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"The expanded pipeline will drive further growth for ADNOC Gas and our shareholders as we deliver on our mandate to achieve gas self-sufficiency for the UAE," the Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, Ahmed Mohamed Alebri, said. ADNOC Gas has access to UAE's 95% of natural gas reserves, which makes it the seventh-largest natural gas reserve in the world as it provides over 215 trillion cubic feet, as of the 2022 report.

"I congratulate everyone on the advent of the blessed Eid al-Adha," Sultan Al Neyadi tweeted.

As per multiple reports, a fire broke out in Tower 02 within the Ajman One complex in Al Rashdiyah 3 district. A senior official from Ajman Civil Defence told the media that the residential building was evacuated and the Civil Defence team got control of the fire promptly. Hence, there are no casualties.

"The UAE is an Arab country. It extends its hand to all Arabs," Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said.

The UAE will help Ukraine set up a sovereign wealth fund. The Office of the President (OP) of Ukraine broke the news Monday morning following a meeting between OP Head Andriy Yermak and an Emirati delegation led by UAE's Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Head of the Office of International Affairs Mariam Almheiri.

The humanitarian assistance includes food and medicine supplies for the families affected by the calamity.

The satellite, named MBZ-Sat, will launch into space in 2024.

UAE's National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicted a scorching summer as temperatures are expected to rise to nearly 50°C this week. Aside from the hot weather, dust storms are also expected, the agency said in this National News report. Similarly, residents in Sila, Abu Dhabi, should prepare for hot temperatures that may reach 48°C on Thursday, the outlet added.

The UAE will serve as President of the UN Security Council for the whole month of June. UAE's Ambassador to the UN Lana Nusseibeh said the country will specifically prioritize "building bridges" in today's polarized world, spearheading events focused on key issues aligned with the UAE's priorities.

The UAE delegation participated in the 18th Senior Officials' Meeting and 7th Senior Official Level Strategic Political Dialogue of the forum in Chengdu, China on Monday. Abdullah Al Mazrouei, Director of the Arab Affairs Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the UAE delegation. During the forum, the delegates highlighted the importance of sustaining joint cooperation between the two nations to boost their relations and promote development. UAE remains to be China's leading trade partner among all Arab and Gulf nations and that China was the UAE's top trading partner in 2021.

The project has been dubbed the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt.

The UAE-Czech Business Forum also involved a series of meetings focusing on key sectors of mutual interest and potential trade opportunities.

UAE is hosting the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in November.

Sheikh Mohamed received Rashad Al Alimi and his delegation from Yemen at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais commended UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's longstanding keenness in fighting climate change.

The total trade value between the countries in 2022 was $8.79 billion.

This marks his first trip to the country since his appointment as the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council on March 29.

Dr. Sinclair explained he and other Emirati medics were staying temporarily in a triage system in front of the hospital when the airstrikes took place.

Muslim Brotherhood terrorist was sentenced to 15 years in prison in 2013 in absentia.

"The empowerment of women is essential for the betterment of society," Mervat Sultan said.

According to Edelman Trust Barometer 2023, the UAE has recorded an overall confidence level of 74 percent.

The plan is aligned with the vision of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to develop integrated community neighborhoods across the country.

The UAE is among the 14 countries reviewed during the 43rd session of the UN Universal Periodic Review of Human Rights Working Group on Monday.

The UAE has conducted five evacuation operations in Sudan since April.

The deals aim to promote inbound travel in the three destinations.

Addressing thousands of visitors during the opening of the 30th annual Arabian Travel Market on Monday, Sheikh Mohammed hailed the government's plan to advance the economy, with the tourism sector at its heart.

The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office announced the Generative AI Guide on Sunday.

The UAE's first lunar mission failed this week after the Japanese spacecraft carrying the Rashid Rover allegedly crashed.

There are about 700,000 people living in 279 illegally built settlements on occupied Palestinian territory.