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Iran says Tehran must overcome 'unjust sanctions' as U.S. ramps up economic pressure

DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Baqer Qalibaf said on Friday that Iran must plan to overcome “unjust sanctions”, a day after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what he described as the toughest sanctions ever imposed on Iran.Bessent said on Thursday…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News

Lumitech launches Tolmete to show businesses where they are losing profit

Dubai-based software company Lumitech has launched Tolmete, an artificial intelligence platform designed to help service businesses identify where profit is being lost across active projects while managers still have time to respond.Profitability has become a key test of business growth in the UAE. A company…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Dubai introduces furnished rental option with leases ranging between 1-3 months

Dubai has recently introduced an innovative approach in the residential rental market known as the “third option,” which aims to boost investment returns for landlords. This model features furnished apartments and villas available for short-term leases ranging from one to three months. It offers appealing…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Dubai court orders man, company to pay law firm Dhs8.64 million

Dubai Civil Court ordered a man and a company jointly to pay a law firm Dhs8.64 million, representing fees and expenses due under an agreement concluded between the parties and the firm, in addition to an annual interest of 5% from the date of the…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Lilly appoints Tayllit Aherdan to lead its operations across the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait as the region advances healthcare innovation agenda

Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) has appointed Tayllit Aherdan as Vice President and General Manager to lead the company’s business across the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Qatar.The appointment comes as Gulf countries continue to accelerate ambitious healthcare transformation agendas, with growing emphasis on innovation, prevention, earlier…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Dubai’s real estate sector completes 104 projects valued at over Dhs111b

Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more…

Gulf Today – Latest News

UAE takes action against resident for sharing offensive content about Emirati women

The National Media Authority (NMA) has initiated legal proceedings against a resident for sharing offensive content about Emirati women on her social media account, in violation of the media content standards set out in the Media Regulation Law and its executive regulations.In addition to the…

Gulf Today – Latest News

Ministry strengthens role of youth in shaping future of financial sector

The Ministry of Finance organised the ‘MoF Youth’ Forum under the theme ‘We Shape Today, We Lead Tomorrow’, aiming to highlight the role of youth in advancing the government financial work ecosystem and strengthen their participation in shaping the future.The forum also showcased the Ministry’s…

Gulf Today – Business