Baghdad: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani confirmed Saturday that the government held talks to reactivate the Iraqi-Syrian export line. The PM said in a speech during the Baghdad International Energy Forum that: “We held talks weeks ago to reactivate the Iraqi-Syrian export line, to be an option for the diversity of Iraqi export ports, while providing flexibility in crude oil transport capabilities, and we have already started to extend a pipe (Basra-Haditha) with a length of (685) KM, which is located in this direction.” According to Emirates News Agency, Al-Sudani emphasized that Iraqi oil will continue to supply global

Abu dhabi: H.H. Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2025) at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. explored the latest technologies and innovations, including the use of AI applications in hunting and equestrianism. He also commended the event’s role in preserving the UAE’s heritage, promoting Emirati traditions for future generations, and further establishing the event as a global platform that embraces innovation and progress.

Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited the 22nd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), held under the theme ‘The Legacy Lives On’ at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). According to Emirates News Agency, during His Highness’ tour of the exhibition, organised by ADNEC Group in collaboration with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, he was briefed on national pavilions showcasing authentic Emirati cultural heritage and exhibits featuring innovative solutions that blend tradition with modernity. His Highness also visited several international stands, where he was introduced to cutting-edge

Dubai: The Dubai Police’s 901 Call Centre, dedicated to non-emergency situations and customer inquiries, managed a substantial volume of 542,686 communications, encompassing phone calls, emails, and instant messaging during the first half of 2025. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdullah Ibrahim, Director of the Customer Happiness Centre at the General Department of Administrative Affairs, highlighted that the 901 Call Centre received 393,000 phone calls from customers across Dubai, handled 96,610 emails, and managed 53,076 instant messages via chat applications. Abdullah Ibrahim stated that the 901 Call Centre is dedicated to fulfilling the Dubai Police leadership’s vision of enhancing community happiness

Abu dhabi: The General Command of Dubai Civil Defense celebrated the graduation of 100 personnel from its Fundamental Firefighting Course No. 45, at a ceremony held at the Dubai Civil Defense Academy. The event marked a significant milestone in the development of Dubai’s firefighting capabilities. According to Emirates News Agency, the ceremony was attended by Major General Jamal bin Aded Al Muhairi, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Civil Defense. He emphasized the ongoing commitment of Dubai Civil Defense to the continuous training and qualification of its personnel. This effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance professional capabilities, develop national

Gaza city: Over 10,000 tonnes of UAE aid have successfully entered the Gaza Strip as part of a significant humanitarian effort. Five convoys, carrying various forms of Emirati humanitarian aid, crossed into the region via the Rafah Border Crossing in Egypt. This initiative falls under the ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ mission, aimed at supporting the Palestinian people in their current challenging circumstances. According to Emirates News Agency, the convoys included 100 trucks transporting more than 2,376 tonnes of aid, comprising food, medical supplies, and shelter materials. The cumulative aid delivered through the Rafah crossing has now surpassed 10,000 tonnes. The

Abu dhabi: At least 68 Palestinians were killed and 362 others injured in the Gaza Strip over the last 24 hours due to the ongoing Israeli airstrikes, medical sources reported. According to Emirates News Agency, local health authorities confirmed through Palestinian News and Information Agency (WAFA) that the Palestinian death toll from the Israeli onslaught since 7 October 2023 has risen to 64,368, with an additional 162,367 people injured. The majority of the victims are women and children. The sources also reported the deaths of six Palestinians, including a child, over the past 24 hours due to starvation and malnutrition

Abu dhabi: The International Astronomical Centre announced that it will broadcast the total lunar eclipse live using a telescope from Al-Khattm Astronomical Observatory, with the livestream expected to run four hours on Sunday from 7:30pm to 11:50pm. Engineer Mohammed Shawkat Odah, Director of the International Astronomical Centre, highlighted that this phenomenon can be observed in varying degrees across the Arab world. He explained that the Moon will rise in the eastern part of the region before the start of the eclipse, while it will appear above the horizon in the central Arab world during its early stages, and it will