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Dubai: TECOM Group PJSC announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting revenues of AED755 million, representing an 11 percent year‑on‑year (YoY) increase. Recurring net profit rose 12 percent YoY to AED403 million, compared to AED361 million in Q1 2025. EBITDA increased 13

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The UAE National Anti-Narcotics Agency carried out a joint operation with police forces in Dubai, Sharjah, and the Kingdom of Bahrain and dismantled a narcotics distribution network. The month-long operation resulted in the arrest of 13 suspects of Asian and African nationalities, the agency said.

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Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the launch of the National Programme to Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience in the UAE. The programme aims to secure the UAE’s supply of essential food, medical, and industrial

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Dubai: Feeling dizzy. The room spinning. That frightening sense that something is terribly wrong. For many people, it feels like the world is about to end. But relax — don’t panic. What you may be experiencing is a very common and highly treatable inner‑ear condition called BPPV. “BPPV sounds compl

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Dubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has organised an interactive open dialogue in collaboration with Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) focused on delivering banking solutions for the private sector. The session attracted 75 repres

World

The Philippine House justice committee ‌on Wednesday found probable cause to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, moving a step closer ⁠to a process that could derail her bid to become ‌the next president. The complaint will go to ‌the plenary for a ‌vote when Congress resumes ‌session next ‌month,

Technology

Brussels: Meta Platform' Facebook ​and Instagram were charged on Wednesday with ‌breaching landmark ​EU tech rules and must do more to prevent children under 13 from accessing both social networks, EU regulators said on Wednesday. The charges under the Digital Services Act, which requires Big ⁠Tech

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Dubai has announced new amendments to the conditions for granting a two-year property investor residency, in a move aimed at enhancing the attractiveness of the real estate market and expanding the investor base. The updates were published on the official website of the Cube Centre, affiliated with

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His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, has announced that the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has achieved an exceptional performance during the first quarter of 2026, consolidating a st

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If you’re a pet owner, and planning to relocate to or from the UAE, it’s important to ensure all your documents are in order, and all required procedures have been completed, so that your furry friend can join you in your travels. But don’t wait till the last second. Figuring out the rules of air t

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Can’t wait to get married? You don’t have to, if you’re in Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi Civil Family Court gives you the opportunity to apply for an express service, and complete all marriage ceremony formalities in just 15 minutes. Here’s all you need to know about the rules, requirements and applicat

Sports

New Delhi: Nothing could go wrong for the Punjab Kings in the early part of the Indian Premier ‌League (IPL) season but their bowling unit was given a reality check on Tuesday as the team suffered their first defeat of the campaign. The six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals was Punjab's first defeat

World

Washington: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval. The hearing before the House

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US ​President Donald Trump ‌has instructed ​aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran, the ⁠Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials. In ‌recent meetings, Trump opted to ‌continue squeezing Iran's economy ‌and oil exports ‌by ‌preventing shipping to and ​from its ports,

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Islamabad: Fans had to wait a month to watch Pakistan Super League games in person after the Twenty20 cricket tournament was impacted by the Iran war. They had to wait a few extra hours Tuesday because of a ticketing problem. A day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the return of fans to