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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Fifty Emirati runners will participate in the second Brazilian edition of the Zayed Charity Run, set to take place on Aug.23, 2026 at Flamengo Beach in Rio de Janeiro.A Zayed Charity Run delegation, led by Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Mohamed Helal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the…
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) announced that it has succeeded in achieving a compliance rate of 99 per cent regarding the disclosure of the audited financial statements of H1 2026 of its listed companies.This falls within the legal timeframe specified for the disclosure of listed…
Oil prices fell slightly on Friday, but were on track for a second weekly rise as the stalemated US-Iran war continues to disrupt supply from the key Middle East producing region.Brent crude futures fell 34 cents, or 0.4%, to $93.44 a barrel by 0646 GMT,…
More than 1,000 AI-related companies have established operations in the Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone), as the UAE’s artificial intelligence market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 36.3 per cent between 2026 and 2033, reaching approximately Dhs97.45…
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…
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…
The Toyota Building, a renowned landmark in Old Dubai situated along Sheikh Zayed Road, is nearing the end of an era that spans over fifty years as it prepares for complete evacuation ahead of demolition. Completed in 1974, this building represents a significant period of…
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…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) emphasised the necessity for school walls, ceilings, and floors to be free of defects, and for all corridors and stairs to be safe and allow for smooth movement, in addition to providing internal and external surveillance cameras in a manner…
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…