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Abu Dhabi Harlequins win UAE Premiership, their fifth trophy of the season
DUBAI // Cup winners. Sevens winners. Champions of the UAE. Champions of West Asia. And in both the men’s and women’s game, too. Adding in the second-tier conference title to boot is just showing off. If there was any debate left as to who is the...
UAE President Celebrates Wedding of Faisal Al Bannai’s Sons
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today attended a wedding reception hosted by His Excellency Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai to celebrate the marriage of his sons: Abdulaziz to the daughter of Najeeb Ibrahim Mohammed Al...
Nigerian engineering company sues UAE firm; demands $10m for alleged multiple breaches
A Nigerian firm, Cona Engineering and Technical Services Limited, has sued a United Arab Emirates company, John Crane Middle East FZE, demanding over $10 million for alleged multiple contractual breaches. In the suit No: FCT/HC/CV/323/2025 filed...
Dubai-Bound SpiceJet Flight From Madurai Diverted To Chennai Due To Technical Snag
Last Updated:October 27, 2025, 15:37 IST SpiceJet flight SG23 from Madurai to Dubai made an emergency landing in Chennai due to a suspected technical snag. All 160 passengers and seven crew landed safely. The Dubai-bound flight from Madurai landed...
Pakistan aims to double trade with UAE within three years
DUBAI: Pakistan is aiming to double its trade with the United Arab Emirates to 20 billion US dollars within the next three years, said Khurram Schehzad, Advisor to the Finance Minister. Schehzad made the remarks while addressing the Pakistan...
UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 kicks off
The UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 has been kicked off on 27th October under the theme “Building Bridges for Sustainable Growth”. Hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al...
UAE Highlights Innovation in Disaster Management at G20 Ministerial Meeting in South Africa
6The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), which stands for the UAE, took part in the fourth G20 Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction held in Cape Town, South Africa. The meeting brought together ministers,...
UAE 'Visa Runs' explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates
A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it's done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to...
Roblox "strongly contests" Iraqi ban, claims the government's reasoning is "inaccurate"
Roblox has responded to the decision of Iraq to ban access to Roblox on the grounds of child safety concerns, saying it "strongly contests" the Iraqi government's claim that its platform is "incompatible with social values and traditions." As...
UAE food sector embracing AI, cloud tech to drive efficiency
AI in the UAE food industry: A Quick Summary The UAE aims to be a global AI leader by 2031 through its national AI strategy. Local food authority ADAFSA partnered with the national AI office to enhance food security. ADAFSA uses AI to improve...
Emirati Media Forum kicks off 28th October
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and in the presence of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...
Hamdan bin Mohammed opens Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Dubai
Dubai as a global hub for urban innovation Sheikh Hamdan highlighted that hosting the summit reflects Dubai’s status as a global hub for urban dialogue, fostering innovative solutions for smarter, more sustainable cities. The participation of city...
Oman Law Firm of the Year and Oman Lawyer of the Year; Big wins for MAQ Legal at IFLR Middle East Awards 2025
Muscat: Leading Omani law firm, Al Maamary, Al Abri & Co. (MAQ Legal) has won Oman Law Firm of the Year, and managing partner, Asad Qayyum, Oman Lawyer of the Year, at the IFLR Middle East Awards 2025. MAQ Legal also secured the prestigious Impact...
Kuwait to host UAE World Falcon Racing championship
KUWAIT: Acting Director General of the Public Authority for Sport, Bashar Abdullah, affirmed that Kuwait’s hosting of the first edition of the UAE World Falcon Racing Championship next December is a source of pride and honor, noting that it falls...
World News | UAE Land Forces Commander Receives Guard of Honour, Begins 2-day India Visit
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces Commander Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami received a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the South Lawn in New Delhi on Monday, marking the start of his official...
World News | UAE Ambassador Presents Credentials to President of Egypt
Cairo [Egypt], October 27 (ANI/WAM): Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi presented his credentials as Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Arab Republic of Egypt to Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt, at the headquarters of the Egyptian Presidency...
From Palm Jebel Ali to Emaar Hills: UAE’s hottest new homes, waterfront villas revealed
Image credit: Supplied Dubai’s real estate market has continued its remarkable upward trajectory in Q3 2025, driven largely by a surge in off-plan sales and sustained investor confidence. According to Metropolitan Premium Properties (MPP), one of...
UAE tops the world with over 6 million VPN downloads: But is it legal?
In the first half of 2025, UAE residents downloaded over 6.1 million VPN apps, maintaining the highest global adoption rate/ Image: TechRadar How the UAE became the world’s top adopter of VPN technology The United Arab Emirates has emerged as the...
Dubai launches Al Maktoum archives to preserve rulers’ legacy
Daijiworld Media Network – Dubai Dubai, Oct 27: In a landmark move to preserve its rich heritage, Dubai has inaugurated the Al Maktoum Archives, a dedicated institution to document the emirate’s history and the enduring contributions of its ruling...
Telegram’s Pavel Durov Offers to Reclaim Stolen Louvre Jewels and Return Them to Abu Dhabi Museum
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has entered an unexpected conversation about art, culture, and security after offering to buy back the jewels stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris and donate them to the Louvre Abu Dhabi. His remark came after a...