Radio Shoma

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Sunday.

More than 218,000 students are now enrolled at universities across the UAE, as new registrations reached their highest level in five years.

The UAE has announced an integrated national programme to build an education and research system that keeps pace with rapid changes in the scientific and technological sectors, empowers national talent and strengthen competitiveness of Emirati products.

US forces carried out strikes on two Iranian launchers on Larak Island on Sunday, marking the first known American strikes on Iran since late July.

Jordan's air defence systems intercepted eight missiles that entered the country's airspace early on Monday, according to the Jordanian Armed Forces.

At least eight people died and 18 were missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers and crew capsized off north Cyprus on Sunday, leaving survivors clinging to its overturned hull.