpenAI and G42 to become the first energy company to deploy OpenAI’s Frontier technology across its operations. The deal is among four agreements signed between Abu Dhabi entities and OpenAI, including an initiative to make government policies and regulations readable by AI systems. O

As energy systems become more digital, more complex and more interconnected, the value of a partnership is no longer measured solely by the capital invested or the resources produced. Increasingly, it is measured by the ability to solve technical challenges together, deploy innovation at scale and build the expertise needed for long-term energy security. The

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“Worthy Canadian initiative” is a common joke for the world’s most boring headline. But, threatened by the US, Canada is launching initiatives that could be more world-shaping than worthy. The UAE and the EU have become two vertices of the triangle including this northern resource giant. The Canada-EU summit concluded in Montreal, one of the most European ci

November is shaping up to be a busy month for UAE cinemas, with Hollywood blockbusters, Japanese monster movies, Indian productions and Arabic-language releases heading to the big screen. Among the highlights are Godzilla Minus Zero , the sequel to the Oscar-winning Japanese film, and The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping , which explores the origins of H

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The UAE does not want a new round of military confrontation in the region but is prepared for the worst as it seeks a peaceful solution to the Iran war, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, said on Sunday. Speaking at the IISS Manama Dialogue in Bahrain , Dr Gargash said the UAE and other Gulf countries were hoping that mediation

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Health authorities have launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the crucial role played by women in boosting the UAE's blood donation drive – and to encourage more to come forward to offer life-saving support. Abu Dhabi Health Services (Seha) has unveiled the year-long initiative in an effort to highlight the importance of voluntary blood donation to bol

The UAE Ministry of Finance has issued new rules to update fines for e-invoicing to support businesses and reduce duplicate penalties. Structured invoices are issued and exchanged digitally between a supplier and a buyer and reported online to the UAE Federal Tax Authority . The latest amendments – following a cabinet decision – aim to provide businesses wit

UAE Team Emirates-XRG star Tadej Pogacar admits he is just “happy to be alive” as he reflects on the season-ending injuries he suffered at August's Vuelta a Espana. The five-time Tour de France champion was on course to add the race to his palmares – the only Grand Tour he is yet to win – but suffered three fractured vertebrae in a “scary” crash on Stage 8.

The UAE has expressed solidarity with India over a deadly helicopter crash in the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand. Six people, including the pilot, died in the crash, Indian news agency ANI reported. The helicopter was ​flying from Badrinath, a prominent mountain pilgrimage destination ​for Hindus, to ⁠Dehradun city, the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development

Fourteen years after winning the Under-19 World Cup with India, Akshdeep Nath enjoyed his finest moment yet in senior international cricket, albeit while wearing a different shade of blue. The 33-year-old batter marshalled the UAE to one of their finest wins of their recent history in One-Day International cricket. Agonisingly, he was dismissed within touchi

Ten thousand winter aid bags containing a total of 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies for Gaza have arrived in Egypt. The shipment, provided by the Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endowment, arrived in Al Arish on Saturday as part of the Winter Clothing initiative under Operation Gallant Knight 3. The UAE-led humanitarian drive aims to support Pa

The UAE has urged international leaders to attend the UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi in December, calling it a critical turning point in tackling the global crisis. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs held its second diplomatic briefing for ambassadors, deputy chiefs of mission and representatives of international organisations at the Anwar Gargash Diplomatic

UAE petrol prices will decline in November, the first reduction in four months, defying expectations after global oil markets posted a sharp rise in October amid elevated tensions in the Middle East. The cost of Super 98 petrol will drop to Dh4.16 a litre, down 5.5 per cent, while Special 95 decreases by 5.6 per cent to Dh4.04. E-Plus 91 will fall 5.7 per ce

It's a busy month for all things fitness. November 1 marks the start of the 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge , with key events such as Dubai Run, Ride and Yoga, alongside many more free workout events across the emirate. To balance out all that exercise, there are new ways to relax and restore this month, from new spa treatments to full moon yoga. Full Day Reset

CNTXT AI will create several robotics -data facilities in the UAE that the company's co-founder says will give the Emirates a major advantage in the sector. At least one of the centres will begin operating in November, with others to quickly follow, Mohammad Abu Sheikh said. Mr Abu Sheikh said the facilities will play a key role in helping to make the UAE a

In the older neighbourhoods of the UAE, some of the most important spaces were often the narrowest. Winding between homes, connecting courtyards and leading towards markets or mosques, passageways formed an essential part of everyday life. In Arabic, they are known as sikka. Our Arabic word of the week refers to an alleyway, lane or narrow street, particular

The UAE is to become an important source of rocks and soil that could be used to help test vehicles and equipment in conditions similar to the Moon or Mars. Researchers have discovered that parts of the Hajar Mountains have geology suitable to test rovers or drills used in space missions . Kosmas Pavlopoulos, professor of environmental geomorphology at the S

A European satellite that sees beneath the sand could help transform understanding of the Gulf’s desert surfaces. Since launching last year, Biomass has already found old riverbeds and ancient settlements buried under sand and soil around the world. It is one of the space technologies that the head of the European Space Agency will highlight in his first vis

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UAE authorities said on Friday they had contained an oil spill detected off the coast as efforts to secure the damaged oil tanker Gem No. 2 continued. They said they were working to minimise its impact on the country's marine environment and confirmed they have not detected any fresh leakage. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said it was working with

Several UAE government employees and military recruits have been referred to the Military Criminal Court on allegations of forging documents and abusing their positions to help others to evade national service. The Military Attorney General has referred the defendants to military prosecution on charges of abusing official authority, obtaining undeserved exem

Etihad Rail has recorded 120,000 ticket sales in the last 30 days since the official launch of its national passenger rail network, which connects Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah. The figures cover September 30 to October 30, marking the network’s first full month of operations after its official inauguration. Etihad Rail began introductory passenger

Galleries and institutions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are presenting a wide-ranging programme of exhibitions as the UAE's autumn art season gathers pace. Highlights include the second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial, which explores ideas of home and belonging through installations across Al Ain and Abu Dhabi; The Matter of Light at Dom Art Projects in

Government data shows that India’s oil sourcing remains highly concentrated, with just Russia and the UAE accounting for 60% of oil imports

The Central Bank of the UAE fined a foreign bank branch Dh200 million ($54,458,815) for violating anti-money laundering laws. The CBUAE also penalised the chief executive Dh500,000 and the head of compliance and money laundering reporting officer Dh300,000 under the Federal Decree Law Regarding the Central Bank and Organisation of Financial Institutions and

From pop and rock to stand-up comedy, ballet, opera and musicals, the UAE’s live events season is in full swing, with the months ahead offering a packed line-up across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. Mariah Carey will return to Abu Dhabi with her Christmas-time show in December, while Wasla Festival brings regional acts, including Marcel Khalife, Le Trio Joubr

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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai , has written to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman inviting him to this year's UN Water Conference in Abu Dhabi. Waleed Al Khereiji, Saudi Arabia's Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, received the letter from Matar Al Dhaheri, the UAE ambassador to the kingdom, during a meeting in Riyadh, sta

The Child Safety Organisation in Sharjah urged parents to stay involved in their children's online lives and report abuse, warning that fake images can cause lasting psychological harm. Artificial intelligence is making it easier to create fake explicit images of children, raising concerns about their use in bullying, harassment, exploitation and blackmail,

Mohammed Shahansha, student of Madin Academy in Malappuram, wins ₹8-lakh cash prize

Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi’s equestrian journey began over four decades ago. His father owned racehorses, and from a young age Al Muhairi found himself doing flat races, and even winning a few. He then got taller and was no longer suited to it, so he switched to dressage. After taking part in a few dressage shows, he was encouraged by an Irish trainer to giv

<p>Critics cite Lana Nusseibeh’s denial of accusations the UAE is fuelling Sudan war by supporting paramilitary RSF</p><p>Members of the Sudanese diaspora and international human rights monitors have denounced the candidature of an Emirati diplomat for the top job at the UN, citing her denial of accusations that the United Arab Emirates is fuelling the war i

Tehran has stepped up strikes on vessels in Strait of Hormuz in the past month, leading to a trail of pollution

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Smit Machchhar, who survived an axe attack by his copilot, and his crew have been awarded the First Class Order of Zayed II.

Defendants handed ⁠life sentences amid tensions between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi over Sudan's war and the RSF.

UAE residents can expect rain in some parts of the country until Monday, with temperatures reaching 38°C, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. As hail and heavy showers hit several areas this week, the weather centre recorded the highest rainfall at 38mm in Masafi. Heavy rain hit parts of Sharjah, Fujairah, Ajman, Dubai and Al Dhafra, with shower

Apple has accredited the UAE's Coders HQ as an authorised education training centre, a move that is expected to boost the country's app development community. The accreditation will enable Coders HQ members to tap into the iPhone maker's global network of specialised training assets, the UAE Artificial Intelligence Office said in a statement on Thursday. Tho

Awais Ali Shah said he hoped he had made his father proud after bowling the UAE to a rare One-Day International victory. The left-arm spinner took 5-33 as the national team beat Oman by four wickets at the ICC Academy in Dubai. It was just their ninth win in 34 matches in Cricket World Cup League Two. So poor have they been, the UAE are guaranteed to finish

The centres of global influence have always evolved alongside the technologies that connect nations. For much of the previous century, capitals, energy hubs and trade routes shaped international relationships. Today, laboratories and boardrooms in Silicon Valley are developing technologies that governments around the world are preparing to adopt, govern and

The Emirates Drug Establishment and Dubai Health Authority have recalled a batch of Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water after finding undisclosed alcoholic substances in the product. The product, also known as Children’s Sleep Gripe Water, is marketed as a dietary supplement to help relieve colic and gas and promote sleep in babies. The packaging

Authorities across the UAE are stepping up efforts to contain an oil spill from a supertanker off the coast of Umm Al Quwain to limit the environmental impact and protect precious marine life. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident last Friday, stating it was the cause of a strong fuel smell reported in a number of emirates. Th

Oracle is opening new data centres in the UAE and Saudi Arabia to keep up with rising adoption of artificial intelligence , a senior executive has told The National . The technology company, which has cloud regions in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, had already announced plans to open one in the kingdom’s Neom megaproje

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The youth’s father Lalan Paswan said that his son was incarcerated for leaving his job without informing the company and was also trapped after paying an agent to return home

In a time of great uncertainty, the UAE continues to attract the world’s most sophisticated capital. A recent deal involving Apollo Global Management is a testament to the strength of the country’s fundamentals and the wisdom in building long-term strategic relationships. Apollo, an American asset management firm, announced on Monday that it was investing mo

Old passports, faded photographs, travel permits and vintage televisions fill the rooms of Shaukat Ali Rana's Dubai home, offering a glimpse of life in the UAE before the country's rapid transformation. When Shaukat Rana arrived in what is now the UAE as a young boy in 1968, Dubai was very different. Roads were scarce, travel between emirates required permit

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Tuesday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed as Cairo intensified diplomatic contacts aimed at containing regional tensions and preventing further escalation. Abdelatty discussed regional developments with Prince Faisal, fo

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The UAE on Wednesday called for dialogue in the face of “delicate circumstances” facing the region. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a plea to “exercise wisdom and pursue political solutions”, as Middle East countries try to prevent the regional war from restarting. It said dialogue was needed to address “ongoing crises” and called on the region to “in

The Emirates Red Crescent is delivering Dh50 million ($13.6 million) worth of winter and medical aid to Palestinians in Gaza as temperatures drop across the Middle East. The relief effort includes clothes, blankets, food, tents, medicine and other essential supplies. It is focused on the most vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly and families fa