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Attendees of the World Cup will not be allowed to carry reusable water bottles into venues due to safety concerns, FIFA said on Thursday, following a last-minute change to its Stadium Code of Conduct.

Matteo Arnaldi has come out on top in an all-Italian clash at the French Open to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-final after his opponent Matteo Berrettini retired injured while trailing 7-5 5-2 on Wednesday.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has stated that Lamine Yamal could be fit in time for the team's first World Cup match against Cape Verde on June 15 as the forward recovers from a torn left hamstring.

Jose Mourinho will return to manage Real Madrid if Florentino Perez wins the club's presidential election on Sunday, the sitting president confirmed on Wednesday as he campaigns for another term at the helm of the LaLiga club.

Flavio Cobolli started slowly in wild and windy conditions at the French Open before blowing away Canadian fourth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Wednesday, making the semi-finals at Roland Garros for the first time.

The UAE has been ranked as the top property investment destination amidst regional tensions, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has reaffirmed that strengthening the resilience of Dubai’s economy remains a key priority to keep pace with global economic trends.

AD Ports Group has acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction.

General Mills has announced it will sell its Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops in mainland China to an investor group that includes local tea chain operator Ningji, as part of a strategy to focus on businesses with stronger profit growth.

Dubai Taxi Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ajman-based AJ Industries to explore a strategic partnership aimed at expanding mobility services across the emirate.

The Ministry of Health and Prevention has confirmed there are currently no cases of Ebola in the UAE and says the country remains on high alert as it monitors global health developments.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed strengthening cooperation with King Mohammed VI during a private visit to Morocco.

The UAE has expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and its support for measures taken by security authorities to arrest 15 operatives acting on directives from agents linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The UAE has declared Monday, June 15, as a holiday for the public and private sector on the occasion of the Islamic New Year.

Dubai Police are warning motorists about the dangers of driving against the flow of traffic after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident in the Majan area.

The UAE has strongly condemned the Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain, including the targeting of Kuwait's international airport that left several people injured.

Q Mobility has activated its new Free Flow Paid Parking system in public multi-storey car parks in parts of Abu Dhabi, allowing parking fees to be automatically deducted through users' Darb wallets.

Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE president, has stated there "must be a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance" against Iran following its recent attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain.

Israel's military will continue to carry out operations in Lebanon for the time being and will not be withdrawing from the country, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday, despite the announcement of a new ceasefire.

Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, including five members of the same family, in separate attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a symbolic setback as the opposition conservative incumbent Oh Se-hoon won another term as Seoul mayor.

The government in the Indian capital city of Delhi will launch a crackdown on properties violating fire safety norms after a hotel fire killed 21 people on Wednesday, including 12 foreign nationals, the chief minister's office said.

The Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs has handed a formal protest note to Iran’s acting chargé d’affaires in the country, addressing the continued Iranian missile and drone attacks.

All members of the European Union agreed to open talks with Ukraine and Moldova on the first cluster of issues in their accession talks, Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said early on Thursday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for an "exponential" expansion of the country's atomic arsenal during a visit to a newly operational nuclear material production factory, state media agency KCNA said on Thursday.

An Iranian drone and missile attack struck Kuwait's international airport, forcing authorities on Wednesday to suspend air traffic and divert flights to nearby airports until further notice.