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UAE approves its largest AED71.5bn federal budget yet for the 2025 fiscal year

The UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, has approved the country's largest federal budget for the 2025 fiscal year, totaling Dh71.5 billion. Significant allocations have been earmarked for education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

New to the UAE? Here’s how to get your Emirates ID sorted

Just landed in Dubai and not sure where to start? One of the first things you’ll need as a new resident is your Emirates ID—essential for everything from opening a bank account to getting your mobile phone connected.

Burj Azizi: Dubai’s next icon set to become world’s second-tallest skyscraper

Azizi Developments has unveiled the 725-metre Burj Azizi, set to become the world's second-tallest skyscraper, further elevating Dubai's skyline and booming luxury real estate market. Scheduled for completion in 2028, it will feature world-record amenities, solidifying the city’s global leadership in innovation and high-end property development.

Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid launches National University of Dubai project with Dh4.5bn investment

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the creation of Dubai National University with an AED 4.5 billion investment as part of Dubai's Social Agenda 33, aiming to position the university among the top 200 globally within 20 years, focusing on specialised academic programmes, research excellence, and developing Emirati leaders and professionals for the future.

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Imran Khan’s close aide quietly retires his defiance myth

Zulfikar Bukhari's remarks to Reuters, describing a freed Imran Khan as unwilling to confront army chief Asim Munir, don't just shift PTI's tone. Coming from one of Khan's closest aides, they quietly kill the "dut kar khara hai kaptaan" promise that has held the party's base together for two years.

Supreme Court directs transfer of Imran Khan to Shifa International Hospital

The Supreme Court has ordered the transfer of Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa International Hospital for medical assessment and treatment, while directing that his health condition should not be used for political activity or media campaigning.

Pakistan’s word is now worth a treaty

Countries do not enter mutual defence commitments with partners whose reliability they doubt, because the cost of misjudging that is measured in soldiers. Riyadh and Ankara have decided Pakistan is a state whose word will hold when it is expensive to hold it.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement at Al-Safa Palace, a trilateral pact under which an armed attack against any one of the three states will be regarded as an attack against them all.

سعودی عرب، پاکستان اور ترکیہ نے مکہ مکرمہ میں تاریخی ”مکہ مشترکہ دفاعی معاہدہ“ پر دستخط کر دیئے

سعودی عرب، پاکستان اور ترکیہ نے مکہ مکرمہ میں تاریخی مشترکہ دفاعی معاہدے پر دستخط کر دیئے ہیں۔ معاہدے کے تحت کسی ایک رکن ملک پر مسلح حملہ تینوں ممالک پر حملہ تصور ہوگا، جبکہ دفاعی، عسکری اور تزویراتی تعاون کو مزید مضبوط بنایا جائے گا۔