Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Iran as Tehran sends nuclear proposal to US
Iran has sent a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatari mediators, with Washington reviewing the offer as Tehran awaits...
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UAE enterprises face AI governance gap as security risks mount
A new Microsoft, CPX and IDC study finds widespread AI security risks, unauthorized tool use and limited preparedness for autonomous...
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GCC secretary general says start of Schengen visa waiver process ‘very close’
Speaking to the Arab Views podcast hosted by Faisal J. Abbas, Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi said visa-free travel would apply to...
- Al-Budaiwi rejects claims of Gulf disunity, saying cooperation expanded after the 28 February Iranian attacks at every level.
- He said the EU side was insisting on adding aspects to the FTA, including human rights clauses, which the GCC believes should be removed.
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Can the Middle East become a bigger driver of Accenture’s growth?
“The question for investors is," says Nagham Hassan, Market Analyst at etoro MENA, "whether AI will expand Accenture’s business or...
- The Middle East remains a relatively small part of Accenture’s global business, but recent disruption has highlighted its exposure to regional uncertainty.
- In its third-quarter earnings call, the company reported an approximately $100 million revenue impact relative to expectations from the regional conflict.
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Trump threatens Iran again as US moves 2000 marines to Middle East
Trump said the current confrontation with Iran would end “very soon” and warned that Tehran “won’t be around very long”...
- Oil prices rose as markets responded to reports of the additional U.S. military deployment and concerns about disruption to regional supplies.
- Yemen's Armed Forces said there had been 20 air attacks against Houthi positions, movements and vehicles in Taiz.
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Fatima El Mansouri appointed Morocco’s first woman prime minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is the second woman to serve as prime minister in the Arab world after Najla Bouden’s...
- El Mansouri, a 50-year-old urban planning minister and the mayor of Marrakesh, was tasked with forming a new government..
- She entered local governance early, when she was elected mayor of Marrakesh in 2009, becoming the first woman to hold the city’s mayoralty.
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Iran, US remain at odds over Strait of Hormuz reopening, ending war
Iran’s army chief, General Amir Hatami, said the war with the United States was not over and that Tehran needed...
- IRGC says it captured a US Remus 600 underwater vehicle in the Strait, amid escalating tensions over maritime access.
- France says military assistance to Saudi Arabia remains defensive, as Houthi missile and drone attacks add another regional front.
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Etihad to launch year-round Red Sea-Abu Dhabi service
Etihad Airways will launch a year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia's Red Sea International Airport in October, expanding...
- Etihad will operate twice-weekly Airbus A320 flights between Abu Dhabi and Red Sea International Airport from October.
- The new service expands access to Saudi Arabia's Red Sea tourism destination, where 11 resorts are already operating.
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Abu Dhabi sees rise in licences for Emirati businesswomen
The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority issued 3,058 new economic licences to Emirati female entrepreneurs and businesswomen between January and June,...
- Abu Dhabi issued 3,058 new licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs during the first half, up from 2,873 last year.
- Mobdea licences, designed to support women turning creative pursuits into businesses, increased 10.1 percent during the first six months.
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Kushner to meet Netanyahu after Hamas talks as Hormuz shipping slows
The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to...
- Kushner urged Hamas to take concrete, verifiable steps, while the group reiterated commitment to the US-backed Gaza plan.
- Five commodity vessels crossed Hormuz Saturday, with none registered Sunday, compared with 31 crossings during the previous weekend.
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Sharjah real estate deals jump 62 percent in July
Dubai, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8 percent in July from the previous month to AED7 billion...
- Sharjah real estate transactions climbed 61.8 percent month-on-month to $1.91 billion as transaction volumes increased 25.3 percent in July.
- Largest land sale reached AED850 million while mortgages totaled AED1 billion, highlighting sustained investment across 129 areas statewide.
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Dubai population rises 7.5 percent to 4.58 million in 2025
Dubai's population grew 7.5 percent to more than 4.58 million by the end of 2025, fuelled by economic expansion and...
- Dubai's daytime population reaches 6.392 million as commuters, tourists and temporary visitors significantly increase demand for public infrastructure daily.
- Real-time census replaces traditional population counts using government records, artificial intelligence and continuously updated administrative data for planning.
Trump threatens to ‘destroy’ Iran as Tehran sends nuclear proposal to US
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UAE ranks first in Arab world, 11th globally in Global Knowledge Index
Qatar was at the 38th place, Saudi Arabia at 40, Kuwait (48), Oman (52), and Bahrain (55) in the Global...
Oman sees hospitality industry revenue fall 3.5%
The National Centre for Statistics and Information says domestic guest have supported the Oman's hotels.
Cyclone Shaheen kills four in Oman; UAE, Saudi on alert
Tropical Cyclone Shaheen bore down on Oman on Sunday, killing at least three people, and authorities urged residents to evacuate...
12 die in Saudi Arabia from Covid as infection lingers
Twelve people have died in Saudi Arabia from COVID-19, taking the total count of people having succumbed to the disease...
Saudi officials seize a big load of drugs at border with Jordan
A consignment of two million illegal pills was seized by the Saudi authorities along the kingdom’s border with Jordan. The...
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Trump threatens Iran again as US moves 2000 marines to Middle East
Trump said the current confrontation with Iran would end “very soon” and warned that Tehran “won’t be around very long”...
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Fatima El Mansouri appointed Morocco’s first woman prime minister
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Iran, US remain at odds over Strait of Hormuz reopening, ending war
Iran’s army chief, General Amir Hatami, said the war with the United States was not over and that Tehran needed...
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Abu Dhabi sees rise in licences for Emirati businesswomen
The Abu Dhabi Registration Authority issued 3,058 new economic licences to Emirati female entrepreneurs and businesswomen between January and June,...
- Abu Dhabi issued 3,058 new licences to Emirati women entrepreneurs during the first half, up from 2,873 last year.
- Mobdea licences, designed to support women turning creative pursuits into businesses, increased 10.1 percent during the first six months.
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Kushner to meet Netanyahu after Hamas talks as Hormuz shipping slows
The meeting comes two weeks after Hamas endorsed the latest stage of Trump's Gaza plan, which Netanyahu has refused to...
- Kushner urged Hamas to take concrete, verifiable steps, while the group reiterated commitment to the US-backed Gaza plan.
- Five commodity vessels crossed Hormuz Saturday, with none registered Sunday, compared with 31 crossings during the previous weekend.
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Sharjah real estate deals jump 62 percent in July
Dubai, UAE -- Real estate transactions in Sharjah rose 61.8 percent in July from the previous month to AED7 billion...
- Sharjah real estate transactions climbed 61.8 percent month-on-month to $1.91 billion as transaction volumes increased 25.3 percent in July.
- Largest land sale reached AED850 million while mortgages totaled AED1 billion, highlighting sustained investment across 129 areas statewide.