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The UAE National MMA Championship 9, organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, concluded today, Sunday, at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai after two days of competition, with more than 300.
Foreign investment is not falling out of favour with governments. But the rules governing it are changing. According to the World Investment Report 2026 by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), governments adopted a record 229.
With the support of the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), The Rock-It Company (Rock-It) has established its Middle East regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading destination for global companies.
The Creative Media Authority (CMA) has released the fourth episode of Family in Frame, the video series launched in line with the UAE’s Year of the Family, which explores the role of family in shaping…
The General Women's Union concluded its active participation in the proceedings of the "AI for Good" Global Summit, under the sponsorship of the Third Gathering of the Network of Women Ministers and Leaders in the.
Ebola has claimed the lives of 648 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, while the number of confirmed cases has risen to 1,830 as of Thursday, according to government data released on Friday.
Gold prices fell on Friday and were headed for a weekly loss. Spot gold declined 0.4% to $4,103.23 per ounce, while US gold futures for August delivery dropped 0.7% to $4,113.70 per ounce. Among other.
The Fallen Heroes’ Affairs Office has unveiled a new set of initiatives in partnership with the Khalifa Empowerment Program, Aqdar, aimed at equipping the children and families of the UAE’s martyrs with stronger academic, professional,.
Under supervision of the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council, the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), has inaugurated a central control room dedicated to managing.
Set on the northern side of Yas, the development marks a new chapter in the evolution of one of the...
The UAE National MMA Championship 9 will kick off on Saturday at Shabab Al Ahli Club in Dubai. Organised by the UAE Jiu-Jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts Federation, the two-day event will feature more than.
The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development (KFED) has launched the second edition of the "Prompt Engineering" programme for members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber in Al Ain. This is part of KFED’s continuous efforts to.
The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) and Liwa University have signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in research and development, support innovation, nurture national talents and competencies, and boost workforce readiness.
The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its leadership role within the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) following the election of Eng. Saeed Mohammed Al Suwaidi, the UAE's Permanent Representative to ICAO, as First Vice-President of.
Lt. General Dhahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chief of Police and Public Security in Dubai and Chairman of the Federal Police Chiefs Council, chaired the council’s fourth meeting of 2026 at the Dubai Police Officers Club..
ADNOC Logistics and Services plc (ADNOC L&S) today announced a newbuilding order for an additional four next-generation LNG carriers with a total value of approximately US0 million (AED3.3 billion). Each vessel has a capacity of.
Shocks to the world’s increasingly interconnected food and agricultural markets are growing in frequency and intensity, and evidence suggests there are effective policy measures that can mitigate and shorten their impact, according to a new.
The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump to initiate the process of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from the United States' list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. In a.
The industries attracting the world's capital are changing fast. International investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductors, critical minerals and energy-transition technologies and services has surged over the past five years, becoming one of the clearest.
As part of its support for the “Nakhlat Al Bait” initiative, launched under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region, during the Liwa Date Festival, Umm.
