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      Antonio Guterres, secretary general of the United Nations, delivers a speech during the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow, Britain, 01 November 2021. The COP26 climate change conference runs from 31 October to 12 November 2021 in Glasgow. EPA / EMILY MACINNES / POOL
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      World leaders deliver opening remarks at Cop26

      World leaders addressed fellow delegates at the climate conference, which is being held in Glasgow this year.

      Cop26November 01, 2021
      Dubai launches mangrove-planting initiative to help protect the environment
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      Dubai launches mangrove-planting initiative to help protect the environment

      Dubai Municipality has started planting mangrove trees, which are helpful in reducing carbon emissions and providing natural habitats.

      UAENovember 01, 2021
      'It's not pizza': meet the brothers behind manoushe bakery with long family history
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      'It's not pizza': meet the brothers behind manoushe bakery with long family history

      Brothers Danny and Johnny Dubbaneh have opened Z&Z Manoushe Bakery in the same location their grandfather and uncle used to have a fried chicken restaurant.

      USNovember 01, 2021
      This illustration photo taken in Los Angeles on October 28, 2021, shows a person using Facebook on a smartphone in front of a computer screen showing the META logo. - Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday announced the parent company's name is being changed to "Meta" to represent a future beyond just its troubled social network. The new handle comes as the social media giant tries to fend off one its worst crises yet and pivot to its ambitions for the "metaverse" virtual reality version of the internet that the tech giant sees as the future. (Photo by Chris DELMAS / AFP)
      Play27:17:20
      Facebook rebrands as 'Meta'

      Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg announces change of name.

      TechnologyOctober 28, 2021
      Dearborn mayoral candidate hopes to pave way for Arab Americans in political leadership
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      Dearborn mayoral candidate hopes to pave way for Arab Americans in political leadership

      If elected, Abdullah Hammoud would become the first Arab-American mayor of Dearborn, Michigan.

      USOctober 27, 2021
      Dimantha Mark with his wife Natasha Perera and son Devin Mark from Sri Lanka and supporters of Sri Lankan cricket team with the musical instruments at their home in Sharjah on 27th October, 2021. Pawan Singh/The National. Story by Ramola
      Play19:11:17
      Instruments for Sri Lanka's papare music to be allowed in stadiums

      International Cricket Council said it worked with venues to allow Sri Lankan cricket fans to bring their instruments.

      CricketOctober 27, 2021
      Blinken announces internal review of State Department's Afghanistan evacuation efforts
      Play28:06:45
      Blinken announces internal review of State Department's Afghanistan evacuation efforts

      Speaking at the Foreign Service Institute, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the probe would investigate efforts to fly more than 120,000 US and Afghan civilians out of Afghanistan at the last minute.

      USOctober 27, 2021
      Palestinian mother refuses to leave son's grave as Israel bulldozes cemetery
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      Palestinian mother refuses to leave son's grave as Israel bulldozes cemetery

      Israeli officials are razing Al Yusufiyah cemetery to make way for a park in occupied East Jerusalem

      WorldOctober 27, 2021
      Sudan's top army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan speaks during a press conference at the General Command of the Armed Forces in Khartoum on October 26, 2021. - Angry Sudanese stood their ground in street protests against a coup, as international condemnation of the military's takeover poured in ahead of a UN Security Council meeting. (Photo by ASHRAF SHAZLY / AFP)
      Play29:32:48
      Sudan's top general claims military takeover was meant to prevent civil war

      US, UN, EU and Middle East nations have called for return to joint civilian-military transitional government

      WorldOctober 26, 2021
      Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, witnessed the "ConvEx-3 Barakah UAE'" exercise, which started today in Al Dhafra. The UAE is keen to adhere to international standards of security and safety and to strengthen its continuous efforts to raise the level of preparedness and ensure the strengthening of response capabilities. All thanks to the participants in the exercise who demonstrated high and distinguished efficiency. @HamdanBinZayed
      Play11:14:08
      UAE and international community begin two-day nuclear drill

      The International Atomic Energy Agency's Barakah UAE drill tests the global emergency response to any nuclear accident.

      UAEOctober 26, 2021
      Queen Elizabeth II will not attend Cop26 in Glasgow after being told to rest
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      Queen Elizabeth II will not attend Cop26 in Glasgow after being told to rest

      The British queen will deliver an address to the assembled delegates through a recorded video message

      UKOctober 26, 2021
      Traders block Pakistani motorway as border crossing closes again
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      Traders block Pakistani motorway as border crossing closes again

      Hundreds of lorries and other vehicles blocked the road after the Chaman crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan shut.

      WorldOctober 26, 2021
      Government of Dubai Media Office ��� 25 October 2021: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 72nd International Astronautical Congress at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Being held for the first time in the Middle East, the five-day international event organised by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) in partnership with the International Astronautical Federation (IAF), has brought together over 4,000 participants, and more than 90 exhibitors, 110 country delegations and 350 young professionals and space experts from all walks of life. His Highness was accompanied by Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs; Lieutenant-General Talal Belhoul Al Falasi, Vice President of MBRSC; Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Chairman, MBRSC; Yousuf Hamad AlShaibani, Director General, MBRSC; Emirati astronauts Hazzaa AlMansoori, Sultan AlNeyadi, and graduates of the second batch of the UAE Astronaut Programme Nora AlMatrooshi and Mohammad AlMulla. His Highness visited the stands of Russia���s Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities (ROSCOSMOS), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Saudi Space Commission, ISpace, Lockheed Martin and the European Space Agency. Wam
      Play12:02:50
      Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and Emirati astronauts visit International Astronautical Congress

      Vice President and Ruler of Dubai visits International Astronautical Congress in his city.

      UAEOctober 25, 2021
      Whistleblower accuses Facebook of causing harm before UK Parliament
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      Whistleblower accuses Facebook of causing harm before UK Parliament

      Bullying in school follows children home through social media and measures taken by Facebook are not enough, whistleblower Frances Haugen said.

      UKOctober 25, 2021
      Dabke group surprises Drake on his birthday
      Play11:24:05
      Dabke group surprises Drake on his birthday

      Al Asala Dabke group, based in Canada, surprised the rapper on his 35th birthday.

      Arts & CultureOctober 25, 2021
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