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May 19, 2026
Dubai [UAE], May 19: The 'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' initiative, one of the world's largest programmes for university innovation and entrepreneurship, is advancing three university ventures from Switzerland, the United States, and Egypt into pilot deployment and commercial expansion in the UAE.
Bahrain's Council of Representatives, Shura Council condemn targeting of Barakah Plant, affirm solidarity with UAE
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting incident at San Diego mosque, US
Qatari, Pakistani Prime Ministers discuss latest developments in region
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemns drone attack on UAE's Barakah Nuclear Plant site
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 18: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expressed the Kingdom's condemnation in the strongest terms of...
Belgium Foreign Minister condemns targeting of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant perimeter, reaffirms full solidarity with UAE
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Saudi Arabia announces interception, destruction of three drones from Iraq
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UAE condemns drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 18: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the drone attacks targeting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, carried...
UAE consolidates global leadership in innovative treatments, healthcare advancement
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Hamas military chief killed in Gaza
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Tel Aviv [Israel], May 17: The Israeli military and the domestic intelligence agency Shin Bet have confirmed the death of Hamas's military chief in the Gaza Strip.
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