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Sheikh Mohamed and Macron visited Abu Dhabi defense companies and exchanged a framework agreement on defense partnership

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday toured high-tech facilities of Tawazun park in Abu Dhabi, including companies of the Edge group. The sides exchanged a framework agreement on strategic defense partnership, and preliminary agreements in energy, AI and advanced technologies were also signed during the visit.

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Father from Iraq raises $2.9 million for gene therapy for his five-year-old son with a rare muscle disease

Five-year-old Ali Hasan from Iraq was diagnosed in the UAE with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Gene therapy costs 10.6 million dirhams ($2.9 million), and the family can cover only a small part. Father Sabah Hasan appealed for help after an unsuccessful campaign in Iraq, where only about 2% of the amount was raised. According to the father, without prompt treatment the boy may have about a year left to live.

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Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Met with UAE President in Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia's Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman held meetings with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Vice President Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi. The parties discussed the regional situation, the development of cooperation, and coordination on security issues amid tensions in the Middle East.

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Manchester City after the Premier League verdict: fans back the UAE owners, while Prime Minister Burnham faces political problems

After Manchester City were found guilty on 114 financial charges by the Premier League, the club returned to the Etihad, where fans unanimously backed the Abu Dhabi owners. Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces growing scrutiny over his ties to the club and the UAE, including dinners with club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

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