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World’s largest certified natural diamond unveiled in Dubai: The 888.88-carat ‘Infinity’ Fancy Black diamond

World’s largest certified natural diamond unveiled in Dubai: The 888.88-carat ‘Infinity’ Fancy Black diamond

Dubai rental market 2026: One-bedroom apartments lead demand, villas fall 11% and new leases beat renewals

Dubai rental market 2026: One-bedroom apartments lead demand, villas fall 11% and new leases beat renewals

Two Emirati friends, two full-time jobs and a delivery app that won two awards: Meet the founders of Boom

Two Emirati friends, two full-time jobs and a delivery app that won two awards: Meet the founders of Boom

Dubai is replacing shared waste bins with two dedicated containers per home - and tracking how much waste you produce

Dubai is replacing shared waste bins with two dedicated containers per home - and tracking how much waste you produce

Dubai-it: From the brink of bankruptcy to two Michelin stars, Chef Mohamad Orfali finds his home in Dubai

Dubai-it: From the brink of bankruptcy to two Michelin stars, Chef Mohamad Orfali finds his home in Dubai

UAE car insurance prices have peaked after two years of rises – experts say stability is here

UAE car insurance prices have peaked after two years of rises – experts say stability is here

Dubai court orders father-son duo to return AED15.1m in stolen jewellery, plus AED1m to wife

Abu Dhabi court orders worker who posed as shop owner to repay AED20,000

Dubai court orders Arab man to repay AED15 million loan after ignoring debt acknowledgement

Dubai-it: ‘Even in a desert, find water’: How Mahesh Shahdadpuri built TASC Group into a success story

Dubai parking fees: 3 ways to pay less, find cheaper spaces or park for free

Abu Dhabi Freelancer Licence guide 2026: Eligibility, documents, fees and step-by-step TAMM application

Etihad Rail’s Al Dhaid station in Sharjah: Ticket prices, 3 bus routes, timings and free parking

Etihad Rail’s Al Dhaid station in Sharjah: Ticket prices, 3 bus routes, timings and free parking

UAE banks prepare new debt transfer controls for borrowers from January 2027

UAE banks prepare new debt transfer controls for borrowers from January 2027

UAE experts warn against choosing ‘family support’ for bank transfers that have a different purpose

UAE experts warn against choosing ‘family support’ for bank transfers that have a different purpose

Dubai Financial Services Authority fines employee AED771,330 for providing misleading information

Dubai Financial Services Authority fines employee AED771,330 for providing misleading information

UAE capital markets grow as licensed companies rise 43% and market value reaches AED 3.7 trillion

UAE capital markets grow as licensed companies rise 43% and market value reaches AED 3.7 trillion

Abu Dhabi court dismisses AED 172,000 loan claim over contradictory statements

Abu Dhabi court dismisses AED 172,000 loan claim over contradictory statements

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Abu Dhabi court orders worker who posed as shop owner to repay AED20,000

Abu Dhabi court orders worker who posed as shop owner to repay AED20,000

Dubai court orders father-son duo to return AED15.1m in stolen jewellery, plus AED1m to wife

Dubai court orders father-son duo to return AED15.1m in stolen jewellery, plus AED1m to wife

Dubai court orders Arab man to repay AED15 million loan after ignoring debt acknowledgement

Dubai court orders Arab man to repay AED15 million loan after ignoring debt acknowledgement

iPhone Duo cracks and lines: Apple says it will replace units showing screen problems

iPhone Duo cracks and lines: Apple says it will replace units showing screen problems

Thousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Thousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape to speak at their sentencing

Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape to speak at their sentencing

Anthropic IPO: Meet the tech giants and investors behind the AI startup’s meteoric rise

Anthropic IPO: Meet the tech giants and investors behind the AI startup’s meteoric rise

Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

UAE

Abu Dhabi court orders worker who posed as shop owner to repay AED20,000

Abu Dhabi court orders worker who posed as shop owner to repay AED20,000

Dubai court orders father-son duo to return AED15.1m in stolen jewellery, plus AED1m to wife

Dubai court orders father-son duo to return AED15.1m in stolen jewellery, plus AED1m to wife

Dubai court orders Arab man to repay AED15 million loan after ignoring debt acknowledgement

Dubai court orders Arab man to repay AED15 million loan after ignoring debt acknowledgement

UAE weather forecast: Temperatures drop to low-30s, with rain across multiple regions and dust gusts reaching 45km/h

UAE weather forecast: Temperatures drop to low-30s, with rain across multiple regions and dust gusts reaching 45km/h

World

Thousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Thousands evacuate India's eastern coast ahead of Cyclone Arnab

Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape to speak at their sentencing

Women who accused Alexander brothers of rape to speak at their sentencing

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces third prosecution attempt by Trump Justice Department

Ex-FBI chief James Comey faces third prosecution attempt by Trump Justice Department

Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term as Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Brazil’s Lula wins historic fourth term as Flavio Bolsonaro refuses to concede

Business

iPhone Duo cracks and lines: Apple says it will replace units showing screen problems

iPhone Duo cracks and lines: Apple says it will replace units showing screen problems

Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees to contain costs

Alibaba wins injunction against Pentagon contract restrictions tied to China blacklist

Alibaba wins injunction against Pentagon contract restrictions tied to China blacklist

Nakheel awards over AED950 million main construction contract for 617 homes at Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands

Nakheel awards over AED950 million main construction contract for 617 homes at Bay Grove Residences on Dubai Islands

Technology

Anthropic IPO: Meet the tech giants and investors behind the AI startup’s meteoric rise

Anthropic IPO: Meet the tech giants and investors behind the AI startup’s meteoric rise

PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member

PHP Foundation 'under-funded' with one full-time staff member

Governments, companies across the world take websites offline over PHP flaws

Governments, companies across the world take websites offline over PHP flaws

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Millions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws

Sports

England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

England forward Kane crowned Ballon d'Or winner, Putellas wins women's award

UFC 333 draws biggest crowd in Abu Dhabi history as Volkanovski and Yan retain titles

UFC 333 draws biggest crowd in Abu Dhabi history as Volkanovski and Yan retain titles

Tilak Varma leads India fightback in four-wicket win over New Zealand

Tilak Varma leads India fightback in four-wicket win over New Zealand

Premier League ones to watch: Yasin Ayari

Premier League ones to watch: Yasin Ayari

Health

Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like doctor

Microsoft develops AI tool that can diagnose 'sequentially' like doctor

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

How I learnt to live with gluten intolerance after years of pain and anxiety

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects