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  The UAE on Wednesday condemned the "terrorist" attack that targeted a military site in Chad, which resulted in the deaths of a number of soldiers.

• UAE President holds talks with Qatar's Prime Minister

  President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi.

• UAE astronomers detect exoplanets orbiting distant stars

  Astronomers in the UAE have detected exoplanets orbiting stars far beyond the solar system, the Abu Dhabi-based International Astronomy Centre announced. 

• Emirati awarded Australian military honour for first time

  Australia has awarded UAE Staff Major General (Ret.) Mubarak Ali Al Neyadi with the Australian Military Medal, making him the first Emirati to receive the honour. 

• UAE looks to boost child welfare awareness in state institutions

  The UAE has ramped up its efforts to ensure child protection mechanisms adhere to international standards by improving awareness and training within institutions. 

• Over 7.5 million riders use Dubai public transport during Eid

  Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reported a sharp rise in public transport usage during the Eid Al-Adha holiday.

• Over 10,000 rest stations rolled out for UAE delivery workers

  In a major move to protect delivery service workers from the summer heat, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has announced the rollout of over 10,000 air-conditioned rest stations across the UAE.