Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf bourses retreat on US-Iran hostilities
Dubai’s main share index declined 1.3%, with top lender Emirates NBD gaining 2.7%
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Dubai’s main share index declined 1.3%, with top lender Emirates NBD gaining 2.7%
The Ministry of Interior (MoI) warns of a new fraudulent method on social media platforms, involving the creation of fake accounts impersonating vehicle insurance companies and offices, offering services at attractive and unrealistic prices, aiming to lure victims and deceive them into issuing insurance policies…
Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, has directed the exemption of Ajman citizens benefiting from Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme loans from the fees for releasing mortgages on their government housing.Sheikh Al Nuaimi said via the…
Future Makers Summer Camp 2026, hosted by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) in its City Walk campus, has attracted more than 375 high school students from across the UAE for three immersive days of experiential learning designed to inspire the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs, designers, creators, and…
The discussions underscore SCCI’s ongoing commitment to building strategic international partnerships that foster bilateral trade, stimulate cross-border investment
Hiring intent across the UAE, Qatar and Oman softened in April–May 2026 compared to the same period last year, although sequentially demand remained steady across several sectors
The milestone was celebrated in the esteemed presence of H.E. Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, marking the UAE’s leadership in blockchain innovation and the beginning of the next era of global finance
Fakeeh Health has been awarded Institutional Accreditation by the National Institute for Health Specialties (NIHS), reinforcing its position as one of the UAE’s academic healthcare providers and marking another important milestone in its commitment to postgraduate medical education and the development of future specialist physicians.…
As part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in Dubai and deepen relationships with its real estate partners, Ajmal Makan Real Estate Development hosted an exclusive Broker Open House Event at its newly opened office in The Meydan Hotel, Dubai.The event brought together a…
Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme, the largest known undertaken by any airline globally. Since work began in November 2022, 47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s have been given a complete nose-to-tail refresh at the Emirates Engineering hangars…