16 shops were damaged on Friday afternoon in a fire in the Bani Yas area Municipality Souq. Witnesses reported seeing black smoke from a distance of several kilometres as firefighters put out the blaze. No injuries were reported in the fire which witnesses said started in a building where there are some electrical stores. A drone from the air wing was used in the incident to transfer images from the air to the operations room.
UAE, Qatar discuss regional diplomacy and bilateral ties
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held a phone call with Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to discuss relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region.
Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional security with Czech PM in Prague
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has met Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš during a working visit to Prague.
UAE, Serbia expand food security and agriculture partnership
The UAE and Serbia have discussed expanding cooperation in food security, agriculture and sustainable development during an official visit to Belgrade by UAE Climate Change and Environment Minister Dr Amna Al Dahak.
Uzbekistan launches 'Uzbek Reading Challenge' inspired by UAE
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has launched the Uzbek Reading Challenge, an extension of the Arab Reading Challenge that was introduced by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.
