Day: January 2, 2026

Dubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), inspected the progress of work on the first phase of the seawater desalination plant in the Hassyan complex, which has reached a completion rate of about 90 pe…

Abu dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have issued a fresh call to motorists to maintain total concentration while navigating intersections and traffic signals, cautioning that momentary distractions are a leading cause of severe road accidents. The alert specif…

Seoul: Online shopping sales in the Republic of Korea jumped 6.8 percent from a year earlier to a record high in November, driven by strong demand for food-related services, data showed Friday. The value of online shopping transactions stood at 24.15 …

Beijing: Sales of consumer goods under China’s policy-backed trade-in programme exceeded 2.6 trillion yuan, equivalent to about US$369.9 billion, in 2025, benefiting more than 360 million people, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed on Thursday. …

Abu dhabi: Swiss President Guy Parmelin said the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at an Alpine bar was one of the most serious tragedies Switzerland has known, as authorities continue to investigate its cause. Parmelin said efforts are under way to establis…

Banjul: At least seven people have died and dozens are missing after a boat carrying about 200 migrants sank off the coast of Gambia, authorities said. The tragic incident has raised concerns about the safety of migrant journeys in the region.

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Gaza: The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip continues its medical and humanitarian services as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the health system and reinforcing its capacity to address current humanitarian challenges. The hospital…

Brussels: Belgium recorded its fourth warmest year on record in 2025, with an average temperature of 12.0°C, according to figures released on Thursday by the Royal Meteorological Institute (KMI). The year ranked jointly with 2014 as the fourth warmest…