Radio Shoma

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in artificial intelligence and space in a phone call with American entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday.

Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reviewed evacuation plans, early warning systems, and the readiness of response teams out at more than 480 schools and nurseries just days after reopening educational institutions for in-person learning.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in the global markets with Larry Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock, in a meeting on Wednesday.

At least three container ships were hit by gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, maritime security sources and the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.

US President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel, the US ally in the two-month war, would agree.

Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said.