His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, has met with the Virgin Galactic boss.
During their meeting, Richard Branson gifted Sheikh Mohamed the UAE flag that was taken into space.
The gift, which was onboard a recent Virgin Galactic test flight, is to mark the UAE’s vision and approach to space sciences.
Branson spoke to ARN sister station Virgin Radio about the momentous occasion:
Sheikh Abdullah holds high-level meetings with global leaders in New York
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held separate meetings with Bangladeshi Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman, and Comoros President, Azali Assoumani, in New York.
High-level Saudi delegation offers condolences to H.H. Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received condolences from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on the passing of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Sharjah Police refutes reports of murder victim's family going missing
Sharjah Police have denied media reports claiming that the wife and son of a murder victim went missing after the crime was reported, adding that they returned to their home country following completion of the investigation.
UAE condemns attacks in Ethiopia, urges de-escalation
The UAE has strongly condemned recent attacks by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and allied armed groups against Ethiopian federal forces, as well as the seizure of airports in the Tigray region and the escalation of fighting in the neighbouring Afar and Amhara regions.
UAE strengthens focus on early childhood, family wellbeing
The UAE is launching a nationwide initiative to help families support children's learning, development and wellbeing during their most important early years.
17 tanks seized in Dubai for illegal waste disposal in first half of 2026
A total of 17 tanks were seized for the illegal disposal of harmful materials during the first half of the year, Dubai Police announced on Friday, adding that 18 suspects were detained.
Dubai Municipality records over 2,000 violations in residential areas
As many as 2,395 violations in unauthorised construction and illegal occupancy in residential areas have been recorded in the first half of 2026, Dubai Municipality announced, adding that strict action has been taken against 466 cases.
UAE announces suspension of Iranian airlines' flights
Flights operated by Iranian airlines to and from the UAE have been suspended until further notice, according to the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA).
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