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Sunday, October 18, 2026
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The Government of Dubai has announced the emirate’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results for H1 2026, with real GDP reaching approximately Dhs473 billion, according to data released by the Dubai Data and Statistics Establishment at Digital Dubai.The results reflect continued growth across a range of…
Gulf Today, Staff ReporterOn Sunday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, via the X platform, said that hope is the cornerstone for thriving societies, guiding people toward a brighter future and…
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of Turkey following heavy rains and floods, which resulted in a number of deaths, injuries, and missing persons, as well as significant damage.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere…
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects rain to fall on scattered parts of the country today (Sunday) in the afternoon, predicting more opportunities of rainfall to continue for the next five days.The NCM also expects weather condition for today to be sunny to…
Sharjah Women’s Sports Clubs hosted international taekwondo coach Valera Bruns for a specialised training camp at the Sharjah Women’s Sports Olympic Centre from October 9 to 15, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the technical and tactical abilities of young athletes and prepare them…
The Emirates Golf Federation will stage the first monthly tournament for UAE nationals of the 2026-2027 season on Sunday, at Abu Dhabi Golf Club, with 84 male and female golfers of various ages and skill levels taking part.The event will also be attended by members…
Scores of emerging engineering students from 13 universities across the UAE participated in an autonomous robotics challenge TechBots League SumoX 26 held in Dubai. Out of 46 teams, the engineering students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) made history by securing the title at the Dubai…
The UAE mission in Madrid advises UAE citizens presently in Spain to be cautious and stay alert due to the approaching weather system “Adam,” anticipated to impact much of the country. The mission stresses the need to adhere to safety guidelines provided by local authorities.In…
On Saturday, the various areas in the country experienced a range of rainfall, from light showers to heavy downpours, across different regions. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) noted heavy rain in the Khatm Al Shiklah area of Al-Sa’a in Al Ain, with moderate to…
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, recognised SWS Board Technology as the winner of the Dubai-it Award in the field of Economy.The project was recognised…