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Business

Number of retail outlets connected to Digital Tourist VAT Refund System reaches more than 19,300

local news

MoHRE resolves 98.6% of labour disputes amicably in H1 2026

local news

Executive Phase of Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme launched

Business

Essential Goods Prices Platform strengthens market oversight: 'Ministry of Economy'

local news

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department records growth in alternative penalties to imprisonment

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  Abdullah bin Zayed, Bahrain Foreign Minister discuss regional developments by phone
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  Ajman Crown Prince reviews National Readiness Programme 'Ghatareef'
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  UAE economy grows by 3% in Q1 2026 driven by strong non-oil sector performance
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  UAE-Syria Business Council restructured

Business

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  Abu Dhabi positioned to join global hydrogen economy race as it enjoys competitive advantages
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  Global Knowledge Index: Knowledge shapes future economies
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  Emirates, South African Airways expand codeshare partnership
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  Mubadala leads $250 million funding round for Moove to expand autonomous mobility

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  ADNOC Distribution delivers record H1 net profit of $568 million, up 59% YoY
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  Yen finds footing after intervention, dollar near 6-week low
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  Japan's Nikkei jumps over 3% on AI-stock rally
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  China's central bank to conduct around $73.6 billion outright reverse repo operation
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  Oil extends declines after steep losses in previous two sessions
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  Gold extends gains on Wednesday
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  Korea's foreign reserves rise to $427.95 billion in July
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  Gold, other precious metals prices rise

local news

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Dubai ranks second globally in adoption of AI, intelligent technology

Dubai Becomes Home to The Pediatric Academy, a New Global Institution for Pediatric Healthcare Education

TRENDS Barometer, ICRC to launch region's first humanitarian index

OMODA 4 Unveils ‘The Super AI Cockpit That Truly Understands Global Youth’ Ahead of UAE Debut

HaxUnit and Liplyn Information Group Form Strategic Partnership to Strengthen AI-Powered Cyber Resilience Across the Gulf

ALC announces formation of Higher Committee for Sard Al Thahab Award’s 4th edition

Tadweer Group expands ‘Our Sustainable Farms’ initiative

MoFA Undersecretary receives copy of credentials of Ambassador of Gabonese Republic

ERC's 'Nahr Al Hayat Fund' treats children with congenital heart disease in Tanzania

Ammar bin Humaid inspects progress on Manama Museum development project

Mansour bin Zayed visits Zayed Herbal Centre, reviews future plans

Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’

Lifestyle

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  Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City performs first robotic knee, hip replacement surgeries
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  Kingston highlights Changing Memory and Storage Requirements as Edge Computing Expands Across the GCC
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  'The Green Planet', 'Butterfly Garden' enhance Dubai's summer appeal
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  Burjeel opens Al Ain’s first integrated Urgent Care Centre at day surgery facility
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  EDE approves Lipfendra for high cholesterol, making UAE second globally to authorise drug

World

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  Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina
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  Mexico dismantles four illegal oil refineries
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  Wildfire destroys about 230 homes in western Canadian Indigenous community
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  Venezuela earthquake death toll rises above 6,000
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  New virus detected among cattle in southern Germany

Public figures

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  Bodour Al Qasimi calls for publishers to put literacy at heart of AI era at IPA World Congress
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  Safeguarding human dignity core UAE principle, says Jawaher Al Qasimi
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  Inspiring Tomorrow's Leaders: Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej Launches her First Virtual Mentorship and Leadership Platform

EDITOR'S PICKS

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  We need AI to make government more human, not less

  Yasir Al Naqbi

Articles

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  How a national card scheme quietly rewires UAE’s payments backbone
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  Four pillars of trusted innovation to secure the UAE’s digital future

  Dr Aleksandar Valjarevic
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  Ever-smarter AI ‘breaks out’ in test while this simple human can't even manage his passwords

  Mark Thompson

Sport

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  UAE wins 16 medals at Arab Youth Chess Championship
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  Pakistan appoint Mike Smith as new batting coach
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  Paula Blasi remains Best Young Rider at Tour de France Femmes
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  Sharjah Chess Club concludes ‘A Holiday Reimagined 2026’ programme

culture

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  Children Step into a World of Play at Louvre Abu Dhabi's New Summer Camp
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  Liwa Ajman Dates and Honey Festival draws more than 20,000 visitors
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  Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority pavilion at Sheikh Zayed Summer Festival promotes national identity

Panorama

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  Russia, US to jointly deorbit International Space Station
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  Imran Khan's 10-year Bollywood wait is finally over
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  WhatsApp accounts under review? Why some users lost access for 24 hours

Travel

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  Qasr Al Watan named among world's top 100 travel experiences for 2026
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  flydubai strengthens operations in Italy with increased frequency to Naples, Milan
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  DAE completes $9.0 billion acquisition of Macquarie AirFinance

Caricatures and Pictures

Green Earthing

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  Earth Hour
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  Omicron battle
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  An updated Green List of countries, regions and territories from where individuals can...
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  World Press Photo of the Year 2021
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  Santa Claus and COVID-19

Videos

documentary, 1971, narrates the story of the UAE’s Union

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  Ras Al Khaimah Fireworks 2022
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  Dubai, United Arab Emirates

News Number of retail outlets connected to Digital Tourist VAT Refund System reaches more than 19,300 MoHRE resolves 98.6% of labour disputes amicably in H1 2026 Executive Phase of Ajman Artificial Intelligence Programme launched Essential Goods Prices Platform strengthens market oversight: 'Ministry of Economy' Abu Dhabi Judicial Department records growth in alternative penalties to imprisonment Abdullah bin Zayed, Bahrain Foreign Minister discuss regional developments by phone Ajman Crown Prince reviews National Readiness Programme 'Ghatareef' UAE economy grows by 3% in Q1 2026 driven by strong non-oil sector performance UAE-Syria Business Council restructured Ministry of Finance adopts ‘Aani’, ‘Jaywan’ as new payment channels for federal service fees, fines Ammar bin Humaid inspects progress on Manama Museum development project Mansour bin Zayed visits Zayed Herbal Centre, reviews future plans Five UAE aid convoys enter Gaza under ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ UAE leaders congratulate President of Niger on Independence Day UAE Attorney-General hosts government delegation to review Public Prosecution's role in criminal justice, digital transformation