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February 8, 2026

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Jan

Mohammed bin Rashid meets with business leaders

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met today at Zabeel Palace with a group of prominent individuals including business leaders, dignitaries, Sheikhs, members of the Federal National Council, traders, investors, ministers, and senior officials from government and semi-government entities. The meeting reflects H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s […]

03
Jan

Saudi Arabia Sets New Naming Rules

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Saudi Arabia has issued a comprehensive set of binding regulations governing the naming of public facilities across the Kingdom, introducing unified standards, governance frameworks, and explicit religious and administrative restrictions. Published in the Umm Al Qura official Gazette, the new “Rules and Standards for Naming Public Facilities” were approved by the Saudi Cabinet and are set to […]

02
Jan

Abu Dhabi first in world to deliver ITVISMA

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Abu Dhabi has achieved a global milestone by becoming the first in the world to administer ITVISMA (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a breakthrough gene replacement therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) The treatment was successfully delivered at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) under the supervision of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH). Developed by Novartis, […]

02
Jan

Saudi Digital Economy Expands GDP Share

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Saudi Arabia’s digital economy continued to expand in 2024, accounting for 16.0% of the Kingdom’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from 15.6% in 2023, according to the results of the Digital Economy Survey. The core digital economy contributed 2.7% to GDP, while the narrow digital economy accounted for 2.4%. The broad digital economy made […]

02
Jan

Oulu, Trenčín Named 2026 European Culture Capitals

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The cities of Oulu in Finland and Trenčín in Slovakia have been selected as European Capitals of Culture for 2026. The European Union annually names several cities as European Capitals of Culture to underline Europe’s cultural diversity and honour the cultural and artistic identity of each region. The two cities replace Chemnitz in Germany’s Saxony […]

02
Jan

UAE Field Hospital Continues Aid in Gaza

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The UAE field hospital in the Gaza Strip continues its medical and humanitarian services as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the health system and reinforcing its capacity to address current humanitarian challenges. The hospital continues to receive patients and deliver comprehensive healthcare services, including examinations, treatments and surgeries, as part of the UAE’s […]

01
Jan

UAE lowers legal maturity to 18

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UAE announces the passing of a new law on the age of maturity. The UAE has lowered the age of legal maturity from 21 to 18 under a new federal decree law issuing an updated Civil Transactions Law. The reform also amends the minimum age for guardianship over financial affairs, allowing individuals aged 18 to manage […]

01
Jan

New Year Brings New Life: UAE Hospitals Welcome First Babies of 2026

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The first hours of New Year’s Day 2026 were marked by moments of joy and hope across leading hospitals in the UAE, as newborns arrived safely into the world—symbolising fresh beginnings for their families and the year ahead. A Midnight Arrival at NMC Specialty Hospital At precisely 12:11 a.m. on January 1, 2026, Rakhi, an […]

01
Jan

NDMC Secures $13bn Syndicated Loan for Utilities Projects

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The National Debt Management Center (NDMC) announced the successful arrangement of a seven-year syndicated loan amounting to $13 billion, aimed at supporting power, water, and public utilities projects. This transaction forms part of the Kingdom’s Medium-Term Debt Strategy, which seeks to diversify funding sources to meet financing needs at a fair cost over the medium […]

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Jan

Ras Al Khaimah Sets Guinness World Record

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Ras Al Khaimah ushered in 2026 with a 15-minute New Year’s Eve spectacle of drones and fireworks, setting a new Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial display of a phoenix formed by multirotor drones. The centrepiece of the celebration was a large-scale drone performance that transformed the night sky into a series of […]

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Mohammed bin Rashid meets with business leaders

Saudi Arabia Sets New Naming Rules

Abu Dhabi first in world to deliver ITVISMA

Saudi Digital Economy Expands GDP Share

Oulu, Trenčín Named 2026 European Culture Capitals

UAE Field Hospital Continues Aid in Gaza

UAE lowers legal maturity to 18

New Year Brings New Life: UAE Hospitals Welcome First Babies of 2026

NDMC Secures $13bn Syndicated Loan for Utilities Projects

Ras Al Khaimah Sets Guinness World Record

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