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ABU DHABI, 19th April, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack targeting the French contingent within the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of a soldier and injuries to three members of the international force. The UAE emphasised that targeting peacekeeping missions is in contravention of the principles of international law and UN Security Council Resolution 1701. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed the UAE’s solidarity with the countries participating in the UNIFIL mission, and conveyed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the family of…

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Yvette Cooper, UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. During the meeting, they discussed overall developments in the region, as well as the unprovoked and terrorist Iranian missile attacks that targeted the United Arab Emirates and a number of brotherly and friendly countries, and their serious repercussions on regional and international security and stability, the safety of international navigation, energy supplies, and the global economy. Yvette Cooper reaffirmed her country’s solidarity with the UAE…

A 13-year-old Emirati boy drowned in Ras Al Khaimah while attempting to save his younger sister and two cousins from strong sea currents. His father told Khaleej Times that the incident occurred around 5pm on Tuesday, April 14, when the boy, identified as Mohammed Ahmed bin Amer Al Shehhi, visited the beach with his extended family, including several young children. According to the father, the children had been playing near the shore when sudden waves and strong currents pulled some of them further into the sea. Mohammed, the eldest among the kids, had earlier moved away from the water after…

For the past few weeks, conversations around dining tables and gatherings have taken a different shape. Where is the world heading? When was the last time someone heard an alert? For Dr Azra Khamissa, the conversation was more hopeful, and she chose to take it further through her art. In a moment shared with friends, the word ghafla came up, a state of unawareness, of overlooking what truly matters. It became a reminder that in times of uncertainty, there is still something to hold on to, the blessings around us. The idea stayed with her. UAE-based henna artist Dr Azra…

MADINAT ZAYED, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a number of citizens and officials in Al Dhafra Region at Madinat Zayed Majlis, as part of his keenness to follow up on their conditions and review the level of services provided across the region’s cities. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed conveyed the greetings of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, affirming the leadership’s continued commitment to developing the region and enhancing it, and its dedication to providing the foundations of a decent life for citizens,…

Like any other weekend afternoon, diners at a Dubai restaurant on Saturday, April 18, were browsing menus, enjoying the view and placing orders—until the emirate’s ruler himself, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, casually walked in. As Sheikh Mohammed, who also serves as UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, entered the place, guests soon noticed his presence and quickly raised their mobile phones to take selfies to mark the occasion. Guests and the eatery’s staff clapped to welcome the Dubai Ruler and thank him for this special visit. They stood up while Sheikh Mohammed, who was accompanied by a few…

Why do we go to a restaurant? Perhaps to enjoy good food. But then, can we not cook good food at home? Perhaps it’s for consistency. Consistency of what — taste, quality, experience? Or maybe to seek a change. A change in what, exactly? Perhaps for a shift in ambience, the subtle difference in flavour, the pleasure of variety. Yet, one might still wonder, can we not create that same variety within the comfort of our own home? Perhaps we step out for something less tangible — a few unguarded moments to look at one another and smile, instead of…

ABU DHABI, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Cyber Security Council (CSC) has warned that around 25 percent of publicly accessible files contain sensitive personal data, urging users to adopt secure practices when sharing files online. In its weekly message under the “Cyber Pulse” awareness campaign, the Council highlighted the importance of safe digital behaviour to reduce exposure to cyber risks and threats. The CSC stressed that encryption and secure account management are essential cybersecurity practices, noting that protecting files transmitted عبر the internet helps prevent unauthorised access and supports a safer digital environment. It also emphasised the need to…

WASHINGTON, 18th April, 2026 (WAM) — The Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), chaired by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of the Group, and with the participation of Sulaiman bin Rashid Al Jabrin, Executive Secretary, took part in the Ministerial Meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), held on the sidelines of the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C. According to the FATF Ministerial Statement, ministers stressed the importance of the full and swift implementation of international standards, enhancing international cooperation, and accelerating preventive measures, detection,…

Temperatures in the UAE are will slightly increase on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with highs of 33ºC expected in Dubai and the Capital, Abu Dhabi, as per the National Centrl of Meteorology (NCM). The mercury may rise to reach 38ºC in Gasyoura. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Saturday, April 18, was 36.7°C and it was in Al Ain’s Um Azimul at 15:30pm UAE Local time. On Sunday, skies in general will be fair to partly cloudy. There will be light to moderate southeasterly to northeasterly winds, with a speed of between 10 and 20kmph, reaching 30 kmph.…