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Monday, October 19, 2026
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DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, announced that Dubai’s total diamond trade reached an all-time high of $41.7 billion in 2025, according to data from Dubai Customs.The figure surpasses the previous record of $40.9 billion, set…
The Department of Municipal Affairs in Sharjah has launched the “Sharjah Deserves the Best” campaign, which will run until Dec.31, 2026, to encourage the use of environmentally friendly alternatives and reduce reliance on single-use products.The campaign is part of Sharjah’s strategic plan to reinforce environmental…
The Dubai Mallathon is the city’s creative approach to promoting health and community wellbeing. The idea of holding a marathon inside a shopping mall may seem unusual, but given the country’s scorching temperature, it is an innovative solution.This initiative encourages and motivates people of all…
His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Investment Authority (EIA), attended by Board members and the Authority’s executive management.The Board reviewed a…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday held a phone call with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which he expressed his sincere condolences on the passing of Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al…
The DET Connect Account allows Dubai’s SMEs to focus on innovation instead of administrative tasks
A total of 810 cases were filed from January to June, a 25% increase year-on-year, with a combined claim value of AED 10.02billion (US$2.73 billion)
The Dubai-based port operator is in talks to develop a brand new multipurpose port in the coastal area of Fujairah
Sharjah Charity International implemented 11,051 humanitarian and developmental projects and campaigns outside the UAE during the first half of 2026, at a cost of Dhs139.8 million.The projects were implemented in the fields of construction, educational, health, relief, seasonal, and developmental projects in several countries, according…
With the start of the summer season for local agriculture, various types of vegetable products continue to top the shelves of retail outlets, amidst competition with imported ones, especially since cooperative societies prioritise displaying local products.A number of farmers said that consumers have developed a…