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Sheikha Bodour inaugurates Sharjah Booksellers Conference

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), on Saturday opened the fifth edition of the Sharjah Booksellers Conference, organised by SBA in Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 912 booksellers, publishers, distributors and representatives of e-commerce platforms from 99 countries.The opening…

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UAE technology fortifies Ecuador against drug smuggling, says Sheikh Saif

Lt. General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, emphasised that under the guidance of visionary leadership, the UAE has emerged as a reliable partner in the fields of security and technology.He further stated that Ecuador’s implementation of an…

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Dhs6 billion Al Wadi residential project launched on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi

Cosmo Developments, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi-based Flag Holding Group and Reportage Group, has launched THE WADI, a mixed-use residential development on Yas Island with an estimated investment of Dhs6 billion. Cosmo Developments is fully managed and powered by Reportage Group.Overseen by Reportage Group…

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Dubai Police warn against fake accounts selling Global Village packages

Dubai Police warned against fake accounts on the web and social media platforms, promoting the sale of the new season’s packages for “Global Village” at tempting and fraudulent prices, aiming to defraud victims and seize their money and personal data.This warning coincides with the Global…

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Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6b in new US military estimate

The US military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept.3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers.The figure from US Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for…

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UAE accelerates campaign to take national products to global markets

The UAE continues to strengthen an integrated ecosystem linking domestic production with quality, innovation, technology, supply chains and global markets, enhancing the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of the national economy.The approach spans the production cycle, from agriculture and food production to advanced manufacturing, product identity,…

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Sharjah concludes participation at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai on a high note

The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) concludes its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, following four days of engagement with industry partners, travel and tourism professionals, media representatives and decision makers from markets around the world.The “Visit Sharjah” pavilion served as an…

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ATM showcases expanding tourism opportunities for UAE and GCC markets

The growing appetite among UAE and GCC travellers for short-haul escapes, luxury holidays, family experiences and year-round destinations was a key theme at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026, as tourism authorities and industry leaders from across the Middle East and Europe gathered in Dubai to…

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