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UAE champions women’s role in peacebuilding at UN Security Council
UAE Ambassador to the UN Mohamed Abushahab has called for early conflict prevention, the inclusion of women in peacebuilding, and stronger compliance with international humanitarian law during a United Nations Security Council debate on Tuesday.
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Over 32,000 arrested for violating UAE residency laws
The UAE arrested over 32,000 people who violated residence laws in the first six months of 2025, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security said on Tuesday.
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UAE official to be honoured with global leadership award
The Middle East Institute (MEI) announced that Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNOC, will receive the 2026 Distinguished Global Leadership Award at the think tank's annual gala next March.
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UAE offers condolences to victims of Bangladeshi Air Force jet crash
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh following the deadly crash of the country's Air Force jet in Dhaka that struck a school and college campus, resulting in heavy casualties.
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Over 152,000 Emiratis now employed in private sector
The number of Emiratis working in the private sector has now crossed 152,000 — employed across more than 29,000 companies as of June 30, the deadline for meeting Emiratisation targets for the first half of 2025.
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