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Masdar marks 20 years, targets 100GW renewable capacity by 2030
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC, known as Masdar, is marking 20 years of operations, highlighting its role in advancing renewable energy development in the UAE and globally.
Founded in 2006 by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al...
UAE raises AED1.1 billion in April Islamic Treasury sukuk auction
ABU DHABI — The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Central Bank of the UAE, has raised AED1.1 billion ($300 million) through its April auction of dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury sukuk.
The issuance is part of the government’s 2026 sukuk...
Sheikh Mohammed Unveils Dh34 Billion Dubai Metro Gold Line
Dubai's ruler has unveiled the emirate's single biggest-ever transport investment — a Dh34 billion ($9 billion), 42-kilometre, fully underground Gold Line that will serve 1.5 million residents across 18 new stations and 15 strategic city zones, with an opening...
UAE President meets BlackRock, discusses ties with Morocco king
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (GDM) — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Wednesday with executives from BlackRock to discuss investment opportunities and deepen financial cooperation, as the Gulf nation continues to position itself as a...
Nissan Magnite fits UAE’s growing appetite for weekend road trips
DUBAI, UAE – More residents are skipping airport lines to explore places closer to home. A Friday drive to Hatta. A long weekend tracing the coastline through Fujairah. No boarding passes. No baggage. No wasted hours in transit. Just a...
HONOR 600 Series revealed with bold new design, ultra-slim bezels and premium build
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates— HONOR has revealed the design of its upcoming HONOR 600 Series, highlighting a bold new look led by a gold finish, ultra-slim bezels and a refined unibody build.
Early visuals released by the company show a...
Sobha Realty unveils ‘Sobha City’ in Abu Dhabi with nature-led waterfront masterplan
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Sobha Realty has announced its entry into Abu Dhabi with the launch of Sobha City, a large-scale, master-planned residential community designed around nature, low-density living and long-term sustainability.
The project, spanning about 38 million square...
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Lost in Dubai, Found Again: The City Where Honesty Still Matters
DUBAI — Cities often build their reputations on grand projects, record-breaking skyscrapers and ambitious visions. Yet sometimes a city's...
What Changes for UAE Residents This June — And What It Means for Your Wallet
DUBAI- June 2026 has quietly ushered in some of the most practical regulatory changes UAE residents have seen in...
Dubai Police Recover AED12 Million Worth of Stolen Oud After Fake Princess Scam
DUBAI— Dubai Police said Saturday they had dismantled a gang that stole luxury oud worth 12 million dirhams ($3.27...
Sharjah Steps Into the Amber Road’s Shadow, Bridges Ancient Worlds at Warsaw Book Fair
WARSAW: When Poland's ancient Amber Road once carried precious resin from Baltic shores to Mediterranean markets, it was part...
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