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UAE Cabinet approves federal budget for 2027-2029 with Dhs292.5b total expenditure
The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the federal general...
- 12 hours ago
RISE Summit marks Dubai economy rebound after months of regional disruption
Government leaders, global institutional investors, sovereign funds and major developers will converge on Dubai this week to explore where capital is moving and where the biggest opportunities lie as...
- 13 hours ago
UAE strongly condemns continued Houthi Group attacks on King Khalid International Airport
The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the continued attacks by the Houthi group on King Khalid International Airport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which...
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UAE recalls batch of medical face masks over contamination concerns
The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has initiated a precautionary recall of a particular batch of medical face masks: Nin 160 FMB-NML Facemask C G blue 3PLY (Batch No. 20251015),...
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UAE launches programme to train 50 content creators on water sustainability
The National Media Authority (NMA), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Federal Youth Authority, and in collaboration with the New Media Academy, has launched the...
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UAE’s net wealth reaches $3.6tr in 2025, expected to approach $6tr by 2030, finds BCG report
The UAE’s net wealth grew by 12.7% between 2024 and 2025, rising from $3.2 trillion to $3.6 trillion, according to Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG) Global Wealth Report 2026: The Great Reordering. Total...
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Rain hits parts of UAE, NCM expects more in coming days
Drizzles to heavy rain fell on Monday on separate areas across the country including Al Ain City, Shawka in Ras Al Khaimah, western Shawka and easteren Mleiha in Sharjah’s...
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Etihad Airways cancels its flights to three Saudi cities until Oct.19
Etihad Airways has announced the cancellation of flights between Abu Dhabi and the cities of Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh due to regional disruptions. The affected flights are as follows:...
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Sheraa selects 14 female founders for six-month Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship (SWIF) programme
Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa) has selected 14 women entrepreneurs with established ventures and demonstrated business traction for the second edition of the Sharjah Women Impact Fellowship (SWIF), a six-month...
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China condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, warns of escalation
China condemned on Monday recent attacks by the Houthis on Saudi airports and energy infrastructure, expressing 'serious concern' about the conflict between Riyadh and the Yemeni group intensifying. 'China...
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Airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa, drone hits vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Airstrikes targeted two districts in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, the Iran-backed Houthi rebels reported Monday, blaming Saudi Arabia for the airstrikes that occurred around midnight. Saudi Arabia did...
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Global Village to launch Season 31 with celebrations, surprises on Oct. 14
In just two days, Global Village will welcome guests back for Season 31, bringing together cultures, cuisines, shopping and world-class entertainment for another season of discovery, excitement and unforgettable...
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Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel prize in economics
Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford won the Nobel memorial prize in economics on Monday for their work on the microeconomic foundations of macroeconomic stabilisation. The award was announced...
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World Heritage Office concludes Faya Stone Age Workshop
The World Heritage Office at the Sharjah Archaeology Authority (SAA) has concluded the Faya Stone Age Workshop 2026, strengthening the scientific knowledge and specialist expertise required to research, protect...
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Startups are betting on AI to predict the future
Several startups are betting that they can leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to make better forecasts than even the most specialised experts when it comes to topics as varied as...
12 hours ago