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EasyLease H1 profit $12.2m

Revenue rises on stronger operations.

FAB profit edges higher

Income growth supports steady earnings.

UAB H1 profit climbs

Income, lending drive first-half growth

Sanad posts record revenue

Growth driven by global demand for services.

Bank of Sharjah profit up 39%

Bank's total assets grow 10% to $14.4 billion.

Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army

Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service,...

US census to include Middle Eastern or North African category

The next US census and federal government forms will include new options for race and ethnicity including a category for...

Geostrategy
Arts & Culture

UAE Declaration of Arabic Language launched by Sheikh Mohammed

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, on Tuesday launched the UAE Declaration of Arabic Language...
  • The declaration aims to draw out a unified roadmap for various institutions in Arab countries.
  • The declaration was introduced in the presence of the Arab Ministers of Culture to mark the World Arabic Language Day
Arts & Culture

Mosul museum restores pre-Islamic treasures ruined in Iraq war

The Iraqi government is trying to restore ancient artifacts from the Mosul museum.
  • Iraq's 2,500-year-old treasure in Mosul museum is being restored with the help of France's famous Louvre museum
  • An online exhibition will be held to show the Ancient artefacts as soon as the restoration work is complete
Arts & Culture

UAE ends cinema censorship, introduces 21+ age rating

The UAE announced Sunday it will no longer censor cinematic releases, introducing a 21 and above age rating for films...
  • The UAE has decided that it will no longer censor cinematic releases
  • The country has introduced a 21 and above age rating for films it classifies for mature audiences

Kuwait denies withdrawing driving permits of expats

The ministry said in a statement that the personnel were actually engaged in routine upgrade of the licenses' data system.
  • The ministry said in a statement that the personnel were actually engaged in routine upgrade of the licenses' data system
  • It warned that illegal permits will be withdrawn and the involved person would be subject to legal procedures
Arts & Culture

Ben Sulayem first non-European president of International Automobile Federation

Mohammed ben Sulayem became the first non-European to be elected president of the International Automobile Federation (FIA) on Friday and...
  • The 60-year-old Emirati gained 61.62 percent of the votes cast compared to 36.62 percent for his sole rival Britain's Graham Stoker.
  • Ben Sulayem, 14 times the Middle East rally champion, was supported by his region, which is becoming increasingly influential in motorsport.
Arts & Culture

Saudi camel beauty pageant hit by cheating

The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is an annual bedouin event held in the desert northeast of Riyadh that lures breeders...
  • As many as 43 entrants were disqualified for botox injections and other cosmetic enhancements.
  • The enhancements are made in a bid to make the camels' lips droopier and their humps more shapely -- key attributes in the pageant.

RewirEd Summit concluded at Expo 2020 Dubai

The RewirEd Summit sponsored by Etihad Airways and Hettich in Expo 2020 Dubai concluded yesterday with a series of major...
  • The RewirEd Declaration launched by UNESCO and Dubai Cares on Connectivity for Education was the key announcement of this summit
  • The UAE was praised by all the five presidents along with 45 ministers in the summit for delivering quality education
Economy

Tunisia’s president announces constitutional referendum

Kais Saied presented a roadmap for restoring democratic institutions, and announced a nationwide public consultation from January 1 until March...
  • Tunisian president has extended parliament suspension for one more year until December 2022
  • Direct meetings would be held to receive suggestions for constitutional reforms of Tunisia
Arts & Culture

UNESCO adds Arabic calligraphy into heritage list

A total of 16 Muslim-majority countries, led by Saudi Arabia, presented the nomination to UNESCO, which announced the listing on...
  • The UNESCO listing "will certainly have a positive impact" on preserving the tradition, said Abdelmajid Mahboub from the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society.
  • The number of specialized Arab calligraphic artists had dropped sharply, according to the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society.
Economy

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...
  • Other GCC countries -- including Qatar , Saudi Arabia, Kuwait , Oman and Bahrain -- also figured prominently in the index
  • Switzerland ranks first globally, followed by Sweden, the US, Finland and the Netherlands

Israel top court rules ultra-Orthodox men must serve in army

Jerusalem, Undefined - Israel's top court ruled unanimously on Tuesday that the state must draft ultra-Orthodox Jewish men into military service,...

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Jordan, Iraq explore ways to enhance cooperation in drug addiction treatment

Amman -- Jordan's Minister of Health, Firas Hawari, met with the head and members of the Committee on Combating Drugs...

Rise of the machines: AI spells danger for Hollywood stunt workers

The lack of guarantees over the future use of AI is one of the major factors at stake in the...
Arts & Culture

Sheikha Bodour to chair revamped board at American University of Sharjah

SHARJAH -- Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has outlines the restructuring...
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Lebanon to ban Barbie film for allegedly promoting homosexuality

BEIRUT, LEBANON - Lebanon's culture minister said on Wednesday he had asked authorities to ban hit movie "Barbie" for purportedly "promoting...
  • The film, which has topped $1 billion in global revenues, was due to be screened in Lebanese cinemas from August 31.
  • Though it was widely anticipated by LGBTQ communities worldwide, the film does not contain any overt references to same-sex relationships.
Science

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...
  • As Emirati Sultan Al Neyadi completes Arab's longest space mission and first ISS spacewalk, UAE's Astronaut Program now boasts four qualified astronauts
  • MBRSC plans a mid-2024 launch for the advanced MBZ-SAT as UAE strengthens space ties with Bahrain, Kuwait, and seeks collaborations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia

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...
  •  The forum has urged Arab and Islamic universities to form working groups of scholars in different universities and media and cultural institutions
  •  The forum also called for adopting new ideas to enrich dialogue and enhance inter-civilizational dialogue and humanitarian communication