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Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has confirmed that more than 90 financial institutions, including banks and exchange houses, provide services under the Wage Protection System (WPS), which processes salary transfers worth more than AED 37 billion every month. The min

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Abu Dhabi witnessed the successful completion of a complex surgical procedure to separate conjoined Nigerian twins at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City – SEHA, part of the PureHealth Group. This groundbreaking surgery saved the girls' lives, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's leading position in the global healthca

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Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has confirmed full operational readiness of air-conditioned rest rooms for delivery bike drivers in Dubai during summer. Around 40 such air-conditioned rest rooms are being set up across different parts of the emirate, RTA said. Their locations have been

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An estimated 1.2 million vehicles move everyday on the route from Sharjah to Dubai, according to details released by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). This traffic is spread across five main highways. The RTA confirmed that Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road is one of the most important of t

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Newsweek has included 12 Emirati companies in its global list of "Most Environmentally Sustainable Companies 2026", which includes 850 companies in 28 countries based on their outstanding performance in environmental sustainability and the low impact of their operational activities. UAE companies a

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The United Arab Emirates announced the success of its mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and Ukraine in achieving a new prisoner exchange involving 185 prisoners from the Russian side and 185 prisoners from the Ukrainian side, bringing the total number of prisoners exchanged between t

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WASHINGTON: Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority, visited Washington, D.C., where he and the accompanying delegation met with US Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Under Secretary of State for E

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The Tourist Police Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigation in Dubai Police honoured a taxi driver in recognition of his honesty, integrity, and promptness in going to Dubai International Airport to hand over AED 10,000 to a tourist before his flight left from the airport. Lie

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The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) have announced additional precautionary measures for arrivals from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Uganda, and the Repub

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Dubai: Dubai Police have recorded 4,504 violations for overtaking on the hard shoulder since the start of this year, confirming that this offence is among the most dangerous traffic behaviours that threaten road users and obstruct emergency vehicles carrying out their humanitarian duties. Brigadier

Sports

ZURICH: FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament. Built entirely on FIFA’s extensive unique match data and driven by the organisation’s Enhanced Football

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Dubai: UAE citizens and residents are being invited to participate in a national pledge initiative launched to express loyalty to the country's leadership and appreciation for the UAE's journey of security, stability and prosperity. The initiative, titled 'Pledge and Commitment', was launched by Sh

Business

The real estate sector in the Emirate of Sharjah recorded transactions worth AED 3.1 billion during the month of May 2026, through 7119 transactions, continuing to consolidate the emirate's position as a promising investment destination in the region, and the total area of real estate traded in sal

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DUBAI: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) continues to strengthen its role in supporting local and global efforts to protect the environment through an integrated portfolio of projects and initiatives that reduce carbon emissions, enhance resource efficiency and accelerate the transition

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Gold ​prices fell on Friday and were poised for a weekly loss amid rising inflation and interest rate-hike fears. Spot gold was down 0.7 percent at $4,442.94 per ounce, as of 0402 GMT. ​It has fallen about 2 percent for the week so far. The US gold futures ​for August delivery fell 0.8 percent to $