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Sharjah investment forum to draw 10,000 participants

SHARJAH - More than 10,000 participants from over 60 countries are expected to attend the Sharjah Investment Forum (SIF 2026) on Oct. 14 and...

ADFD paper highlights financing for energy transition

ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has published a knowledge paper outlining how development finance institutions can mobilise capital, reduce investment...

Dubai T100 Triathlon attracts over 2,000 athletes from 57 nationalities

DUBAI - More than 2,000 athletes representing 57 nationalities have registered for the third edition of the Dubai T100...

Seven health research projects win inaugural Sheikh Hamdan grant

DUBAI — Seven research projects spanning biomedical science, medical education and health policy have been selected for the inaugural Sheikh...

France brings its art of scent to Beautyworld Dubai

DUBAI— France is bringing more than its beauty products to Dubai this year. It is bringing a piece of...

Dubai luxury rentals register AED6.79bn in eight months

Dubai registered over 2,000 residential rental contracts worth AED1 million or more in the first eight months of 2026....

DMCC’s Chinese business grows amid trade surge

DUBAI — DMCC has recorded 9.4 percent growth in its Chinese business community over the past 12 months, the...

Abu Dhabi launches reproductive health drive

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi's Department of Health announced Thursday the launch of an integrated reproductive health programme with...