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UAE’s Arada enters Syria with $7 billion real estate project

The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) has released detailed information regarding a significant development in the realm of real estate investment, marking a pivotal collaboration between the UAE-based Arada Group and the Syrian Sovereign Fund.On Monday, these entities formalised a substantial agreement aimed at spearheading…

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Child safety in focus as Sharjah students return to school after summer break

As students return to school, the Child Safety Organisation has called for families and schools to work together to strengthen six key pillars that support children’s safety and wellbeing throughout the 2026–2027 academic year: safe journeys between home and school; health readiness; responsible, family-supervised digital…

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Middle East war a boon for UAE defence giant with global ambitions

In the heart of the Abu Dhabi desert, workers toil inside warehouses assembling drones and missiles for the UAE’s Edge group, riding high on a wave of new demand for its weapons battle-tested by the Middle East war. Throughout six months of US-Iran conflict, nearly…

Al-Monitor – Middle East Politics & News

Dubai set to host a diverse line up of national and global exhibitions

Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is set to host a diverse line up of national and international exhibitions and conferences this September across key industries including energy, investment, healthcare, travel, finance, cybersecurity and technology, among others.With a dynamic line-up of 14 flagship events across DWTC…

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Huawei Smartphones bring easier access to Google Services and everyday apps

Huawei has brought some of the most successful smartphone innovations in recent years, like the first-ever tri-fold, and recently the fastest 5G smartphone in the industry. The unbroken stream of innovations alone placed Huawei squarely ahead of the competition. But for most users, yet another…

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Qatar condemns renewed Iranian attacks on UAE and Jordan

The State of Qatar has strongly condemned renewed Iranian attacks targeting Jordan with missiles and the United Arab Emirates with a drone.In a statement carried by the Qatar News Agency on Monday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the attacks were a serious violation of…

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Dubai Police boost road presence to ensure safe start to new school year

Dubai Police have intensified the deployment of traffic teams and patrols across roads, intersections and areas surrounding schools as students return for the new academic year, coinciding with the “A Day Without Accidents” initiative.The enhanced presence covers both morning and afternoon peak periods and aims…

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Dubai court obligates customs broker to repay Dhs40,000 to company

A customs broker was given Dhs40,000 by a company to cover fees and clear goods at a seaport. However, he failed to complete the transactions or return the money. The Dubai Civil Court ruled that he must refund the amount with 5% interest from the…

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