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Abu Dhabi ALC reveals winners of 5th Research Grants Program
Emirati Times
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July 1, 2025
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Center (ALC) has announced the winners of the fifth edition of its Research Grants Program, an initiative that sustains high-quality and innovative research focused on enhancing the Arabic language and...
Abu Dhabi population rises 7.5% in 2024, exceeds 4 million
Gulf Business
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July 1, 2025
Image: Getty Images/ For illustrative purposes The population of Abu Dhabi grew by 7.5 per cent in 2024 to reach 4,135,985 people, according to new data released by the Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The latest figures underscore the...
Disney Abu Dhabi to be 'Emirati in style': All about it
Gulf News
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The ambitious project, which was officially signed off in April, is now in the design phase, with regular workshops already taking place between Disney and Miral’s development teams, he revealed. This marks the first new Disney theme park...
UAE Offers Visa-On-Arrival For Indians: But There’s A Catch
Trak.in
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July 1, 2025
The United Arab Emirates has taken a major step to strengthen its ties with India by expanding its visa-on-arrival facility for Indian citizens. Starting February 13, 2025, Indian passport holders with valid residence permits from six additional...
Dubai Financial Services Authority explores regulatory insights into cybersecurity, AI
Zawya
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DUBAI - The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), the independent regulator of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), on Monday published its latest report, “Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Risk in Financial Services:...
Dubai conducts Middle East's first air taxi test flight
CGTN
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Dubai has completed the first-ever piloted eVTOL wingborne flight in a desert test site. /VCG Dubai has completed the first-ever piloted eVTOL wingborne flight in a desert test site. /VCG Dubai has completed the first successful test flight of an...
UAE's Gems Education unveils global expansion plan
The National News
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Gems Education, one of the biggest educators in the UAE, has announced a new programme to export its expertise across eight international markets. The brand behind what has been called the UAE’s most expensive school has unveiled its new division,...
Dubai-based Autoworld invests in Jafza facility to drive regional growth
Zawya
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Dubai: Autoworld International FZCO, the regional distributor for India’s Bajaj Auto, plans to establish a new logistics and distribution hub in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), with total investments of AED 45 million. The 162,000-square-foot hub...
Pakistani Mango Festival showcases the 'King of Fruits' in Abu Dhabi
Gulf Today
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June 30, 2025
The Embassy of Pakistan in the UAE, in collaboration with the Overseas Pakistani Foundation (OPF), hosted the Pakistani Mango Festival 2025 at Le Royal Meridien Hotel, Abu Dhabi, on Monday. The event brought together a large gathering of...
Mubadala announces agreement to invest in Loscam International
Zawya
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ABU DHABI - Mubadala Investment Company announced its agreement to acquire a 30 percent stake in Loscam International, a provider of pallet pooling and returnable packaging solutions across the Asia-Pacific region. Mubadala will join the existing...
Sheikh Mohammed Issues Decree On The Board Of Dubai Sports Council
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Decree No. (13) of 2022 on the Board of Directors of the Dubai Sports Council...
Britain has gone to hell - UK's Richest Billionaire Left London and Moves To UAE
India Herald
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The UK's ninth-richest billionaire has made the decision to relocate his company from london to the United Arab Emirates, saying that "Britain has gone to hell." According to an E24 story, Norwegian shipping magnate john Fredriksen is the most...
Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy Meets Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah,…
The Impressive Times
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July 1, 2025
MECON and NMDC Launch Dubai Operations to Drive Global Engagement and Green Steel Diplomacy TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com NEW DELHI, 01 JUNE: In a landmark development for India’s global industrial outreach, Union Minister of Steel,...
Hut 8 Raises $220 Million as Trump-Linked Crypto Projects Forge Deeper Ties With UAE
Decrypt
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July 1, 2025
In brief Hut 8, a Bitcoin mining firm with Trump family ties, raised $220 million to buy more equipment. The company also registered an office in Dubai, a growing crypto hub, last week. It follows a string of Trump-linked crypto ventures gaining...
Ray Dalio warns that politicians can't solve the 'debt bomb problem' without serious voter blowback
Business Insider
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July 1, 2025
Ray Dalio, the founder and former CEO of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, said on Monday that Republicans and Democrats don't have the political will to reduce the country's national debt. "There is no way that the deficit/debt bomb problem can...
6 big changes coming into effect in the UAE this July
What's On
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July 1, 2025
It’s a new month, and with it comes a fresh set of updates for UAE residents. Whether you’re planning a trip, adjusting your workday, or just navigating life in the heat, these rule and regulation changes taking effect in July are worth knowing...
New Dubai Rental Scam: Expats Frustrated After 'Agents' Collect Deposits, Then Vanish
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many expats moving to Dubai, finding affordable housing is one of the top priorities as they try to balance city life with tight budgets. But in the rush to lock in a budget-friendly room or flat, some are paying a...
Pak Defence Minister rules out support for any US Policy against National Interests
Daily Pakistan
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July 1, 2025
ISLAMABAD – Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said our interests come first as he responded to Abraham Accords Pressure, saying country will act solely in way that independence and sovereignty can be safeguarded. In recent television interview, he...
This Muslim country bans Niqab, face coverings in public places, reason is..., not Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Iran, it is...
DNA India
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July 1, 2025
Officials say the ban is needed for security reasons, as face-covering garments make it difficult for law enforcement to identify individuals. Kazakhstan's Parliament has passed a new bill banning the wearing of niqabs and all face-covering...
Vibe Education Dubai celebrates the Class of 2024
Gulf News
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Key figures from Vibe Education were also present, including Mr. Ramees Koroth, Managing Director; Ms. Dulari Ramees, Director of Governance; and Ms. Shreeja Pillai, Director of Operations, Ms. Angel, Placement manager, and the whole Team of Vibe...