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UAE, Chad discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in financial sector
Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has received Tahir Hamid Nguilin, Chad's Minister of Finance, Budget, Economy, Planning and International Cooperation, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in financial...

UAE plans to streamline cricket academies
‘Qualified coaches must be the priority’‘No shortcuts, big names alone don’t deliver’The road ahead: Reform and responsibility From playing on the pitch to analysing it from the press box, Satish has spent over three decades living and breathing...

Behind the Firewalls: Celebrating figures that safeguard the UAE’s critical sectors
Refat Al Karmi Senior Consultant for META at Juniper Networks. Critical industry sectors such as healthcare, government and utilities services are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems, and as these systems grow more sophisticated, so...

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Sialkot
Sialkot, one of Pakistan’s key industrial and export hubs, is a city and capital of Sialkot District located in the north-east of the Punjab province in Pakistan at the foot of Kashmir hills near the Chenab river. This service is tailored to meet...

Monthly uptick in mining, manufacturing bodes well for Q2 GDP growth - BER
While mining production was still steeply down on a year-on-year basis, month-on-month output growth improved for a second month in April. Another monthly uptick in May bodes well for the sector’s contribution to GDP growth, says economic research...

Middle East's largest payment processor got even bigger
With a strong focus on innovation, scale, and growth, the combined business is strategically positioned to capitalize on the rapidly increasing adoption of digital payments by both consumers and merchants in the Middle East and beyond, including...

Agriculture Exports Can Grow Fivefold to Rs 20 Lakh Crore with Smart Tech, Processing & Branding: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlights the expansion of India’s agri export basket with non-traditional items like litchi, pineapple, bottle gourd, and jamun entering global markets. (Photo Source: @PiyushGoyalOffc/X) India’s agriculture and...

Eni, Dubai-based Khazna team up to build data center campus in Italy
MILAN (Reuters) -Italian energy group Eni and Dubai-based Khazna have signed a preliminary agreement to jointly develop a 500-megawatt (MW) data centre campus in northern Italy, the two companies said on Friday. The campus, to be located near...
Dubai Duty Free Signs MoU with Crypto.com to Explore Cryptocurrency Payments and Strategic Collaboration
Reinforcing its commitment to customer convenience and innovation, Dubai Duty Free has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Crypto.com, a global leader in cryptocurrency services, to explore enabling crypto payment and develop...

Wanted drug producer Kubbawala Mustafa deported to India from UAE
New Delhi: In a significant breakthrough, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has facilitated the deportation of Kubbawala Mustafa from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, with support from Interpol and the Narcotics Control Bureau...

UAE no longer on EU high-risk list: What it means for global finance and the region
Daijiworld Media Network- Dubai Dubai, Jul 10 : In a major diplomatic and economic breakthrough, the European Parliament has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist...

Shanghai retains position as world's third international shipping center
Shanghai has retained its position as the world's third international shipping center by comprehensive capabilities for the sixth consecutive year, with the scoring gap to the top two, Singapore and London, further narrowing, according to the 2025...

President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid discuss UAE aspirations in Abu Dhabi
President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday assessed the UAE's vision for the future during talks in Abu Dhabi with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The two leaders reviewed a number of national issues during discussions held...

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...

Dubai: Emirates Uses AI-Powered Engine Monitoring To Cut Costly Flight Diversions
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates is tapping into the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to help the airline enhance flight safety, monitor engine health in real time, and reduce costly flight diversion , a senior...

Huawei launches next-gen devices at Dubai event
Dubai: Huawei unveiled its latest line-up of smart devices at a product launch in Dubai under the theme ‘Fashion Next’, reinforcing its position at the forefront of consumer technology. The event highlighted the tech giant’s focus on blending...

Dh425m Emirates Hills' home priciest Dubai H1-25 deal
Dubai’s priciest home deals in 2024 5-bedroom apartment in One at Palm Jumeirah gets Dh275 million (secondary market sale) 6-bedroom villa in Jumeirah Bay island takes Dh240.5 million (secondary market) 6-bedroom villa in Eome, Palm Jumeirah goes...

Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills
In a landmark bilateral initiative, the Nigerian government has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) aimed at equipping millions of Nigerian youth with transformative digital capabilities, entrepreneurial...

Jordan’s industrial exports rise 8% in first third of 2025
AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial exports grew by 8 per cent in the first third of 2025, reaching JD2.5 billion compared with JD2.3 billion during the same period last year, data released by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) showed on Wednesday....

“Claquette”: From Script to Screen Production
“Claquette” The event, held under the theme "From Red Cinema to Stage," represents a unique initiative that reflects Shams' commitment to supporting the local and regional drama content industry. The "Claquette" event, in turn, served as a...