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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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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…
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the dispatch of critical humanitarian relief supplies to Gaza.The shipments are part of a new air…
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates, through the UAE Aid Agency, has announced an urgent humanitarian response worth $10 million to assist those affected by the earthquake that struck the friendly Republic of Colombia,…
Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) will return for its 10th edition from Oct.31 to Nov.29, 2026, marking a decade of the citywide fitness initiative.This edition will invite residents and visitors of every age, ability and fitness level to commit to 30 minutes of physical activity every…
The UAE is solidifying its position as a leading global hub for Islamic finance and the Halal industry through an integrated strategic ecosystem comprising legal, Shari’ah, and regulatory frameworks, as well as governance systems led by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE).This approach enhances…