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Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Man embezzels gold, digital currencies worth Dhs4.4m, Dubai court orders him to The Dubai Misdemeanours Court convicted a man of breach of trust after he embezzled the value of 6 kilogrammes of gold and digital currencies from an investor, which the latter had given to him…
The Ministry of Education (MoE) announced the availability of the school uniform for public school students for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting from kindergarten to grade 12, explaining that it can be obtained through Lulu Hypermarket outlets across the different emirates of the country, or…
The Sharjah Misdemeanor Court handed down a sentence of six months in prison to a defendant for the theft of Dhs75,000, followed by an additional six months for attempted theft, with deportation to follow.These actions were captured on surveillance cameras within a shared residence during…
The organisers of the 5th Middle East Tyre, Auto & Spare Parts Expo (METAS 2026) held a press conference at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, announcing that 51 companies from China, the UAE, and Jordan will exhibit at Expo Centre Sharjah from August…
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has arrived in the Slovak Republic on a working visit. Accompanying His Highness the President are His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh…
The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with Japan following the earthquake that struck the country and resulted in a number of deaths and injuries, in addition to substantial damage to property. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences…
A curated one-stop store for daily living with diabetes, layered with coaching, smart glucose technology and an AI companion — built for the 1.27 million adults living with diabetes in the UAEA person living with diabetes in the UAE will typically see their doctor four…
The completion rate of the Mid-Line Drainage Project in Sharjah has reached 70 per cent, making it one of the largest qualitative projects aimed at raising the efficiency of rainwater and groundwater drainage in a large number of vital areas within the Emirate.The Dhs500 million…
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has recognised 237 hotels in the third cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp for their outstanding commitment to sustainability and responsible hospitality practices. Marking a 55 per cent increase on the 153 hotels honoured in the…
MOSCOW, July 29 (Reuters) – Russia said on Wednesday it had charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorist activity, alleging that his hugely popular messaging app was being used by Ukrainian spies to organise attacks inside Russia.In response, Telegram’s official account on X posted…