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Estimates suggest that as many as 9.2 million people worldwide may be living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

Syria and the World Bank have agreed to set up a multi-donor trust fund for the country's recovery and reconstruction, the two sides announced in a joint statement on Sunday.

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said on Sunday that stability in the Middle East must come from within the region itself, not from external powers, renewing calls for a security dialogue with Gulf states.

Arsenal left it late before snatching a late Premier League victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, courtesy of a deflected Noni Madueke strike.

US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended a recent decision to waive sanctions on Russian diesel, as relations between Washington and Ukraine soured further.

Five people were killed in a police raid on “highly dangerous criminal elements” in Egypt in which more than 250kg of drugs were seized, authorities said.

Five UAE aid convoys carrying 789 tonnes of food and shelter supplies have entered Gaza this week, continuing the country's relief efforts for Palestinians.

Egypt's Al Azhar has called for the “urgent” formation of a mediation committee with representatives from Arab and Islamic countries to help end conflicts across the region.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with regional foreign ministers on Sunday regarding security and stability.

President Sheikh Mohamed spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday, with both leaders pledging to deepen bilateral ties across vital sectors, with a particular focus on strengthening economic and investment ties.

Worshippers gathered at mosques across the UAE on Friday to perform Salaat Al Istisqaa, the Islamic prayer for rain.

Iraq is expecting to begin transporting crude oil via a route to be provided by Syria starting in mid-October, a development that is expected to boost its energy exports that have been hampered by flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz amid the war in Iran.

French lender Natixis Corporate and Investment Banking expects double-digit growth in its Middle East and Asia business this year and next, despite the uncertainty driven by the Iran war and contracting economies.

Binance, the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users, today announced the launch of bStocks for eligible users in the UAE, marking another milestone in the company’s vision of b…

In the era of smartphones and social media, in which many simply order groceries through a delivery app, the disconnect between humans and farms has never felt so pronounced.

Access to mental health support will probably continue to improve following legal amendments to decriminalise attempted suicide, experts have said.

The New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) community is mourning the loss of Dr Xiangyu Wang, who tragically died in a car accident in Abu Dhabi at the end of September.

Police in Abu Dhabi have shared a video to emphasise the risks involved in reversing on busy roads.

The European Parliament has urged the bloc's executive arm, the European Commission, to increase the monitoring of financial flows to the Muslim Brotherhood on the continent.

Galleries and institutions across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah are presenting a diverse programme of exhibitions as the UAE's autumn art season gathers pace.

Building a new city or regional rail line is expensive, but that has not put a halt to developments in the Gulf.

The UAE's real gross domestic product grew 0.4 per cent annually to Dh961.9 billion ($262 billion) in the first half of 2026, driven by non-oil business activity, despite the impact of the Iran war.

Following weeks of rumours, global luxury fashion group Kering has confirmed that creative director Anthony Vaccarello has exited Saint Laurent.

I recently came across an article published by the Data Visualisation Society's Nightingale magazine that captures a niche but wonderful corner of a largely bygone era of stamps, graphic design, and data visualisation as political communications.

Dubai Miracle Garden has reopened for its 15th season, welcoming visitors back with more than 200 million flowers and a new programme of weekly themed events.

Cinema cannot save the environment, but it can change the way we see it.

Breast cancer survivors in the UAE have delivered a message of hope to others as crucial screening drives are expanded to help save lives and transform "awareness into action".

The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navanethem “Navi” Pillay for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

Three Saudi citizens were killed in two attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Friday.

Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has called for greater investment in artificial intelligence and advanced technology to strengthen the country's security forces.

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland said he is considering his future with the world's lead MMA promotion over pay, citing the amount of stars like Conor McGregor earn.

The UK’s ruling Labour party saw off the challenge from Green Party leader Zack Polanski in a by-election caused by former prime minister Keir Starmer's resignation as an MP.

You might not be jetting off with the family for cooler pastures this half-term holiday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a change of scenery.

Oil prices slipped on Friday after US President Donald Trump ruled out launching attacks on Iran before the midterm elections next month, although crude remains on track for a weekly rise amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

The Registration Authority of ADGM has imposed fines totalling $100,000 on an audit firm at Abu Dhabi's financial centre over regulatory failings.

In today’s episode of Trending Middle East, the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen vows to “punish” the Houthi rebels after attacks on airports in the kingdom killed three people and injured 36.

Services from Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport are slowly normalising following days of delays and cancellations.

Enzo Maresca insists Manchester City are embracing the challenge of returning to Premier League action at Liverpool on Sunday, with the team's perfect start providing a welcome distraction from the storm surrounding their landmark financial case.

The Trump administration has accused Microsoft, Adobe and a half-dozen other companies of abusing a US worker visa programme.

On a clear day, Israeli soldiers on the Golan Heights can see Damascus with the naked eye, underlining the strategic advantage Israel has held for almost six decades since it occupied the plateau.

On a clear day, Israeli soldiers on the Golan Heights can see Damascus with the naked eye, underlining the strategic advantage Israel has held for almost six decades since it occupied the plateau.

Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to his great rival, Lionel Messi, after the Argentine great played his final international match this week.

Merab Dvalishvili has built his reputation on relentless work inside the octagon and a playful streak outside it.

Turning to new trade routes and changing long-held business practices have helped UAE food producers and retailers to navigate the uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

The liquefied natural gas shock caused by the Iran war is pushing South-East Asia towards solar and wind power, but the region has lined up less than a third of the energy storage it needs by 2030, a report has found.

Formula One heads to Singapore this weekend, and Marina Bay always offers the drivers a stern test, especially considering the FIA has declared it a heat-hazard race.

As temperatures begin to cool across the UAE, outdoor activities are making a welcome return, with beaches once again becoming popular destinations for residents and visitors alike.