Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid renamed his charity foundation and issued a new decree defining its expanded scope and regulatory framework/Instagram In a significant legal update, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree renaming the well-established charity foundation previously […]
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, QIB chairman and Qatari royal, led a £4.79bn debt-free bid for Manchester United/Image: QIB Two years after Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani attempted a full buyout of Manchester United, new contractual developments have sparked fresh speculation. But despite the opening, the Qatari royal and his Nine Two Foundation […]
UAE dispatched a specialized firefighting team to help Albania/Image: File In response to the unprecedented wildfire crisis devastating large parts of Albania in August 2025, the United Arab Emirates has deployed a specialized firefighting team to support local crews in combating the blazes. Arriving on August 11, 2025, the UAE team brought qualified personnel, helicopters, […]
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and President Putin discussed expanding cooperation across economy, trade, energy, and regional peace initiatives/ Image: WAM In a high-level official visit underscoring five decades of bilateral cooperation, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held comprehensive talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin, covering a wide range […]
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed discussed strategies to advance the UAE’s national development and future goals during their meeting/ Image: WAM As part of ongoing leadership engagements in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum held two key meetings, first with local dignitaries, investors, and senior officials at Union […]
The new National Anti-Narcotics Authority has been established to replace the existing General Department of Anti-Narcotics in the Ministry of Interior In a landmark move to reinforce its national drug control strategy, the UAE has established a new federal body, the National Anti-Narcotics Authority, through a decree-law issued by President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al […]
Etihad Rail is a 1,200km national railway project that began in 2016 and is being developed in phases at a cost of Dh40 billion/ Image: X In a significant step toward reshaping the UAE’s transportation landscape, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, travelled aboard a […]
Sheikh Hamdan was appointed UAE Defence Minister on July 14, 2024, and took the oath of office four days later/ Image: Instagram Sheikh Mohammed marked Sheikh Hamdan’s first year as Defence Minister with a heartfelt Nabati poem. The tribute reflects deep mentorship and trust built over two decades. Sheikh Hamdan’s tenure is defined by defence […]
Bangladesh Army personnel patrol a street after clashes in Gopalganj on Wednesday DHAKA: Four people were killed in a clash between supporters of deposed PM Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League and security personnel in Bangladesh’s Gopalganj Wednesday, prompting the interim govt in Dhaka to impose a curfew in the city – the birthplace Hasina’s father, Bangabandhu […]
Sheikh Mohammed celebrates his 76th birthday today / Image: File TL;DR: Sheikh Mohammed prefers simple, personal birthday celebrations. He spends time with family and connects with everyday life. His birthdays highlight kindness, community, and Emirati values. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]
