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Ajman: The Department of Finance in Ajman has launched the ‘Financial Empowerment’ programme as a comprehensive community initiative aimed at raising financial literacy and supporting financial stability among various segments of society, including se…

Abu dhabi: Make it in the Emirates 2026, the UAE’s national platform for industrial growth and transformation, has announced the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) as the co-host of its fifth and largest edition, taking place from 4th to 7th May at AD…

Washington: Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said.

According to Emirates News Agency, Trump’s post on Thursday afternoon stated …

Washington: White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, envoys of US President Donald Trump, will travel to Pakistan tomorrow morning, Saturday, to hold talks with Iran. Leavitt stated in a media interview…

Dubai: Dubai Investments announced the distribution of a 25% cash dividend (AED0.25 per share) for the financial year ended 31st December 2025, following shareholder approval at the Company’s 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on 23rd April 2026.
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Abu dhabi: UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres welcomed the 23rd April announcement on extending the arrangements for the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel for an additional three weeks, aimed at allowing space for dialogue between…

Geneva: Despite significant funding cuts, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was able to support major national health improvements for hundreds of millions of people in 2025, as highlighted in its annual Results Report released on Thursday.

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Tokyo: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a third consecutive session and hit a record closing high, supported by heavily weighted tech stocks. The Nikkei closed up 0.47% at 59,416.49 while the broader Topix index fell 0.04% to 3,714.85 points.

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