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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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From Riyadh to Doha, global sporting spectacles have evolved from mere branding exercises into high-octane catalysts for infrastructure, investment, and long-term GDP diversification.For decades, hosting major sporting events like World Cups or the Olympics Games was viewed as an opportunity to boost a country’s global…
ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period.The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by…
Protecting workers from the effects of high temperatures during the summer in the UAE has evolved into an integrated system involving the combined efforts of government entities, humanitarian organisations and the wider community.A range of measures and initiatives are being implemented to provide a safe…
With a line-up widely regarded as the best ever in the history of the event, Dubai Duty Free (DDF) celebrated a partnership with Ascot Racecourse that extends to the turn of the century in fine style at the 2026 edition of the Dubai Duty Free…
Hosts UAE ended the 2026 Jiu-Jitsu World Championship on a high note, with the national team, sponsored by Mubadala Investment Company, crowned world champions in both the Adult and Under-21 Newaza divisions after nine days of competition at Mubadala Arena.More than 1,500 athletes from around…
DUBLIN, Aug 9 (Reuters) – Irish prosecutors charged alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan with directing a criminal organisation at a special court sitting late on Sunday following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates.Kinahan was remanded in custody. (Reporting by Padraic Halpin, editing…
The Al Ain Civil, Commercial, and Administrative Cases Court has ordered a woman reimburse a man the sum of Dhs248,052 due to an incident involving a loan that was not entirely repaid.The case’s background indicates that the man initiated legal action against the woman, insisting…
Abu Dhabi Family, Civil and Administrative Cases Court ordered a man to pay Dhs40,000 in compensation to another.Earlier, a man filed a lawsuit against another in which he requested the court to obligate him to pay Dhs150,000 as compensation for material and moral harms he…
Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys comprising 75 trucks carrying 663 tonnes of humanitarian supplies entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, within the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people and meet their basic needs amid the…
As part of its commitment to sustainability and enhancing water efficiency to meet sustainable development needs, Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) has provided more than 1.25 billion gallons of water, aiming at supporting strategic government projects and food security initiatives in the emirate.Engineer…