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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...

SHARJAH- Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Emiri decree establishing the “Wadi Al Qarha Nature Reserve” in the emirate. The decree stipulates that the reserve will be created with...

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...

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...

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...

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates— The General Secretariat of the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the winners of the 17th “Date Palm Tree Through the Eyes of the World” photography competition. Held under the patronage...

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...