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DUBAI/SHARJAH — The United Arab Emirates’ aviation sector signalled fresh momentum on Wednesday as carrier flydubai posted record profits, Air Arabia unveiled a new European route and lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) struck a $7 billion acquisition deal. Dubai-based flydubai...

Ahmedabad, INDIA — Defending champions India suffered a stunning 76-run defeat to South Africa in their ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight clash on Sunday — a result that has ignited fresh scrutiny of selection, batting frailties...

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 Emirates – The Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award is prioritising artificial intelligence-driven innovation...

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi’s real estate market recorded transactions worth a record 142 billion dirhams ($38.7 billion) in 2025, up 44 percent in value and 52 percent in volume compared with the previous year, the Abu...

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates- The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its position as a global leader in artificial intelligence by joining forces with 58 nations at a major summit in New Delhi, committing to enhanced international cooperation on...

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— Fireworks over malls, cyclists streaming down Sheikh Zayed Road at dawn and shoppers queuing for gold raffles — in 2025, Dubai doubled down on its formula of festivals as economic engine. The city’s year-round calendar of...

From Mahmoud Rafeeque Muscat, Oman — Oman has expanded its Omanisation policy by prohibiting expatriates from taking up more than 200 professions starting this year, a step aimed at prioritizing jobs for citizens and advancing economic diversification under Vision 2040. The...