More UAE news in brief

At least three people were killed and more than 800 injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck north-western city of Khoy on Saturday, say officials.

Vice President and Ruler of Dubai renames urban area that includes four zones spanning 83.9 sq km and is connected to major Dubai roads and motorways.

Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi takes part in annual gathering of the American University of Sharjah Alumni Association.

The Dubai-listed utility's investments in electricity transmission projects between 2021 and 2024 stand at $2.72 billion.

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, chairman of Dubai Sports Council, met Nasser Fahad Al Khater, chief executive of the FIFA World Cup 2022, to discuss the region’s rising profile as a place to host major sports events.

The American Project Management Institute recognised Dubai Metro for applying its top practices standards and governance techniques while building the 15km route.

Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan, the UAE ambassador to the kingdom, held talks with Prince Salman bin Hamad, Crown Prince of Bahrain, in Manama.

President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed efforts to boost co-operation during a meeting with President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi at Qasr Al Bahr.

Edge has acquired a majority stake in the Israel-based company as it places a clear focus on the development of autonomous systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles, smart weapons, and cyber technologies. The group is keen to further assist High Lander in developing its next-generation Universal UTM solution, which enables the safe coexistence of manned and unmanned aviation.

The body of the 24-year-old has been recovered after the incident on Sunday at Al Mamzar Beach.