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Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), reviewed in an article published by the authority the exceptional outcomes of its strategic road map to become the world’s first AI-powered utility.He said the initiative has delivered tangible achievements, most…

Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E., a 100% owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank, on Sunday announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E., an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC.The transaction remains subject to regulatory…

The Dubai Misdemeanors Court sentenced a driver to one month in prison and fined him Dhs10,000, as well as suspended his driving license for causing serious harm to an Asian national, as he was driving under the influence of alcohol.Additionally, he was required to pay…

Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomical Society and a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, highlighted that when air temperatures reach 45°C, asphalt temperatures can soar significantly higher.At 50°C, asphalt exposed to direct sunlight can heat up to between…

The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced that inspection campaigns carried out in cooperation with the General Department of Criminal Investigation of Dubai Police during the first half of 2026 resulted in the seizure of 3,587,315 non-compliant packages of excise goods and the issuance of 59…

Dubai Police have graduated 286 students from its Summer Student Programme in Hatta, reaffirming its commitment to developing young people through initiatives that promote national identity, leadership, discipline and community responsibility.Organised by the Hemaya International Centre at the General Department of Anti-Narcotics, the programme was…

The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has outlined 15 types of incentives and benefits for organ and tissue donors and their families, which include medical, insurance, and in-kind benefits.These comprise 10 in-kind incentives, one insurance benefit, and four medical benefits. According to a decision…

US embassies in capitals across the Middle East on Saturday warned their citizens to beware of “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be ready to leave. The warning, posted online by US embassies in Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman,…

The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by US President Donald Trump that the Board of Peace has reached a historic agreement on the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip as part of Trump’s 20-point peace plan to end…

India’s data centre capacity additions surged 59% Y-o-Y to 258 MW IT, while absorption grew 31% Y-o-Y to 278 MW IT in H1 2026.  Mumbai (38%) and Chennai (26%) remained the dominant markets in H1 2026, collectively accounting for 64% of total absorption, where Mumbai…