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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.

Deimos is one of the two moons orbiting Planet Mars.

Saudi Arabia has led the initial efforts to rescue people trapped in Sudan amid the ongoing conflict in the country.

The Ministry of Finance announced on Sunday that firms existing and operating for the benefit of the community are now eligible for Corporate Tax exemption.

The Dubai Metro has catered to more than two billion passengers since its launch in 2009.

Sheikh Mohamed also reiterated the COP28 UAE Presidency's commitment to working towards transformative climate action and creating a detailed action plan that would benefit both the people and the planet.

The initiative involves tracking pollution in seas and coastal areas to identify the main types of waste and curb the amount of pollutants in these key areas.