Talks continue between the UN and the GCC in efforts to hammer out an agreement on the situation in Yemen. Secretary General of the GCC His Excellency Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani met with the UN special envoy for Yemen, Ismail Ould Sheikh Ahmed. The UN special envoy has been holding consultations between various parties in the country to try to restore peace and security. This comes as Houthi rebels continue to bomb hospitals in Taiz, wounding at least eight people overnight.
Dubai awards AED 2.5 billion contracts to boost stormwater drainage
Dubai has awarded contracts worth AED 2.5 billion for the next phase of a major upgrade to its stormwater drainage network.
Dubai steps up rapid traffic upgrades across key locations
Dubai has begun rolling out a series of rapid traffic improvements at eight key locations as part of a wider 2026 plan that includes more than 45 upgrades to the road network.
Abu Dhabi launches Tesla's advanced self-driving trials
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UAE refutes accusations by warring party in Sudan
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