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Aldar nets $953m in sales at Fahid

Aldar said 42 percent of the buyers are under the age of 45.

Qualcomm to Alphawave for $2.4 bn

The deal makes Alphawave the latest tech company to depart London.

Equinor signs $27 bn gas deal

The 10-year contract was signed with Centrica.

ADNOC Drilling secures $1.15bn contract

The contract for two jack-up rigs begins in the second quarter.

Etihad Q1 profit $187 million

This is a 30% YoY increase over Q1 2025.

UAE elected Vice Chair of UNESCO’s committee for promotion of cultural diversity

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE has been elected the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the...

Arts & Culture

Asia’s richest man takes global rich to the zoo

The three-day gala -- which saw "Umbrella" singer Rihanna perform on Friday for the first time since last year's Superbowl...

Business

Ferrari World and Warner Bros. break Guinness Records titles

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi broke two Guinness World Records titles in celebration of the...
  • Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi broke the record title with 20,482 contributions during the festive season
  • The Park broke the record title with 4,826 contributions breaking the previous world record of 2,462
Business

Breakbulk Middle East to host top female executives, discuss challenges

Middle East’s largest breakbulk and project cargo event Breakbulk Middle East will host the ‘Women in Breakbulk Breakfast’, as part...
  • A 2021 survey conducted by Gartner Inc shows that women comprise 41 percent of the supply chain workforce in 2021, up from 39 percent in 2020.
  • The primary aim of BBME is to bridge the gender gap in the breakbulk and project cargo industry.
Arts & Culture

Dubai seeks feedback on social services to enhance quality of life

The UAE has issued a decree which seeks to obtain feedback from Emiratis on their requirements for social services, with...
  • The Decree seeks to obtain feedback from Emiratis on their requirements for social services, with the aim of enhancing their quality of life.
  • The Decree also seeks to promote a positive outlook in the community and enhance the role of youth and children through targeted programs.
Investigation

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox Jews confront #MeToo claims

The ultra-Orthodox community or Haredim makes up roughly 12 percent of Israel's 9.3 million population.
  • The ultra-Orthodox community or Haredim makes up roughly 12 percent of Israel's 9.3 million population
  • Haredim are not a homogeneous group, but each professes to live in strict accordance with Jewish law
Arts & Culture

Al Dhafra Festival kicks off in Abu Dhabi

The festival is organized by the Cultural Program and Heritage Festivals Committee, and will run till January 22.
  • The festival features 313 camel runs and this new edition of the event includes the launch of the Bairaq Al Emarat Award for Asayel and Majahim camel breeds
  • Coinciding with the UAE’ Golden Jubilee Celebrations, the Festival's activities now run from 28th October, 2021, to 22nd January, 2022
Arts & Culture

Longest Persian novel Kelidar translated into Arabic, published in Cairo

The longest Persian novel or the second-longest novel in the world “Kelidar” has been translated into Arabic and published in...
  • Kelidar is story of a nomadic Kurdish family, who moved to a village in the outskirt of Sabzevar city in Khorasan Province, northwest Iran
  • Dowlatabadi spent 15 years writing Kelidar in more than 950,000 words. Iran’s Farhang Moaser Publishers published Kelidar in 10 volumes between 1978 and 1984.
Arts & Culture

Kuwait’s council for arts and ISESCO to boost cooperation

Kuwait's National Council for Culture, Arts and Literature (NCCAL) and Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) discussed on...
  • The Secretary-General of NCCAL Kamel Al Abdul Jaleel met with visiting chief of ISSCO Salem Al Malik in Kuwait.
  • More than 366 heritage and archaeological sites have been listed in the Islamic world, hoping to add 1000 more sites by 2025.
Geostrategy

Dubai provides more safeguards for people with special needs or disabilities

Dubai has issued a law that seeks to include the people with special needs or disabilities---known as the people of...
  • Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed issues new law that sets forth the rights of people with disabilities and the services that relevant entities should provide them.
  • The law also outlines the tasks and responsibilities of government entities in implementing the law.
Business

ADJA of Abu Dhabi launches “Child-Friendly Justice” drive

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Academy (ADJA) has launched its first training program under the "Child-Friendly Justice" initiative, seeking to bring...
  • The ADJD Under-Secretary announced that five short training films are being produced and will include lectures translated into Arabic
  • This would contribute to the modernization and development of criminal, personal status and civil procedures
Arts & Culture

‘Power of the Dog,’ ‘West Side Story’ win at untelevised Golden Globes

Will Smith and Nicole Kidman won the prizes for best actor and actress in film dramas for their turns in...
  • Will Smith and Nicole Kidman won the prizes for best actor and actress in film dramas for their turns in "King Richard" and "Being the Ricardos."
  • But none of the stars were present as usual at the Beverly Hilton, with the ceremony held behind closed doors

UAE elected Vice Chair of UNESCO’s committee for promotion of cultural diversity

Abu Dhabi, UAE - The UAE has been elected the Vice Chair of the UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee (IGC) for the...
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UAE focuses on developing a national astronaut team

"Astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi is currently on the longest space mission in Arab history ... This mission has elevated the...
Science

Arab, Islamic universities urged to collaborate on East-West bridge building effort

Makkah, Saudi Arabia - A scientific forum organized by Arab and Islamic universities’ associations has recommended the formation of a...

Saudi league’s transfer window can affect Europe’s clubs, says Liverpool

Singapore, Singapore - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Tuesday urged football authorities to address the late closure of the transfer window...
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French footballer Maximin to play for Al-Ahli after three-year deal

Paris, France - French winger Allan Saint-Maximin on Sunday signed a three-year deal with Saudi Arabia's Al-Ahli after leaving English club...
  • Saint-Maximin, 26, made 124 appearances for Saudi-backed Newcastle and scored 13 goals since joining from Nice in 2019.
  • The financial terms of the deal were not revealed but English press reports have estimated it to be in the region of $38.5 million.
Arts & Culture

Egypt energy-saving measures evoke satirical reaction among citizens

Sweltering without air conditioning during the day and plunged into darkness at night, many Egyptians have responded with anger and...
  • After 11 days of daily blackouts, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli ordered civil servants to work from home once a week.
  • He announced scheduled power outages at least through August, and proposed other solutions to Egypt's energy crisis.
Arts & Culture

Cash rich Saudi football league ‘changed market’, says English club

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Saturday that the Saudi Pro League had "completely changed the...
  • "The Saudi league completely changed the market," Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said.
  • City winger Riyad Mahrez this week became just the latest big name to move to Saudi football.