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The NationalEN

UAE Foreign Minister condemns Jordan church attack in call with Safadi

The UAE has condemned a shooting at a church in Jordan that killed seven people and wounded 34 others. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, also expressed the Emirates' solidarity with the kingdom. Sheikh Abdullah had a phone call on Friday with Ayman Safadi, Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign

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The NationalEN

UAE researchers win award for AI tool that helps surgeons during operations

Researchers in Abu Dhabi have won an international award at a robotic surgery conference in Italy for an AI tool designed to assist surgeons during operations. The team at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) in Abu Dhabi won the accolade for developing Janus AI, which will show surgeons footage of similar past procedures. The tec

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The NationalEN

Russia and Ukraine exchange 540 captives after latest UAE mediation

Russia and Ukraine agreed to release 540 captives following a new round of UAE-led mediation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday. Each side agreed to exchange 270 captives, the ministry said. This brings the total number of captives exchanged between the two countries through the Emirates' efforts to 8,537. The ministry thanked both countrie

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The NationalEN

UAE petrol prices expected to rise again in November

Petrol prices in the UAE are expected to rise again in November, as the recovery in Middle East oil supplies does not immediately translate into a return to normality for the energy market, according to analysts. Costs at the pump rose for a third consecutive month in October due to lingering uncertainty around a potential US-Iran truce . At present, Super 9

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The NationalEN

UAE art guide: 15 exhibitions to see, from Indian Ocean history at Louvre Abu Dhabi to Paul Guiragossian

Galleries and institutions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are presenting a diverse programme of exhibitions as the UAE's autumn art season gathers pace. Current highlights include Provisional Sanctuaries at Tashkeel, where Malaysian artist Shamin Sharum explores the overlooked prayer spaces that offer a sense of belonging in the UAE; Bodies that Make, B

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The Jerusalem PostEN

Jared Kushner's alleged secret UAE bank account was exposed by Dutch intelligence hackers - report

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2999,w_4499/727224' alt='Jared Kushner as part of the US Delegation at Lake Lucerne Summit at the Buergenstock resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, Switzerland. (photo credit: Urs Flueeler/Pool via REUTERS)' title='Jared Kushner as part of the US Delega

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The NationalEN

'We had a plan B, C and D': UAE retailers pledge to keep food prices stable amid Iran war disruption

Food industry leaders in the UAE have pledged to keep prices in check and shelves well stocked, as they look to curb the effects of the Iran war . The conflict, which began on February 28, has caused widespread disruption across the region. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz , where commercial ships have been attacked by Iran, has hit supply chain

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The NationalEN

UAE's G42 signs pacts to explore AI infrastructure in Greece

Abu Dhabi-based G42 has signed an initial pact with public and private partners in Greece to explore artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country. The deal was part of the 18 memorandums of understanding, agreements and commercial partnerships valued at €12.75 billion ($14.3 billion) signed between the UAE and Greece during an official visit to the

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The NationalEN

UAE tackles oil spill, Yemen warns of Houthi child recruitment and Oman strengthens UK investment ties

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East , UAE authorities work to contain an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf after reports of a strong fuel smell. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain have been closed temporarily as clean-up operations continue. Yemen’s internationally recognised government warns citizens against attending Houthi-organised gatherings

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G1PT

Quaest: fim da escala 6x1 e Caso Master tiveram maior impacto no voto para presidente no 1º turno

Lula (à esq) e Flávio Bolsonaro (à dir) participaram de sabatinas na TV Globo Divulgação Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quinta-feira (22) aponta que os eleitores consideraram notícias sobre o fim da escala 6 por 1 e o Caso Master como mais importantes para definir o voto para presidente da República no 1º turno. Na votação de 4 de outubro, Flávio Bolsonaro

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G1PT

Quaest: maioria diz que Flávio Bolsonaro tem maior chance de reduzir impostos, e Lula, de manter programas sociais

Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e Lula (PT) em agenda de campanha na última quarta-feira (21) Montagem/g1 Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quinta-feira (22) mostra que, para a maioria dos eleitores entrevistados, Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) é o candidato com maior chance de reduzir impostos, enquanto Lula (PT) tem maior chance de manter programas sociais. O levantamento foi

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The NationalEN

UAE confirms oil spill off coast causing strong fuel smell

UAE authorities are working to tackle an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident early on Friday morning. The spill is the cause of a strong smell that residents of Dubai and the northern emirates have reported in recent days, it said. The ministry did not name the vessel, but in

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The NationalEN

UAE confirms major oil spill off coast causing strong fuel smell

UAE authorities are working to tackle an oil spill from a supertanker in the Arabian Gulf. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment confirmed the incident early on Friday morning. The spill is the cause of a strong smell that residents of Dubai and the northern emirates have reported in recent days, it said. The ministry did not name the vessel, but in

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G1PT

Resumão diário #2200: Flávio avança entre mais jovens, Lula melhora entre quem tem ensino superior, aponta Quaest; Policiais são acusados de obrigar suspeitos de tráfico a vestirem camiseta de Lula em SP e mais

Flávio avança entre mais jovens, Lula melhora entre quem tem ensino superior, aponta Quaest. Policiais são acusados de obrigar suspeitos de tráfico a vestirem camiseta de Lula em SP. Qual o futuro dos concursos públicos? Veja o que propõem Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro. Falhas no PHP levam tribunais no Brasil e Anatel a suspender sistemas. Fim de semana de segundo

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The NationalEN

UAE announces plan to invest €15 billion into Greece

The UAE is to invest a further €15 billion ($16.8 billion) into Greece as part of a joint initiative between the nations The plan was unveiled on the sidelines of an official visit to the European country by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed , Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, on Thursday. It builds on the joint investment initiative, which was launched in May 2022 with a

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The NationalEN

UAE ranks third globally for quality of life satisfaction among the affluent

The UAE has been ranked among the top three nations in which investors are satisfied with the quality of life, prompting them to be confident about their financial future , a study from HSBC has found. About 83 per cent of more than 700 high-net-worth individuals surveyed in the Emirates said they were satisfied, placing the country below only Mexico and Ind

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The NationalEN

Dubai pledges Dh150m to support humanitarian campaigns across UAE

Dubai on Thursday pledged Dh150 million ($40.8 million) to support humanitarian campaigns across the country, including efforts to deliver life-saving health care and offer a lifeline to war-hit civilians in the Gaza Strip . The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives will provide the funds to 11 UAE-based charitable groups to strengthen their cruc

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LHC issues notices to foreign secretary in contempt cases over detention of PTI-linked Pakistanis in UAE

<p>LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday issued notices to Foreign Secretary Asim Iftikhar in two separate contempt petitions over alleged non-compliance with an earlier court order concerning two PTI-affiliated Pakistani citizens detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).</p> <p>On September 14, the LHC had<a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/20311

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The NationalEN

UAE leads $39 billion global digital fraud crackdown with more than 900 arrests

The UAE has led an international digital fraud crackdown in which hundreds of arrests were made and more than $39 billion in illicit funds and assets uncovered. Operation Confrontation Ghost – overseen by the Ministry of Interior – thwarted more than 123.7 million online fraud attempts worldwide, blocked 4,126 bank accounts, shut down 570 social media accoun

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The NationalEN

US pulls staff from Saudi Arabia, UAE's Nusseibeh in UN race, and Middle East oil exports recover

In today's episode of Trending Middle East , the US has ordered non-essential diplomatic staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks on the kingdom. The move follows a strike on Dammam airport late on Wednesday that killed one person and injured eight. UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race to become the n

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G1PT

Quaest no DF, 2º turno: veja intenção de voto para governador por sexo, raça, idade, religião e renda

Eleições 2026: segunda pesquisa Quaest do 2º turno mostra Celina na liderança, com 50% Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra como está a disputa pelo governo do Distrito Federal no segundo turno. O levantamento foi encomendado pela Globo. Esta é a segunda rodada da pesquisa desde a definição dos candidatos que avançaram ao segundo turno, n

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G1PT

Quaest, 2º turno: veja intenção de voto por região, gênero, idade, identificação política, renda, cor e religião

Quaest, 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro, 45%; Lula, 44% Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra que Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) tem 45% das intenções de voto, contra 44% de Lula (PT). Os dois estão em empate técnico, porque a diferença de um ponto está dentro da margem de erro, que é de dois pontos percentuais, para mais ou para menos. Em relação à pes

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The NationalEN

Two UAE scientists recognised in programme to support female researchers

A programme to support women scientists in the Arab world has selected two female researchers in the UAE for grants. The L’Oreal-Unesco For Women in Science Middle East Programme has awarded Dr Marieh Al Handawi, of New York University Abu Dhabi , and Jawaher Al Hammadi, of Khalifa University, for its 2026 iteration. They are among half a dozen female resear

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The Jerusalem PostEN

UAE nominates Lana Nusseibeh to succeed Guterres as UN secretary-general

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_2217,w_3118/742998' alt='UAE Political Affairs Assistant Minister Lana Nusseibeh attends a meeting with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council Member States (GCC) and the US Secretary of State, in Manama on June 25, 2026. (photo credit: Eri

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G1PT

Quaest no DF: 34% avaliam gestão Celina Leão como positiva e 25%, como negativa

Michelle Bolsonaro (PL), Celina Leão (PP) e Bia Kicis (PL) TV Globo/Reprodução Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra como está a avaliação do governo Celina Leão (PP). ➡️ A atual governadora assumiu o cargo em março deste ano – até então, era vice de Ibaneis Rocha (MDB). Ibaneis deixou o governo do DF para disputar o Senado, mas desistiu e

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G1PT

Quaest no DF, 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro, 50%; Lula, 39%

Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e Lula (PT) durante o horário eleitoral gratuito dessa quarta-feira (21) Reprodução Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra como está a disputa presidencial no Distrito Federal para o segundo turno nas eleições de outubro. Esta é a segunda rodada da pesquisa desde que o segundo turno entre Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e Lula f

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G1PT

Quaest no DF, 2º turno: Celina Leão, 50%; Leandro Grass, 35%

Celina Leão (PP) e Leandro Grass (PT), candidatos ao governo do DF no segundo turno Ingrid Ribeiro/TV Globo; Amanda Sales/TV Globo Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra como está a disputa pelo governo do Distrito Federal no segundo turno. O levantamento foi encomendado pela Globo. Esta é a segunda rodada da pesquisa desde a definição dos

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The NationalEN

UAE's Lana Nusseibeh enters race to be next UN secretary general

UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race to become the next UN secretary general. State media agency Wam reported on Wednesday that Ms Nusseibeh would be joining the list of candidates for the role leading the world body. Ms Nusseibeh previously served as the country's representative to the UN, and led its delegation during its recent two-ye

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G1PT

Quaest: 60% dizem que medidas anunciadas pelo governo Lula são eleitoreiras

Quaest, 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro, 45%; Lula, 44% A maioria dos brasileiros que tomaram conhecimento das medidas recentes do governo Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) as vê como iniciativas com motivação eleitoral. Segundo pesquisa Quaest divulgada pela Globo e pelo jornal O Globo, 60% desse grupo afirmam que os anúncios foram feitos principalmente para ajudar

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G1PT

Quaest: 21% apontam crescimento econômico e sair da crise como principal desafio do próximo presidente

Quaest, 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro, 45%; Lula, 44% O crescimento da economia e a saída da crise são a prioridade mais citada pelos brasileiros para quem assumir o Palácio do Planalto em 2027. Segundo pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) encomendada pela Globo e pelo jornal O Globo, 21% dos eleitores afirmam que esse deve ser o principal desafio

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G1PT

Quaest: 39% dos eleitores dizem ser de direita; e 25%, de esquerda

Um homem caminha enquanto pessoas aguardam na fila para votar durante as eleições gerais brasileiras em uma seção eleitoral localizada em uma escola em Vila Estrutural, nos arredores de Brasília, Brasil, em 4 de outubro de 2026 Mateus Bonomi/Reuters Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra que 39% dos eleitores brasileiros dizem ser de direit

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The NationalEN

UAE's new AI platform to slash VAT refund time for tourists to one day

The UAE has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered platform that will reduce the waiting time for VAT refunds for tourists, from nine days to one. VAT refunds lower the cost of shopping for visitors by enabling them to recover a large share of the consumption tax. Abdulaziz Al Mulla, director general of the Federal Tax Authority, said the new platform "

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G1PT

Resumão diário #2198: Flávio e Lula estão em empate técnico, diz pesquisa Quaest; Focos de fogo no AM dispararam após 1º turno; Câmera escondida em banheiro de colégio cívico-militar do PR e mais

Nova pesquisa Quaest, 2º turno: Flávio tem 45%; Lula, 44%; candidatos estão em empate técnico. e cada dez focos de fogo detectados em outubro no Amazonas, oito estão dentro de imóveis rurais privados com Cadastro Ambiental Rural (CAR). É o que mostra uma análise exclusiva do Instituto Nacional de Pesquisas Espaciais (Inpe) a pedido do g1. Fred Bruno passa a

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G1PT

Quaest: 69% dos brasileiros dizem que renda aumentou no último ano

Quaest, 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro, 45%; Lula, 44% A percepção dos brasileiros sobre o próprio poder de compra mudou no mês de outubro, segundo pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) encomendada pela Globo e pelo jornal O Globo. Para 16% dos entrevistados, a renda da família aumentou mais que o custo de vida no último ano. É o maior índice desde m

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The NationalEN

What’s the real technology behind the UAE’s world-class public services?

The UAE’s e-government services are among the world’s best and frequently involve using cutting-edge digital technologies more effectively than the countries that developed them. The culture of public administration plays a central role in helping us understand the country’s proficiency. It also reminds us how acquiring the best technologies is often the eas

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G1PT

Fio do Professor Felipe Nunes: análise da pesquisa Quaest para presidente de 21 de outubro

Felipe Nunes: Esta é a eleição mais acirrada da história do Brasil 🧶Veja o fio: 1. Pesquisa Quaest mostra que a eleição continua muito acirrada. Os dois candidatos continuam tecnicamente empatados. Nas nossas estimativas, com 95% de confiabilidade, a intenção de voto em Flávio está entre 43% e 47%. A de Lula, entre 42% e 46%. Indecisos podem chegar a 4%. Qu

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G1PT

Quaest: Flávio Bolsonaro tem 52% de rejeição, e Lula, 47%

Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) e Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) Reprodução/Divulgação das campanhas Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra que 47% dos eleitores afirmam que não votariam em Lula (PT) de jeito nenhum. O percentual era de 53% na rodada anterior, divulgada em 14 de outubro. Já a rejeição à Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) é de 52%, ante 54% na pes

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G1PT

Quaest: 47% desaprovam governo Lula e 46% aprovam

Quaest: 47% desaprovam governo Lula e 46% aprovam Pesquisa Quaest divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21) mostra que 47% desaprovam e 46% aprovam o governo do presidente Lula, candidato à reeleição pelo PT. Em relação à pesquisa anterior, a desaprovação oscilou um ponto para baixo, de 48% para 47%, e a aprovação variou um ponto para cima, de 45% para 46%. A difere

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G1PT

Quaest, 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro, 45%; Lula, 44%

Pesquisa Quaest do segundo turno, divulgada nesta quarta-feira (21), mostra Flávio Bolsonaro (PL) com 45% das intenções de voto, contra 44% de Lula. A situação é de empate técnico, com 1 ponto de diferença entre os dois candidatos. LEIA TAMBÉM: Quaest: 47% desaprovam governo Lula e 46% aprovam A pesquisa foi encomendada pela Globo e pelo jornal O Globo. Veja

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The NationalEN

WETEX 2026: Powering the UAE's energy future from day one

Thousands of energy industry professionals gathered at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday for the opening day of WETEX 2026, with companies across the UAE's power, construction and technology sectors using the exhibition to set out their responses to surging electricity demand that existing infrastructure was not built to meet. The Water, Energy, Technology

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The NationalEN

Uddish Suri on dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, selection for ADT10 and eyeing a UAE future with his brother

When Uddish Suri takes leave from his mechanical engineering lectures and plays against some of the world’s biggest hitters in cricket’s fastest format, he might be forgiven for being nervous. The 18-year-old all-rounder will be making his franchise cricket bow when he plays in the Abu Dhabi T10 next month. The Dubai-born left-arm wrist-spinner acknowledged

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The NationalEN

UK jets in Saudi Arabia, prices double in Taiz and UAE-France defence deals

Today on Trending Middle East , the UK is sending Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia to help defend its cities and vital infrastructure against Houthi attacks. The aircraft will be used to intercept aerial threats and will not carry out strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. Meanwhile, food and fuel prices have more than doubled in Yemen’s besieged city of

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The NationalEN

UAE is powering along with US technology co-operation, Yousef Al Otaiba says

Despite the US war with Iran and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE is moving ahead with investment and technology plans in America, according to the UAE's ambassador to Washington . In a letter written on Monday to the US-UAE Business Council, Yousef Al Otaiba, who is also a Minister of State, said neither the UAE nor members of th

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