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Namibia, India talks centre on trade, diamonds, pharmaceuticals
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday said Namibia is committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation with India in strategic sectors such as mining and value addition. She made the remarks during official talks with...
RUWAD approves financing for 4 projects worth Dhs1.55 million
Gulf Today
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July 9, 2025
The Project Financing Committee of the Sharjah Foundation for Supporting Entrepreneurial Projects (RUWAD) approved during its 35th meeting four projects at a total of Dhs1,550,000. The meeting was led by Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Mahmoud, Chairman of...
Dubai and Pony.ai unveil Robotaxi partnership as autonomous mobility plans accelerate
The European Magazine
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July 9, 2025
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Chinese autonomous vehicle company Pony.ai have officially unveiled their joint robotaxi programme, marking a significant step forward in the city’s ambition to convert 25% of all journeys to...
What Kevin Plank’s 2013 trip to Dubai has to do with your surging BGE bill
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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July 9, 2025
In Kevin Plank’s telling, he was sipping whiskey when he gazed up at the Dubai skyline and thought: Why can’t Baltimore do something like this? It was 2013, his company, Under Armour, was booming, and Plank craved a campus that would rival Nike’s...
What’s up with… Orange Business, BRICS subsea plan, Jio Platforms
Telecom TV
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July 9, 2025
In today’s industry news roundup: Orange Business is continuing its evolution to a digital service provider with the deployment of new IT capabilities from the likes of ServiceNow and Blue Planet; the BRICS bloc is looking into the feasibility of...
Entries open for 2026 Aramex Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race
Muscat Daily
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July 9, 2025
Dubai, UAE – Entries are now open for the 2026 Aramex Dubai to Muscat Sailing Race, the Arabian Gulf’s leading offshore sailing event. The race, scheduled to start January 31, 2026, invites sailors from across the region and around the world to...
Abu Dhabi Commercial Court halts global trademark infringement
Zawya
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The Abu Dhabi Commercial Court has issued a judicial ruling to halt the infringement of a globally renowned trademark in the fashion and e-commerce sector, following proven unauthorised use of the trademark by a local store without obtaining...
Dubai Sports World August edition brings new indoor marathon
Emirati Times
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July 9, 2025
Dubai: Dubai Sports World (DSW), the region’s largest indoor sports and fitness destination, is set to launch its special August edition, packed with the city’s most loved sports, exciting new challenges, and immersive experiences. Organized by...
Abu Dhabi Chamber’s new strategy helps membership grow to 157,207
Arabian Post
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July 9, 2025
By Saifur Rahman Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI), which represents the private sector of the region’s economic powerhouse Abu Dhabi, said, its new three-year strategy announced in 2024 has started to bear fruits as its...
Ethara awards PR retainer for brand, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to The Romans
Campaign Middle East
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July 9, 2025
Ethara, an events and entertainment company, has appointed The Romans as its lead PR agency. The multi-year retainer includes work streams across corporate brand, live events, venues (such as Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Park, Etihad Arena, among...
UAE suspends transit visas, tightens entry rules for Nigerian travellers
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new round of visa restrictions for Nigerian nationals, less than a year after both countries resolved a long-standing diplomatic rift over visa issuance. Effective immediately, Nigerian travellers...
Dubai: Travellers can soon buy Emirates flight tickets, shop at Duty Free in cryptocurrency
Khaleej Times
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Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates and Dubai Duty Free on Wednesday signed agreements with Crypto.com to allow travellers to pay in digital currency for air tickets and shopping. The world’s largest international carrier said the integration of the...
UAE-led operation sees 94 people arrested for environmental crimes in Amazon Basin
The National News
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The UAE has led a major international operation against environmental crimes in the Amazon Basin, resulting in 94 arrests and the seizure of assets valued at more than $64 million. The 14-day effort, Operation Green Shield, was a multinational...
Kandinsky art to Roman jewels: Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi's newcomers
The National News
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Every summer, changes take place at Louvre Abu Dhabi without fanfare. There are no big banners or special announcements, yet the permanent galleries undergo a subtle shift. New loans and acquisitions are peppered throughout – not to disrupt the...
DCT Abu Dhabi, Les Roches team up for Youth Summer Camp
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 72 The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is partnering for the first time with Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, to launch the 2025 edition of its Tourism Youth Summer...
Gulf Bank signs MoU with global cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike
Kuwait Times
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July 8, 2025
Partnership to enhance cybersecurity awareness, increase digital resilience in Kuwait KUWAIT: As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing cybersecurity in Kuwait, Gulf Bank has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CrowdStrike, a...
Here’s everything you need to know about Zayed National Museum in Abu Dhabi
What's On
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July 9, 2025
Zayed National Museum is set to open its doors in Abu Dhabi later this year, and it is one of the top megaprojects in the UAE that everyone is looking forward to. At the moment no opening date has been set, but it could be at the end of 2025....
John Ioannou appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer at Titan
Global Cement
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Greece: Titan has appointed John Ioannou as its Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He will first join Titan as a member of its Group Executive and Management Committees in July 2025. He will later succeed Michael Colakides as Group CFO on 1...
Ribadu declares Nigeria safe for tech company partnerships
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 9, 2025
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has declared Nigeria a safe and inviting destination for technology companies. Ribadu made the declaration on Wednesday in Abuja, at a two-day maiden edition of the National Cyber Security Conference...
Emirates and Dubai Duty Free consider crypto payments
The National News
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Emirates and Dubai Duty Free are considering accepting crypto currencies as payment, in the latest sign of the aviation industry seeking to "future-proof" its business, analysts say. The airline and airport retailer on Wednesday separately said...