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DEWA commissions nearly 2,000 substations in 2025
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority commissioned 1,994 new 11kV substations in 2025, a 30 percent jump from 2024, as the emirate's power utility races to keep pace with one...
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UAE, Egypt Condemn Attacks on Vessels and Regional Targets
ABU DHABI— The United Arab Emirates and Egypt have condemned a series of attacks targeting commercial vessels and regional territories over recent days, warning...
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Qatar urges public to report missile and drone debris found at sea
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar's Ministry of Interior called on the public to immediately report any unidentified objects or debris suspected to be remnants of...
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Sharjah ruler creates Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve, sets protections
SHARJAH- Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri decree establishing the “Wadi Al...
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UAE announces winners of date palm photography competition
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates— The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the winners of the...
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Jazan’s Peaks Speak: Green, Serene, and Seen
JIZAN, Saudi Arabia — Jazan Region stands out for its natural diversity and environmental richness, helping establish it as a leading tourist destination in...
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MBR $1 Million Water Award spotlights AI solutions
Applications open for fifth cycle. The award comprises four categories: Innovative Projects, Innovative Research and Development, Innovative Individual and Innovative Crisis Solutions.DUBAI, United Arab...
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Oman Bars Expats From Over 200 Professions in Intensified Omanisation Push
From Mahmoud Rafeeque
Muscat, Oman — Oman has expanded its Omanisation policy by prohibiting expatriates from taking up more than 200 professions starting this year,...
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Bahrain, UAE launch one-point air travel pilot for their citizens
MANAM, Bahrain — The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain this week launched the first phase of a “one-point” air travel system that allows UAE...
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Qatar’s Amir visits UAE, leaders stress regional stability
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (GDM) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani...
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Rare mountain honey steals spotlight at Jazan festival
By A.P. Abdul Rahim
AL-EDABI, Saudi Arabia — In a bustling hall filled with the amber glow of dozens of honey varieties, it is a jar...