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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in Cyprus on an official visit.

Several parts of the UAE have been hit with rainfall of varying intensities on Sunday morning, with the Dubai Police issuing public safety messages via SMS to urge residents to exercise caution.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has awarded Palestinian architect Dr Suad Amiry with the Great Arab Minds title for her work in preserving architectural heritage.

Ten people were killed and around a dozen wounded when gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australian officials said.

More than 400 US law enforcement personnel have been deployed as police sought the suspect in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island that left two students dead and another nine people wounded at the Ivy League school.

India tightened anti-pollution measures in Delhi and adjoining areas after the capital's air quality deteriorated to the season's worst.