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The UAE Youth Kickboxing Championship concluded on Sunday evening at Mubadala Dome, Al Jazira sports club in Abu Dhabi, closing three days of competition organised by the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation.The championship brought together 607 male and female athletes from 51 clubs, competing…
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 4 (Reuters) – Conflicting signals from the United States and Iran over the status of talks to end theirfive-month-old warboosted uncertainty on Tuesday, with the latest attack on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz highlighting risks to global energy flows.U.S. PresidentDonald Trump said…
Dubai’s real estate market witnessed a mortgage on a residential plot of land in Al Nahda 1 area for Dhs418 million during midday trading on Monday,According to Dubai REST app, the mortgaged land is 45,620 square feet in area with an average price of Dhs9,163…
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) today announced updates to the Prescribed Company (PC) Regulations, which are designed to broaden the use of PCs, DIFC’s equivalent of Special Purpose Vehicles or SPVs.The updated PC Regulations significantly expand and simplify the existing PC regime, enhancing DIFC’s offering as…
The Ministry of Finance has announced the adoption of “Aani” and “Jaywan” solutions as new payment channels for federal service fees and fines, making it the first federal government entity to implement the initiative. The move follows Cabinet Resolution No. (176M/4M) of 2026 concerning the…
The Sharjah Digital Platform recorded rapid growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting progress in implementing Sharjah’s Digital Transformation Strategy 2026-2028, which aims to develop government services, enhance digital integration, and expand the use of artificial intelligence technologies.During this period, customers completed more than…
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has attracted more than Dhs47.4 billion cumulatively, in total project investments over the past 12 years through its independent water and power producer (IWPP) model, a key strategic enabler for delivering energy and water projects in partnership with the…
Dubai Residential REIT reported net profit before changes in the fair value of investment property of Dhs716.5 million for the first half of 2026, up 15.1 per cent from Dhs622.3 million in the corresponding period last year, driven by higher rental income, increased occupancy and…
UAE users can now fund their mb.io accounts through Botim within the appmb.io, the regulated digital asset platform of MultiBank Group, has partnered with Botim, the UAE’s leading fintech platform, to streamline how mb.io app users in the UAE fund their accounts. mb.io provides access…
In a significant milestone reflecting the UAE’s enduring humanitarian commitment, ”Operation Chivalrous Knight 3” on Sunday marks 1,000 days of continuous relief efforts in support of the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip.Launched under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed…