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Dubai: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, has reinforced Dubai’s dedication to nurturing national talent …

Abu dhabi: Bahrain’s non-oil GDP at constant prices grew by 2.2% in Q1 2026, according to Bahrain Economic Quarterly Report for Q1 2026 released by the Ministry of Finance and National Economy.

According to Emirates News Agency, the report, carried …

Abu dhabi: The UAE will commemorate Emirati Women’s Day tomorrow, 28th August, marking a significant step in its journey of women’s empowerment, with Emirati women playing pivotal roles in nation-building and future shaping. The celebration, themed ‘W…

Abu dhabi: Khalifa University, in collaboration with UNESCO, has announced the launch of the Global Water Hackathon 2026, a research-centered international initiative that aims to unite university students from around the globe with researchers, indus…

Abu dhabi: Wall Street’s main indexes edged lower on Wednesday ahead of the earnings announcement from Nvidia, the world’s most valuable company, whose shares fell 1%, amidst US inflation figures that came in higher than expected.

According to Emira…

Dubai: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, is set to deliver a keynote address at the Arab Media Summit 2026, scheduled from 15th to 17th September. The summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sh…

Abu dhabi: Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State, met with Jens Pl¶tner, State Secretary at the Ministry of Defence of the Federal Republic of Germany. The meeting marked the start of a two-day visit to the UAE by the State Secretary, and provided an oppo…

Abu dhabi: Twelve people were killed in wildfires that swept through several Algerian provinces, Minister Said Sayoud announced late on Wednesday, according to Algerian radio.

According to Emirates News Agency, the fatalities included five people in…