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Monday, October 19, 2026
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Beautyworld Dubai has opened its 30th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together leading beauty, fragrance and personal care brands from around the world as the sector continues to expand across the region and globally.Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of…
I woke up to the sad news on Tuesday morning that British novelist Jeffrey Archer had passed away. The news was particularly difficult for me because I have always admired his writing and followed his remarkable career over the years. I am passionate about reading,…
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that the forward-looking vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice…
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written letter to King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain, inviting him to attend the opening ceremony and participate in the 2026 UN Water Conference.The conference will be hosted…
The Abu Dhabi Family, Civil, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered one individual to pay Dhs180,266 to another. The parties knew each other and had a trust-based relationship in which the defendant requested a loan due to financial need. To meet this request, the plaintiff…
By Allison Lampert, Tim Hepher, Steven Scheer and Federico MaccioniOct 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia has launched an air accident probe following last week’s cockpit stabbing on a flydubai jet, as experts examine any fallout for aviation safety alongside a separate UAE-led criminal investigation, three…
The Dubai Municipality has identified 44 approved locations where buildings can be utilised for shared housing, with additional areas to be announced as they receive approval. A comprehensive guide has been issued by the Municipality detailing the planning and construction requirements for shared housing, including…
Elite Agro Holding (EAG), one of the region’s leading food and agribusiness groups, has announced Dhs660 million in agricultural investments and partnerships across the UAE, Morocco and Mauritania to expand production and develop projects spanning more than 9,300 hectares. The announcement was made during Global…
Practical Steps to Improve Blood Sugar and Prevent ProgressionDiabetes is one of the world’s major chronic health challenges. In the UAE, around 1.3 million adults were living with diabetes in 2024, with many more estimated to be undiagnosed or living with prediabetes. The consequences can…
DUBAI, Oct 7 (Reuters) – Transit routes in the Strait of Hormuz deemed illegal by Iran will soon be closed, an adviser to the Revolutionary Guards’ Commander told the semi-officialFars News Agency on Wednesday, referring to the southern pathway hugging Oman’s coast. Mohammadreza Naqdi said…