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Emirati women invest Dhs2.7b in Sharjah’s real estate sector

Emirati women’s investments in Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a trade value of Dhs2.7 billion during the period from January to August 2026. These investments were distributed across 3,385 traded properties, acquired by 3,737 female Emirati investors, reflecting their established status as active partners in…

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Residential permit must to use public parking in Al Fisht, Sharqan, and Al Rifaa

The Sharjah City Municipality has introduced a residential permit system in the Al Fisht, Sharqan, and Al Raffa areas. The initiative is designed to allocate parking spaces exclusively for local residents and ensure proper regulation to prevent misuse. As part of this effort, the municipality carried…

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UAE marks Emirati Women’s Day with month-long celebration

The UAE will celebrate Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, 28th August, highlighting the country’s longstanding journey of women’s empowerment and achievements, with Emirati women playing an active role in building the nation, shaping its future and embodying its values of leadership, giving and excellence.Held this year…

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Ministry of Defence launches 'Beladi' programme

The Ministry of Defence has launched the “Beladi” programme to prepare and develop national talent and strengthen the UAE’s national capabilities and readiness.The initiative reflects a long-term strategic vision to invest in human capital by building leadership skills, technical expertise, and practical knowledge among young…

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Emirati women hold 94 per cent of female-held wealth on ADX

The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) Group, one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world, hosted a bell-ringing ceremony on Wednesday honoring the achievements of its female colleagues and the mothers and grandmothers of ADX female employees.This symbolic event marked the first month-long celebration of…

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Dubai tops global ranking in new FDI projects in cultural, creative industries

Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate ranked first globally in the number of Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) for the…

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Exciting time

Schools across the UAE are set to reopen from Monday, and the familiar signs of a new academic year are already visible everywhere. Shopping malls and stationery stores are bustling with parents and children, getting ready for the new school year.Soon, the sight of yellow…

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Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

By Yomna Ehab and Parisa HafeziCAIRO/DUBAI, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Qatar’s prime minister will visit Tehran on Thursday in an effort to relaunch diplomacy after the U.S. and Iran traded recriminations over Washington’s promise to increase economic pressure on Tehran by targeting its trade partners…

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches Uzbekistan Business Council to boost trade ties

Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Uzbekistan Business Council.The new council aims to strengthen cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and Uzbekistan, support the growth of trade and…

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