Daily Times Weekend News Round Up

By Desmond Nleya
This week has been eventful both globally and locally.
In international news, Nepal has witnessed fresh uprisings that have captured global attention. In the United States, the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has raised security concerns. Meanwhile, tensions escalated in the Middle East after Israel launched an attack on Doha, Qatar.
On the diplomatic front, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan maintained a busy schedule, signing agreements and engaging with international counterparts. Following the Israeli aggression, President His Highness also held a phone call with His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, to discuss the developments and regional security.
In business and innovation, Ras Al Khaimah. witnessed the first trial of a flying car, marking a historic milestone in the UAE’s journey toward futuristic mobility. The successful test flight has fueled optimism about the country’s commitment to technological advancement.
On the sports scene, the UAE Cricket fell to India in their opening match of the Asia Cup while the FIFA World Cup qualifiers ended with Brazil losing to Bolivia.