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Wanted drug producer Kubbawala Mustafa deported to India from UAE
The Siasat Daily
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July 11, 2025
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 Championing Balanced Oil Markets Through OPEC+ Engagement
Arabian Post
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July 10, 2025
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...
UAE Pharmaceutical Market Outlook Remains Promising
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The outlook for the pharmaceutical market in the UAE is highly promising, supported by the government's strong commitment to healthcare, a growing population, and rising healthcare needs, an industry veteran said....
Shanghai retains position as world's third international shipping center
China Daily
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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...
UAE: 21-year-old college dropout designs AI outperforming tech giants OpenAI, Genspark
Khaleej Times
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A 21-year-old college dropout based in the UAE has pulled off what billion-dollar tech giants may or may not be able to do. Quddus Pativada, the founder of an artificial intelligence-driven tutor, ASI, has now built MyASI, an AI agent system that...
These are the roles driving UAE job growth
The National News
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Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...
Abu Dhabi’s Miral issues tender for Harry Potter theme park: MEED
Zawya
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Abu Dhabi-based Miral expects to receive bids for the main construction works for the Harry Potter-themed expansion to the Warner Bros World Yas Island theme park in July, according to Dubai-based project intelligence news portal MEED. The tender...
UAE firms in talks with Morocco for wind energy projects
Zawya
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Morocco is in negotiations with several UAE companies to launch wind energy projects in its southern provinces in Western Sahara, press reports have said. As part of its ambitious plan to increase renewable energy’s share to 52 percent by 2030,...
Nigeria, UAE Forge Strategic Digital Alliance To Empower Youth With Global Tech Skills
Biz Watch Nigeria
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July 11, 2025
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...
Huawei launches next-gen devices at Dubai event
Gulf News
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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
Gulf News
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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...
Jordan’s industrial exports rise 8% in first third of 2025
Zawya
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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....
Abu Dhabi plans to advance gene therapies for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1
Biospectrum Asia
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July 6, 2025
Abu Dhabi plans to advance gene therapies for children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 July 7, 2025 | Monday | News A best-in-class gene therapy contract development and research manufacturing organisation will be established The Department of...
UAE and Azerbaijan sign CEPA to boost trade, investment ties
Gulf Business
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July 10, 2025
Image courtesy: WAM The UAE and Azerbaijan signed a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), marking a new chapter in bilateral relations aimed at driving economic growth, diversification, and investment across strategic sectors. The...
Dubai homebuyers face heat: ED sounds alarm on missing trails to UAE properties
The Economic Times
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July 10, 2025
Woes multiply for some who had bought homes in Dubai. After notices from the Income Tax department (I-T) last year, they are now grappling with summons from the Enforcement Directorate (ED). They will have to explain to the ED why there are no...
“Claquette”: From Script to Screen Production
Sharjah24
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“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...
BP sees Q2 hit from weak oil, gas prices; Production up
ShareCast
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Gas & low carbon energy segment, realisations, compared to the prior quarter, are expected to have an impact in the range of $100 - 300m, the company said in a quarterly trading update. In the oil production & operations segment, quarter on...
UAE shoppers find gold's up-down moves disappointing
Gulf News
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That makes sense because in a matter of 24 hours over recent days, the Dubai gold price has either dropped or risen by Dh2-Dh3 on average. “Shoppers don’t like to be caught in a position where they pay at Dh372 a gram, for instance, and then 48...
UAE and Cuba hold first session of their Joint Economic Committee to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure, creative industries, agriculture, and food security
MENAFN
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July 7, 2025
(MENAFN- Orient Planet Group) Abu Dhabi, 06 July 2025 – The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Foreign Investment of the Republic of Cuba convened the first session of the Joint Economic Committee in Dubai....
Dubai fintech sells majority stake to Egyptian firm
Gulf News
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“This is a transformative transaction for SmartCrowd, joining forces with Nawy to build the region’s premier proptech ecosystem,” added Riz Ahmed, CEO of SmartCrowd. “This partnership accelerates our transition from startup to scale-up - making us...