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The UAE has announced a major restructuring of the education system in the country. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said the decisions have been taken after consultation with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Ahmed Belhoul Al…

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Cairo Hosts Int’l Conference on Confronting ‘Emerging Terrorist Organizations’

Egypt’s Interior Ministry, in collaboration with Interpol, is hosting Monday a workshop on confronting emerging terrorist organizations and phenomena in the Middle East and Africa. The workshop is hosted by the Egyptian Police Academy until May 25. The participating countries include Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia,…

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WEF: Youth Unemployment, Inequality and Climate Change Top Challenges Facing MENA

Running the team that manages the WEF’s relations and initiatives with the Middle East and North Africa, Maroun Kairouz has a busy portfolio on his hands. After a two year hiatus, the WEF is holding its first in-person meeting in Davos since the start of the pandemic. “The meeting couldn't…

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Floyd Mayweather requested rule change in the middle of exhibition fight

Mayweather toyed with former sparring partner Don Moore over eight rounds and even requested for the length of the rounds to be extended during the fight

Daily Mirror

Floyd Mayweather responds to commentator mid-fight during latest exhibition

Mayweather held a conversation with the commentary team during his exhibition clash with Don Moore, responding during a round as they praised his psychological warfare

Daily Mirror

Floyd Mayweather details "rollercoaster" fight rescheduling ahead of boxing return

Mayweather is back in the ring on Saturday night against former sparring partner Don Moore in Abu Dhabi, after the exhibition bout was moved from last week at the Burj Al Arab

Daily Mirror

Saudi crown prince signals family unity as succession looms

An unlikely royal joined a Saudi delegation to the UAE this week, and readers of the Kingdom's political landscape are viewing the move as a message of family unity from its de facto ruler after fractious years spent building his power base.

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UAE Tourism Sector Performance Tops Pre-Pandemic Rates

Figures in the United Arab Emirate' tourism sector have topped pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The figures revealed that hotels attracted nearly six million visitors, who spent 25 million hotel nights in the first quarter of 2022, reflecting a growth of 10% compared to the same period in 2019. The average…

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UAE's ADNOC Announces Three New Oil Discoveries

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced Thursday three oil discoveries including one at Bu Hasa, Abu Dhabi’s biggest onshore field, with a crude oil production capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd).

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Prosecutors detail charges against Trump's inaugural chair

Federal prosecutors have further detailed the allegations against the chair of former President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee

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World’s Tallest Building Engulfed as Mideast Sandstorms Hit UAE

The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings. The 828-metre (2,716 ft, 6ins) Burj Khalifa, which towers over Dubai and is usually visible across the busy financial…

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Floyd Mayweather hints that Don Moore fight on Dubai helipad will take place this week

The boxing legend was set to face Moore atop a Dubai hotel last week, but the bout was postponed due to the death of UAE’s president

The Independent UK

Analysis: Condolence calls from elite show UAE ruler's power

The United Arab Emirates' newly appointed president has been receiving condolence visits from the world's leaders for days now in Abu Dhabi

The Independent UK

UAE President Receives More Condolences From World Leaders, Including Erdogan

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday several world leaders, who offered their condolences over the death of late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed accepted the condolences of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,…

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Floyd Mayweather announces rescheduled date for exhibition bout against Don Moore

Mayweather had been due to take on Moore last weekend but the event was cancelled at short notice after the death of UAE President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed

The Independent UK

Turkish president in UAE to pay respects, deepening detente

Turkey’s president is visiting the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler, deepening a rapprochement between the countries after a bitter rivalry in the wake of the 2011 Arab uprisings

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UAE President, Vice President Congratulate King Salman on Being Discharged from Hospital

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated on Tuesday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on his discharge from hospital. In a cable, he wished King Salman long life and continuous health, hoping for further progress, prosperity, security and safety…

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Prince William travels overseas to step in for Queen following sad event

Prince William paid his respects during a meeting with the federation’s new president and ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday

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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in UAE to Offer Condolences over Sheikh Khalifa's Death

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer his condolences over the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In Abu Dhabi, he was received by new President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al…

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Prince William travels to UAE to offer Queen’s condolences after ruler’s death

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died on Friday at the age of 73.

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Top US officials Harris, Blinken in UAE after leader’s death

High-level US delegation greets new leader Mohamed bin Zayed after the death of President Khalifa.

Reuters

Biden sends top-tier team to UAE with eye on frayed ties

President Joe Biden sent a high-powered U.S. delegation to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer condolences after the death of its ruler, in an apparent bid to repair frayed ties with Gulf Arab allies.

The Independent UK

William pictured in UAE offering Queen’s condolences after ruler’s death

Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan died on Friday at the age of 73.

Reuters

Iran's foreign minister plans to visit UAE on Monday - spokesperson

Iran's foreign minister is expected to visit the United Arab Emirates on Monday, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, welcoming the appointment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan as the Gulf state's president last week.

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US Vice President, Officials Heading to UAE to Pay Respects

A high-powered American delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to pay respects to the federation's late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president. The delegation included Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns and…

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