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Abu Dhabi strengthens economic ties with nation
China Daily
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Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economic partnership with China in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to advanced...
Dubai institutes unified, digital-first regulatory construction regime across Emirate
World Construction Network
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August 26, 2025
In July 2025, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), issued Law No 7 of 2025 to encourage investment and regulate construction contract activities across the Emirate of Dubai, one of the seven...
UAE: Big Ticket Awards Over Dh170 Million In 2025 Winners To Pay Off Debts
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Big Ticket has awarded a total of Dh170,121,839 in prizes between January and July 2025. The draw has regularly given away a wide range of prizes: from grand prizes worth Dh150 million, to Dh12.6 million in weekly rewards,...
UAE’s AI-powered school curriculum: A blueprint for Africa’s education transformation
Business and Financial Times
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August 26, 2025
By Seade CAESAR The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has once again positioned itself as a global trailblazer, this time by integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its national school curriculum from kindergarten to Grade 12. This bold initiative,...
UAE grants approval of SPMS oral drug ‘Tolebrutinib’
Gulf News
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Tolebrutinib was developed as an oral inhibitor that targets specific immune cells within the central nervous system, namely B cells and microglia, which are believed to play a key role in disease progression. By addressing underlying chronic...
Pakistan’s agriculture leads export boom to UAE
Gulf News
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Textiles and apparel While textiles remain a mainstay of Pakistan’s exports, participation in high-profile exhibitions such as Gulfood, Gitex Global, and Arab Health has generated over 1,200 business leads and secured nine MoUs worth millions of...
Deadly strikes on Gaza hospital draw outrage
China Daily Global
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By CUI HAIPEI in Dubai and JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily Global | Updated: 2025-08-27 09:08 People work to recover the body of Hussam al-Masri, who was a contractor for Reuters, after he was killed in Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in...
UAE turns seafood waste into powerful carbon-capturing material for climate fight
Interesting Engineering - New York
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August 26, 2025
Researchers at the University of Sharjah, UAE, have developed a new way to turn shrimp waste into a useful carbon material that can capture carbon dioxide. This innovation offers a two-for-one solution, addressing waste management and helping to...
Dubai Investments, Through Globalpharma, Signs MoU with Angola’s Ministry of Health
MedEdge MEA
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August 26, 2025
Signed during the UAE delegation’s visit to Angola, under the agreement Globalpharma will set up operations in DIP Angola to produce essential medicines locally Dubai Investments, a leading investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market...
Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi Reveals Results of its Research Collaboration with Sorbonne University to Promote Positive Behaviour in Household Waste Management
Mid East Information
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August 25, 2025
The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi EAD has announced the results of its research collaboration with Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, which examined residents’ behaviour in managing household waste. This partnership forms a key component of the...
Mayo Clinic researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates;August 2025 — Little is known about what causes ovarian cancer, and there is no way to detect it early yet. About 75% of the time when someone is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it has already progressed to stage 3 or...
Dubai court awards Rs 2.38 crore to Indian expat injured in road accident
The Siasat Daily
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August 26, 2025
An Indian woman who sustained life-altering injuries in a road accident in Dubai last year has been awarded Rs 2.38 crore (Dh 1 million) in damages, prompting her to call on the public to stop jaywalking. The woman identified as Rehmathbi Mamad...
UAE President arrives in Egypt for fraternal talks after concluding state visit to Angola
The Times of India
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August 26, 2025
Sheikh Mohamed arrived in New Alamein City, received by President El-Sisi at El Alamein International Airport on 25 August 2025/ Image: WAM In a continuation of regional diplomatic engagement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has...
New to UAE? 5 women-only groups in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Gulf News
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Marketing and Media Mums, Dubai This group is not just about job offers, it’s a great way to connect with a network of strong, career-focused mums. They host regular events, giving you the chance to meet like-minded women and grow your circle,...
Canadian living in Dubai says she will represent Palestine at Miss Universe pageant
Toronto Sun
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August 26, 2025
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Nadeen Ayoub, 27, shared news on social media earlier this month while wearing Miss Universe Palestine sash Nadeen Ayoub, who claims she will represent Palestine at Miss Universe 2025 in November. Photo by Nadeen Ayoub...
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Delayed probe into UAE cash almost killed Paragraf $55m haul, says CEO
Business Weekly
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CEO Simon Thomas has told The Times newspaper that the company was left hanging two weeks from running out of cash because of red tape. Mubadala acquired 12.8 per cent of Paragraf in the funding round but Thomas warns that some companies might be...
7 essentials in emergency kit for students, UAE 2025
Gulf News
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Being a student in the UAE comes with its fair share of adventures and a few unexpected hiccups. From sudden power cuts to outdoor trips gone awry, having a well-stocked emergency kit can be a total lifesaver. But what should go inside? We’ve...
NB & Associates Brings Innovative Equine-Assisted Training To The UAE: Equicoaching Takes Center Stage At ADIHEX 2025
MENAFN
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August 26, 2025
Abu Dhabi, UAE - August 13, 2025 - NB & Associates, founded by Nadia Bazille, a leader in innovative experiential training, is proud to announce the official launch of its bespoke programs in the United Arab Emirates. The company is also honored...
Tanzania using mass drug administration to fight neglected tropical diseases
Business and Financial Times
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August 26, 2025
By Francis KOKUTSE Buoyed by the determination to fight Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Tanzanian government has turned to the use of Mass Drug Administration especially in schools, and Faraja Lyamuya, focal person of the country’s NTD...
UAE and Angola embrace new economic ties with CEPA signing
GCC Business News
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August 26, 2025
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola have exchanged a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Formalized during the visit of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Angola, the CEPA will spur...