Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin and US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff have concluded their meeting at the Kremlin, the Russian presidential press service said. TASS news agency quoted a statement from the Kremlin, stating that the meeting lasted three hours and was attended by Yury Ushakov, a top aide to Putin, and Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and Special Presidential Envoy for Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions between President Putin and Envoy Witkoff focused on various bilateral issues, with an emphasis on economic cooperation. The presence of Kirill

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, held a meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at Al Marmoom, Dubai. During this meeting, key national matters were discussed with a focus on accelerating the UAE’s development, bolstering its position across various sectors, and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was also attended by H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced a 20 percent increase in nol card top-up transactions through digital channels during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. This reflects ongoing efforts to advance digital transformation in public transport services and enhance customer satisfaction. According to Emirates News Agency, the Authority explained that the improvements included the provision of digital machines for ticket sales and top-ups, public awareness initiatives encouraging the use of digital channels such as the website and mobile payment applications, in addition to raising the minimum top-up amount for nol cards through