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Sheikh Mohammed swears in new ministers, new oncology centre in Abu Dhabi — Trending

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On today's episode, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, swears in new UAE government ministers before a cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, inaugurates the Fatima bint Mubarak Centre at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. The new centre provides patients with personalised care and has a team of 150 nurses, physicians and radiologists.

In a new study, almost no area of land on Earth has “safe” levels of air pollution. Researchers have found that only 0.001 per cent of the world's population is exposed to concentrations of PM2.5, or fine particulate matter, below the levels of safety recommended by the World Health Organisation.

Lebanon's central bank governor Riad Salameh will face questioning on March 15 by the judge investigating charges against him for alleged embezzlement.

Blaze guts Rohingya camp, UAE Vice President to speak with Emirati astronaut — Trending

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On today's episode, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, will speak to Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi through a live video link-up that will be aired on Nasa TV. Dr Al Neyadi arrived at the International Space Station on Friday, marking the beginning of his milestone six-month mission.

The UK’s Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have received an invitation to his father King Charles's coronation in May but will not yet confirm publicly whether they will attend, a representative for the Duke of Sussex has said.

UN members have reached a historic agreement on the first international treaty to protect the high seas after 15 years of negotiations.

Thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees have been left without shelter after a blaze raced through a crammed refugee camp in southern Bangladesh, a fire department official and the UN have said.

UAE astronaut to dock at space station, UAE has most powerful passport — Trending

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On today's episode, the SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi and his crew mates is due to doc with the International Space Station at 10.17am UAE time after a rocket blast-off that enthralled the Arab world.

The UAE passport jumps more than 30 places from last year and is ranked the most powerful in the world in an annual list compiled by offshore consulting firm Nomad Capitalist.

A passageway, nine metres in length and 2.1 metres wide, has been discovered inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, says Egypt’s tourism minister at an unveiling ceremony held at the Giza plateau. The previously hidden corridor is the latest discovery of the ScanPyramids project, a mission made up of heritage experts from Cairo University and the French Heritage Innovation Preservation Institute.

The US imposes sanctions on 20 Iran-linked shipping vessels and six petroleum companies in the latest measures enacted against Tehran. Among the companies affected is Vietnam-based Golden Lotus Oil Gas and Real Estate Joint Stock Company, which operates a fleet of oil and gas tankers.

UAE astronaut ready for blast-off, Lebanon supermarkets price goods in dollars — Trending

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On today's episode, the prices of imported items on Lebanon's supermarket shelves have been displayed in dollars ― an attempt by the Ministry of Economy on Wednesday to regulate flagrant price manipulation as the Lebanese pound continues to depreciate rapidly.

UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi says he is ready to see to space this morning. The Crew-6 astronauts boarded the spacecraft as the mission prepares for its second launch attempt.

The UN Secretary General meets Iraqi officials in Baghdad to discuss ways to support the nation in its post-conflict recovery and its efforts to adapt to the effects of climate change.

Global search interest in the holiest month of the year for Muslims is starting to gain momentum, with one of the most popular questions being “how long until Ramadan?”

Iran enriches uranium to nearly bomb grade, Bola Tinubu wins Nigerian election — Trending

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On today's episode, the International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has enriched uranium to a little less than the 90 per cent needed to produce an atom bomb.

The Security Council calls for immediate de-escalation and an end to “unilateral actions” after a surge of deadly violence in the occupied West Bank.

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed says Cop28 in the UAE this year will have an enduring impact on the future of climate change.

Nigeria's ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu has been declared the winner of a highly disputed presidential election in Africa's most populous democracy.

Messi crowned Fifa Player of the Year, Elon Musk reclaims world’s richest title — Trending

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On today's episode, Nasa has set a new launch date for the SpaceX rocket carrying Emirati astronaut Dr Sultan Al Neyadi after Monday's blast-off was postponed. The Crew-6 mission from Cape Canaveral to the International Space Station is provisionally scheduled for launch at 9.34am UAE time on Thursday.

The UAE has requested a UN Security Council meeting to discuss the worsening violence in the occupied Palestinian territories. A UN diplomat told The National that the meeting will take place at 3pm in New York on Tuesday and will feature Norwegian diplomat Tor Wennesland, the UN special co-ordinator for the Middle East peace process.

Lionel Messi edges out Paris Saint-Germain teammate Kylian Mbappe to be crowned Fifa Player of the Year 2022 as Argentina scoops all major men's awards after lifting the World Cup last December.

Elon Musk reclaims his place as the world's richest person after a rollercoaster few months that resulted in his wealth plummeting amid a sell-off of technology stocks and numerous controversies.

UAE space mission, Turkish authorities arrest 180 people — Trending

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On today's episode, UAE astronaut Dr Sultan Al Neyadi is part of the Crew-6 flight scheduled to take off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida on a mission to the International Space Station. Nasa and SpaceX have given the green light for the launch to go ahead at 10.45am UAE time, with the Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon capsule systems looking normal and the weather good.
Turkish authorities arrest 180 people amid a continuing inquiry into building collapses during the February 6 earthquake that killed more than 50,000 people. The majority of those arrested are contractors and building managers.
Scores of Israeli settlers go on a violent rampage in the northern part of the occupied West Bank on Sunday evening, setting dozens of cars and homes on fire after two settlers were killed by a Palestinian gunman.
CIA director William Burns says Iran's nuclear programme is advancing at a "worrisome pace" amid reports that the country has further enriched uranium.

Vice President launches UAE freight train operations, Kuwait ‘bread heroes’ — Trending

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On today's episode, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, officially opens the UAE's freight train network during an event held at the main control and maintenance centre in Abu Dhabi’s Al Fayah region.

A Lebanese judge charges Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh, his brother Raja and one of his assistants with money laundering, embezzlement and illicit enrichment.

Kuwait will begin its National Day celebrations on Saturday 25th, with a popular type of bread created by volunteers during the First Gulf War set to make a warm reappearance.

The Institute of International Finance says the nominal value of global debt fell by $4 trillion to below $300 trillion in 2022, helped by stronger growth momentum and an inflation-driven rise in borrowing costs.

Facebook job cuts, US to return 77 stolen antiquities to Yemen — Trending

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On today's episode, inflation in Lebanon continues to rise, hitting an annual rate of about 124% in January, as the country's worst economic and financial crises in decades continue amid a deadlock that has blocked the formation of a new government and the enactment of reforms required to unlock billions in aid.

The US will return 77 looted antiquities to Yemen, with the objects set to be temporarily housed at a museum in Washington in line with an agreement with the war-torn country's government.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is planning another round of job cuts that will affect “thousands” of workers.

According to Google, searches for information related to earthquakes are rising sharply, with inquiries about aftershocks and questions such as “what are tectonic plates?” hitting a record high.

Malcolm X’s family to sue FBI and CIA, UAE astronaut arrives in Florida - Trending

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On today's episode, plans for a new rail network connecting the UAE to Oman takes a major step forward with a $3 billion investment deal.

The second-longest ancient papyrus, or long piece of inscribed ancient paper, discovered in Egypt is unveiled at opening of renovated Egyptian Museum wing.

Emirati astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi arrives at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida before his historic flight to the International Space Station on February 27.

The family of murdered civil rights leader Malcolm X marks the anniversary of his 1965 assassination by announcing plan to sue CIA, FBI, New York Police Department and other agencies for $100 million, accusing them of playing a role in his death.