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The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has begun delivering winter and medical aid to residents of Gaza worth AED 50 million ($13.6 million). The package includes clothing, blankets, food, tents and medicines; the aid is aimed at children, the elderly and families in severe hardship. The delivery is part of Operation Gallant Knight 3, and an air route from Dubai has been launched in parallel.
Aziz KarimovSharjah has temporarily closed all its beaches due to an oil spill from a supertanker in the Persian Gulf. Beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Al Hamriyah and Ras Al Khaimah were closed earlier; the cause of the spill and the vessel have not been named.
Aziz KarimovAnwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, said that diplomacy remains the most effective path to security in the region. The statement came amid reports of a possible resumption of the US military campaign against Iran after the November elections and of a new draft agreement handed to Iran by Qatari mediators.
Otabek YusupovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed met with Mark Carney in Ottawa; the sides signed agreements on cooperation in mining, logistics, energy and investment, and companies from the two countries intend to raise trade to C$21.1 billion ($15 billion). The visit comes against the backdrop of the Cepa concluded in July and the UAE's commitment to invest $50 billion.
Aziz KarimovThe investigation has revealed details of the preparation of the murder of crypto entrepreneur Roman Novak and his wife in Dubai: the perpetrators considered poisoning and staging a death in the ocean before luring the couple to a meeting with an 'investor'. The bodies were found in the desert in November 2025; three suspects have been detained.
Otabek YusupovUAE President Sheikh Mohamed has declared 7 January an annual Zayed the Founder Day in honour of the country's first president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The new holiday has been added to the calendar alongside existing dates associated with the name of the state's founder. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed has declared January 7 as the annual Zayed Founder's Day in honour of the country's first president, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. The new holiday has been added to the calendar alongside existing dates associated with the name of the state's founder.
Otabek YusupovThe Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has announced the construction in Kalba of a clock tower intended for women, next to the existing men's tower opened in 2022. A care complex on the Khor Fakkan road has also been approved, featuring homes for the elderly, rehabilitation centres and a women's protection centre.
Aziz KarimovStudents at Mohammed bin Zayed University for Humanities in Abu Dhabi packed 10,000 winter kits containing 70,000 items of clothing and heating supplies. The drive was organised by the Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Endowment as part of the UAE's winter campaign aimed at one million residents of Gaza.
Aziz KarimovNASA astronaut Sunita Williams, who was stranded on the ISS for 286 days instead of the planned eight, highlighted the UAE's commitment to space exploration at a symposium in Abu Dhabi. Meanwhile, the country launched the first commercial satellite fully assembled on its territory and announced a 1 billion dirham strategy.
Otabek YusupovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, during an official visit to Canada, took part in a dinner hosted by Prime Minister Mark Carney. The sides discussed the development of UAE–Canada relations, deepening the strategic partnership, as well as the economy, investment and advanced technology.
Aziz KarimovUAE President Sheikh Mohamed awarded the crew of flydubai Flight 1073 the First Class Order of Zayed II for their courage during the emergency on 30 September, when the first officer attacked the captain and attempted to steer the aircraft towards Tel Aviv airport.
Aziz KarimovThe International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recorded a decline in the number of surgeries in 2025: liposuction, breast surgery and Botox are losing popularity amid the spread of GLP-1 drugs. Dubai surgeons note a shift in demand toward lifts and removal of excess skin.
Aziz KarimovUAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid called on government institutions, schools, universities and residents of all seven emirates to display the country's flag on 3 November. Flag Day is not a public holiday, but it has become an annual tradition since 2013.
Aziz KarimovOn October 27, 2026, hail and heavy rain fell in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The UAE's National Center of Meteorology warned of winds up to 45 km/h with dust until 9 pm, and Abu Dhabi Police urged drivers to follow variable speed limits. Rain in three regions is forecast until Thursday, but the heat will persist.
Otabek Yusupov43-year-old TV presenter Victoria Lopyreva posted a bikini photo from a balcony in Dubai with a view of the Burj Al Arab hotel and told her followers that she had returned to the UAE with her son. Gazeta.Ru recalls details of her life in the Emirates: a 10-year golden visa, her son's studies at an international school, and living separately from her husband without an official divorce.
Aziz KarimovAn unusual pedestrian walkway is planned to open along the 'gold market' in Dubai's trading district, Dubai Gold District. According to the district's director Rashid Al Hamadi, the facility is designed for residents and tourists and is meant to strengthen Dubai's position as a centre of global gold trade. An exhibition complex has also been announced.
Aziz KarimovAt RTA Dubai's 121st auction, plate CC44 went for 6.72 million dirhams ($1.8 million), the biggest sale of the evening. In total, 60 rare plates brought in 65.7 million dirhams. Dubai's 'prestige' plate market is growing by about 20% a year.
Aziz KarimovSheikh Khaled bin Mohamed has arrived in the Canadian capital, where he will meet Prime Minister Mark Carney to advance the strategic partnership between the UAE and Canada. The delegation includes the ministers of industry, foreign trade and investment, indicating the economic focus of the visit.
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