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20 February 2026

Gold Prices Fall 0.4%

Gold prices declined today, Thursday, after rising by more than 2 percent in the previous session, amid a stronger US

TA Reports 40% Growth in Dubai’s Commercial Transport Sector in 2025, with Annual Revenues

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and

Mohammed bin Rashid Grants Clemency to 1,856 Prisoners for Ramadan

In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the release of 1856 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, on the occasion of the Holy Month of

UAE, NATO Discuss Strengthening Partnership

Lana Nusseibeh, Minister of State , met with Mark Rutte, Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (

UAE, Russian Presidents Hold Talks in Moscow to Strengthen Strategic Partnership

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian

MBZUAI, WEF to Establish Abu Dhabi Centre for Intelligent Future

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the

MBRGI Pledges Support to UNHCR Healthcare Projects

The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has pledged support to healthcare projects carried out by

Latifa bint Mohammed Meets With UNDP Administrator

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, met

Gold Prices Fall 0.4%

Gold prices declined today, Thursday, after rising by more than 2 percent in the previous session, amid a stronger US

Gold Eases to $4,980 Following Surge Toward $5,000 Resistance

Spot gold climbed 2.6 percent to reach $5,003.85 per ounce by 16:36 GMT Wednesday, before easing to $4,980 at the time

India Tops Foreign Ranks in Dubai Chamber's 2025 Growth Surge

A new analysis by Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers,

Maktoum bin Mohammed Hold Talks With Hongkong Business Leaders

His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and

flydubai Launches Double-Daily Service to Bangkok

flydubai announced the launch of double-daily flights to Bangkok, bringing its operations to Thailand to 28 weekly

Dubai Unveils Wide-Ranging Cultural Calendar for Ramadan

Dubai has unveiled the official calendar of events for Ramadan in Dubai, presented through a citywide programme of

Dubai Plus the streaming platform for the whole family

Sarah Al Jarman – Head of Television and Radio Channels, Dubai Media What is Dubai Media Incorporated’s main objective

Dubai’s Community Hubs Redefine Tourism with Creative Spaces for Art

Community-oriented entertainment destinations have become a key pillar of Dubai’s Tourism landscape, as the emirate continues to expand and enhance these modern spaces across the city. Particularly popular with families during the UAE’s distinctive winter season, these destinations combine