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TDRA grants Starlink license to provide satellite internet services in UAE

The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has granted Starlink Satellite Communications LLC a 10-year General Space Services License, authorising the company to establish, operate, and manage a public satellite communications network and provide broadband satellite internet services in the UAE.The license marks an…

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UAE real estate sector records strong first half growth driven by investment demand

The UAE real estate sector maintained strong performance during the first half of 2026, supported by growing investment demand, expanding development activity, a diversified investor base and continued enhancements to regulatory and legislative frameworks that strengthened the attractiveness of the country’s property markets.The sector entered…

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Emirati women support Palestinians through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

Emirati women continue to make valuable contributions to humanitarian and relief efforts through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Working across various areas of the operation, they have contributed to healthcare and relief efforts, supported Palestinian children, women and families,…

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Dubai Customs reinforces construction materials partnership for more competitive economy

Dubai Customs brought traders and representatives of the construction materials sector together for a direct dialogue, joined by a select group of leading players across trade, transport, and logistics. The discussion centered on the sector’s key challenges, with participants working toward practical solutions to lower…

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SEWA invests over Dhs7.10 million to expand Sharjah gas network

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) is implementing a package of projects worth more than Dhs7.1 million to expand and upgrade the natural gas network across various areas of Sharjah City.The projects aim to develop infrastructure, meet growing demand and provide customers with…

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Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2026 opens

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 opened on Friday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi and will run until 6th September. The exhibition is held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman…

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Iran's security chief denies report about a potential plot against Trump's son

DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Iran’s Security Chief Mohsen Rezaei said a report about a potential plot to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump’s youngest son is a lie, in an interview broadcast by Lebanon’s Al Manar TV on Thursday. The U.S. Secret Service said on…

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UAE allocates $10 million for urgent relief for flood, landslide victims in Nepal

The UAE has allocated US$10 million through the UAE Aid Agency as part of its urgent humanitarian response to support communities affected by devastating floods and landslides in Nepal, which have claimed dozens of lives, left others injured or missing and caused widespread damage to…

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UAE urges Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz without conditions

The United Arab Emirates has affirmed that food security is an integral component of international peace and security, stressing that safeguarding global food supplies requires safe humanitarian corridors, open ports and stable, resilient supply chains.Speaking during a high-level United Nations Security Council session on food…

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