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Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has affirmed that thinking differently brings criticism from those with a narrow outlook and those who do not have the insight to see the future,…
The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the UAE’s federal regulator for commercial gaming, establishing a formal framework for regulatory cooperation and the…
AD Ports Group on Friday reported its strongest quarterly results on record for the second quarter of 2026, confirming the resilience of its diversified and integrated trade ecosystem amidst a challenging and volatile geopolitical and macroeconomic backdrop marked by conflict in and around the Strait…
The United States on Thursday said that it could maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and would ratchet up economic pressure on Tehran as ceasefire talks have floundered, global oil supply is dropping and regional tensions are rising. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that…
OneClickDrive, a UAE-based car marketplace, has expanded its chauffeur and luxury rental listings in Dubai, giving users more suppliers to compare when booking a driver-included or self-drive vehicle. The update adds new chauffeur operators and luxury fleet partners to the platform, covering a wider range…
As Pakistan marks Independence Day on Friday, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif has extended his greetings to the nation, paying tribute to the leaders and sacrifices that led to the creation of Pakistan. Pakistan’s Ambassador to the UAE Shafqat Ali Khan and Consul General Hussain Muhammad also…
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack that targeted two vessels affiliated with ADNOC as they transited the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) underscored that this attack constitutes a…
UAE unveiled decorated Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic as their new coach in Dubai on Thursday.Dalic relinquished his job as Croatian coach after their World Cup campaign ended in the round of 32 with a 2-1 defeat by Portugal.He replaced former coach Cosmin Olaroiu, who parted…
Al Nasr and Ittihad Kalba will get the ball rolling as the new season of UAE Pro League explodes into action on Friday.The first day of the season will feature two matches. The other game will be played between Al Wahda and Ajman at 8:45pm…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday held a phone call with President of the Republic of Colombia Abelardo de la Espriella, during which he expressed his sincere condolences over the victims of the earthquake in Colombia and wished the injured…