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UAE President, Armenian Prime Minister discuss bilateral relations
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi,...

Emirates Expands its Premium Economy Offering on Services to the Maldives to Three Daily Flights
In its commitment to offering the best in-class products to customers travelling to and from the Maldives, Emirates has deployed its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK656/657 and EK660/661 between Malé and Dubai. Services on the enhanced...

UAE Championing Balanced Oil Markets Through OPEC+ Engagement
Suhail bin Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, reaffirmed the UAE’s full backing for OPEC+ mechanisms, underlining the nation’s commitment to sustaining equilibrium in global oil markets through capacity expansion and...

Emirates expands Premium Economy to Maldives, Sri Lanka
Dubai: Emirates is enhancing the way passengers travel to the Maldives and Sri Lanka by expanding its popular Premium Economy offering to even more flights on these routes. As part of its commitment to providing world-class service, the airline...

ED targeting Indians who bought homes in Dubai, black money and crypto payments under scanner
If you are someone who has bought a home in Dubai, then brace for scrutiny from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The ED has sent out multiple summons to buyers who have bought homes in Dubai asking them to explain why there is no record of bank...

Culture BitesTips for a kid-friendly, cultural summer in Abu Dhabi
In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei and Farah Andrews offer some inspiration for an art-infused summer with respite from the heat. Enas discusses a family day out at Saadiyat Cultural District, including a stop at teamLab Phenomena...

UAE: Free legal help for 54 citizens as law firm launches new scheme for entrepreneurs
UAE law firm Habib Al Mulla and Partners has launched a new legal scheme to help 54 Emiratis in their entrepreneurial endeavours in honour of the country's 54th National Day. Emiratis from across all seven emirates will be able to receive...

Mini Diamonds India Ltd receives Jewellery Order from Dubai and Participation in B2C Exhibition at Mumbai
Mini Diamonds (India) Limited ("MDIL") is pleased to inform its shareholders about strengthening of its Dubai footprint through receipt of order for 1000 pieces of exquisite silver lab grown jewellery pieces and beginning of its B2C market...
Plenary to boost private sector role in Abu Dhabi infrastructure projects
Plenary Group, a leading developer, investor, manager of infrastructure and real assets, has formalised a MoU with Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre to advance private sector engagement in infrastructure projects across the UAE capital....

UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League
After guiding the UAE team for a number of years as their captain before transitioning to coaching, Ahmed Raza will add another feather to his cap after being entrusted with coaching DP World International League T20 champions Dubai Capitals in...

UAE leads GCC in hiring, records 4% growth in Q2 2025
The UAE recorded a 4% rise in hiring in Q2 2025, the highest in the GCC, as employer confidence, sectoral expansion, and new digital systems fuelled recruitment momentum, according to Cooper Fitch’s latest report. This comes despite seasonal...

Masdar and Iberdrola, both from the UAE, invest in a 1.4 gigawatt UK wind farm
Masdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company owned by the government and Iberdola of Spain will invest together in a 1.4 Gigawatt (GW), wind farm in United Kingdom. This was announced in a Thursday statement from Masdar's parent firm TAQA....

Cyprus strengthens ties with UAE in AI and tech collaboration
Chief Scientist Demetris Skourides recently completed a high-level business visit to the United Arab Emirates, according to an announcement released on Thursday. The visit aimed to “reinforce Cyprus’ role as a forward-looking hub for artificial...
Emirates expands its Premium Economy offering on services to Male and
Services on the enhanced aircraft, feature newly configured and refreshed cabins throughout, including its Premium Economy offering. Emirates will also deploy its retrofitted four-class Boeing 777 on flights EK650/651 operating between Dubai and...

Who cleans up this mess? African oil spills, corporate ‘responsibility’
Black gold pours into the Gulf of Suez, Libya struggles to deal with a tanker explosion, and Shell still hasn’t covered the costs of exploration and exploitation in the Niger Delta. This summer has been a torrid time for anyone working PR for the...

Dubai-based group apologises for 'confusion' over 'lifetime visa' claims
A Dubai-based private company on Wednesday apologised and took "full responsibility" for disseminating "incorrect" information in the media that the UAE government will grant lifetime "golden visa" for around Rs 23.30 lakhs. The apology by Rayad...

UAE, Azerbaijan Presidents witness signing of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between the two countries, aimed...

TRADITIONAL FINANCE GOES TO CRYPTO AS ASSET CLASS IS TIPPED TO OUTPERFORM
(MENAFN- Perceptiona) Major traditional financial institutions are becoming increasingly involved in crypto launching more funds in the sector, with the asset class seen as attractive for risk-adjusted returns, according to new global research (1)...

Soon, use passports, phone for payments in UAE with UPI
“I am glad that NIPL is making aggressive, concerted efforts with merchant establishments, payment solution providers and banks in UAE to ensure that this seamless experience is available to Indian clientele at the earliest,” Sivan said, noting...
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Trump tariffs goods from Brazil at 50%, citing 'witch hunt' trial against country's former president WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is singling out Brazil for import taxes of 50%, citing its treatment of its former president, Jair...