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Abu Dhabi shuts down a restaurant for repeated violations of food safety regulations

Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has administratively and temporarily closed Yummy Indian Bite Restaurant-L.L.C) in Abu Dhabi, which holds commercial licence CN-2837801, for violating Law No (2) of 2008 regarding food in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the legislation issued thereunder,…

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Sharjah Charity gives Dhs23.5 million medical aid to 799 patients in first half of 2026

Sharjah Charity International provided medical assistance worth more than AED23.5 million to 799 patients during the first half of this year under its medical assistance programme, which supports patients unable to afford treatment.Mohammed Saleem Al-Manei, Director of the Assistance Department at Sharjah Charity International, said…

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Home sales in India’s top seven cities decline 6% in 2nd quarter

Persistent uncertainty amid the West Asia war and its inevitable supply chain disruptions impacted India’s housing sales in the top seven cities in Q2 2026.  Residential sales dropped 6%, with approximately 90,715 units sold in the quarter against approximately 96,285 units in Q2 2025. On…

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UAE expands probe into publication of false report on Dubai explosions

The Public Prosecution has expanded investigation into the publication and circulation of a false report claiming explosions heard in central Dubai.Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE, said that the Public Prosecution is continuing its investigation into the publication and circulation of…

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SEWA completes natural gas project in Dibba Al Hisn

The Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has completed a project to connect natural gas services to Dibba Al Hisn at a total cost of Dhs35 million.The project was implemented in line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan Bin…

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NBQ reports Dhs271 million profit in first half of 2026

National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) reported a profit after tax of Dhs271 million for the six-month period ended 30th June, 2026, reflecting resilient performance supported by strong fundamentals, disciplined risk management and a balanced long-term growth strategy.The bank said its first-half performance was…

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Abu Dhabi real estate transactions reach Dhs117 billion

The latest market data issued by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC), the entity responsible for regulating the real estate sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, revealed that real estate transactions in Abu Dhabi reached a total value of Dhs117 billion during the…

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UAE slams renewed Iranian hostile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile attacks by Iran targeting the Kingdom of Bahrain, the State of Kuwait, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan with missiles and drones.In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)…

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Emirati footballer Abdullah Al Ali’s journey is an inspiration to many

Every morning, Abdullah Al Ali laces up his boots and heads to the training ground, where he now dedicates his time to coaching young footballers. Nearly two decades after retiring from professional football, his daily routine remains centred around the game that shaped his life.…

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La Liga clubs lead the way in 2026 FIFA World Cup final showdown

DUBAI: The 2026 World Cup heads into its final match with one clear conclusion from a domestic competition perspective: La Liga EA Sports is the most represented league in the final.Spain and Argentina, the two national teams competing for the title, have named a combined…

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