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ADNOC says 15 vessels attacked in Strait of Hormuz since start of conflict

Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Friday it was being significantly impacted by ‌what it described as unprovoked attacks on its people ​and ⁠assets, as it sought to continue ‌meeting customer requirements in ‌an “exceptionally challenging environment.”ADNOC said in a statement that 15 of…

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VIDEO: Dubai Airports employee’s warm hospitality wins hearts online

A simple act of kindness by Dubai Airports employee Khalid Hussein, popularly known as “Bu Hamad,” has captured the hearts of travellers and social media users, highlighting the UAE’s culture of hospitality and care.While assisting passengers at Dubai Airports, Bu Hamad went the extra mile…

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Yas Island fire under control; no injuries reported: Abu Dhabi Police

Abu Dhabi Police announced on Friday that their teams, in co-operation with Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, successfully contained a fire that broke out in a building under construction on Yas Island. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, they added.Abu Dhabi…

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UAE markets free of lettuce products linked to Cyclosporiasis outbreak, says ministry

The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has affirmed that the UAE markets are free of lettuce products linked to the Cyclosporiasis outbreak, noting that it is maintaining regular co-ordination with health and regulatory authorities to monitor and inspect incoming shipments.In a tweet on…

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Abu Dhabi Police explain dangers of vehicles stopping in middle of road

Abu Dhabi Police, in co-operation with the Monitoring and Control Centre, broadcast an awareness video documenting a number of traffic accidents resulting from vehicles stopping in the middle of the road and the subsequent accidents caused by drivers’ inattention and distraction while traffic was stopped.According…

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Rain on eastern and southern areas in UAE expected to continue for four days

Rain fell on some eastern and southern areas and is expected to continue for four days due to the country being affected by the extension of a surface low-pressure system accompanied by the extension of a weak low-pressure system in the upper atmosphere, according to…

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Invest bank reports strong H1 2026 results, with Dhs80.5m profit before tax

Invest bank (INB) on Friday announced its financial results for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, reporting sustained profitability growth, supported by higher net interest margins, robust fee-income momentum, and continued balance-sheet expansion across its core business segments. Profit before tax increased by 61% year-on-year to…

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Emaar revenue rises 21 per cent to Dhs23.9 billion during the first half

Emaar Properties delivered a resilient performance during the first half of 2026, with revenue up 21 per cent to Dhs23.9 billion ($6.5 billion), EBITDA up 24 per cent to Dhs12.9 billion ($3.5 billion), and net profit before tax up 23 per cent to Dhs12.8 billion…

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Emirates Terminal 3 first non-mall venue to host Dubai Mallathon

Dubai Airports hosted the Dubai Mallathon initiative, launched by 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, at Dubai International (DXB), in line…

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