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Denis Lazavik wins Abu Dhabi Masters
Chessbase News
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August 26, 2025
The 31st Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival came to a close on 24 August, with the Masters Tournament delivering a tense finish. The flagship event of the festival brought together just over 200 players, including 25 rated above 2500. Top...
UAE opens door to ship recycling with more yards seen needed
Hellenic Shipping News
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August 26, 2025
The UAE needs to develop more recycling yards to meet demand from owners looking to scrap their old ships following new regulations that took effect in June, market analysts said. The UAE ship recycling regulation for safe and environmentally...
UAE condemns Israeli 'escalation' in Syria
Middle East Eye
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August 26, 2025
The United Arab Emirates late on Tuesday condemned in a statement the Israeli army's attacks on Syria, expressing its "total rejection" of what it called a violation of sovereignty. This comes as Syrian media reports that six Syrian soldiers were...
Dubai’s RTA awards airport road bridge deal
MEED
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August 26, 2025
The project will improve access to Terminal One of Dubai International airport Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on...
Emirati Women’s Day 2025 Statement | Mohannad Al Kalash, Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan METAP at Zoom Communications
Mid East Information
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August 26, 2025
Emirati Women’s Day 2025 Statement Attributed to: Mohannad Al Kalash, Managing Director for Middle East, Turkey, Africa and Pakistan METAP at Zoom Communications On the special occasion of Emirati Women’s Day 2025, ZOOM is proud to join the...
Emirati padel champion Aisha Alawadhi breaks barriers
Gulf News
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The power of two Another thing padel has going for it? Partnership. After years of solo tennis, Aisha found padel refreshing. “I felt like tennis was kind of a lonely sport… but in padel, you have that partner who can lift you up if you’re not...
Lunate and Brevan Howard to set up investment platform in Abu Dhabi
GCC Business News
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August 26, 2025
Lunate and Brevan Howard have announced the formation of a strategic long-term partnership to establish an investment platform to be domiciled in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), subject to regulatory approval. The partnership plans to launch...
UAE and Angola Forge Stronger Partnership Through Historic State Visit
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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August 26, 2025
In a landmark visit underscoring the growing depth of relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Angola, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, held official talks with His Excellency João Manuel...
UAE-based Space42 signs strategic MoU with Angola’s SISM
GCC Business News
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August 26, 2025
Space42 has signed a landmark five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Angola’s Military Intelligence and Security Service (SISM), marking a major step in bilateral cooperation on advanced technology. The agreement was formalized during...
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...
Remembering Vijayakant’s grand political debut in Tamil Nadu
The Hindu
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August 26, 2025
The second State conference of actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam at Parapathi on the outskirts of Madurai on August 21, 2025 drew huge crowds, mostly his fans, from across Tamil Nadu. The political spectacle evoked memories...
The United Arab Emirates holds over $700 million in Bitcoin
Oak Park Journal
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August 26, 2025
# The United Arab Emirates’ Substantial Bitcoin Holdings ## Introduction The United Arab Emirates has emerged as a significant player in the world of Bitcoin, holding over $700 million worth of the cryptocurrency. Unlike countries like the U.S....
Sheraa in deal to boost UAE-India startup collaboration
Gulf Industry Magazine
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The Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) said it has signed an agreement with Startup Middle East to strengthen cross-border collaboration between the UAE and India’s startup ecosystems. This agreement falls within a broader effort to expand...
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...
5 ways Dubai luxury properties grow your wealth in 2025
Gulf News
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3. Investor-friendly policies Dubai makes buying and selling property simpler and cheaper than many international cities. Add no property tax, clear regulations, and long-term residency options for investors, and it’s easy to see why residents...
Raza Academy Urges Dubai To Illuminate Burj Khalifa For Prophet Muhammad’s 1500th Birth Anniversary
Free Press Journal
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Raza Academy Urges Dubai To Illuminate Burj Khalifa For Prophet Muhammad’s 1500th Birth Anniversary | The Raza Academy, a Mumbai-based religious organisation, has requested Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of the emirate of Dubai,...
Top seed Aadhira loses in qualifier of India Junior International GP
The Shillong Times
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August 27, 2025
Pune, Aug 26: Top-seeded Aadhira Rajkumar lost in the final round of qualifying in the Late Sushant Chipalkatti India Junior International Grand Prix badminton tournament here on Tuesday. Aadhira was beaten by the unseeded Haasana Sree Mallavarapu...
EDGE entity to showcase latest line of pistols, rifles at Abu Dhabi expo
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Caracal, a regional leader in high-performance small arms and an entity of UAE-based EDGE Group, will be showcasing its latest line of commercial pistols, luxury hunting rifles and ammunition, at the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Hunting and...
Abu Dhabi SWF Acquires Brevan Howard Stake, Plans Funds Suite
Wealth Briefing
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As the article illustrates, sovereign wealth funds in a number of Gulf states are buying into wealth management, banking and investment firms, diversifying these jurisdictions' sources of revenue. Lunate, the Abu Dhabi-based investment house...
No income tax, petrol at 50p a litre - no wonder families are fleeing Starmer's Britain for sun-drenched Dubai
This Is Money
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August 26, 2025
Dubai is often seen as the land of influencers, oil magnates and supercars. Former footballer Rio Ferdinand and his wife Kate revealed last week they had moved there with their family – but now growing numbers of ordinary Britons are also heading...