An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire at a school in Sharjah. Around 600 students and staff were evacuated following the blaze on Tuesday morning, which reportedly erupted in the teachers’ lounge. Civil defence teams quickly brought the flames under control. No one was injured. The cause in not yet known, but authorities have urged schools to carry out periodic maintenance work.
Putin thanks UAE President for Russia-Ukraine mediation efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
UAE President, Australian Deputy PM discuss defence, regional security
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
UAE, IMO discuss Strait of Hormuz shipping security
UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has held talks with International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf.
UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision
The UAE's decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) was a "sovereign strategic choice" and not "driven by political considerations", Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Saturday.
