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March 28, 2026

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Sharjah Ruler approves AED44.5bn 2026 budget

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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has formally approved the general budget for the emirate, which encompasses total expenditures of approximately AED44.5 billion. This budget is designed to foster financial sustainability, enhance cultural, scientific, and economic prosperity, and promote social welfare for all residents of […]

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PureHealth pilots ‘Nada’ AI tool for doctors

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PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, has announced the launch of the pilot phase of “Nada”, an AI-powered service that functions as a secure digital assistant, supporting physicians by capturing and organising clinical notes from medical conversations in real time. The pilot has been rolled out across selected PureHealth healthcare facilities as […]

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UAE to host record-breaking New Year’s Eve fireworks

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The UAE is set to ring in 2026 in spectacular fashion, with a lineup of record-breaking fireworks, drone shows, and never-before-seen pyrotechnic feats. From some of the world’s longest fireworks displays to massive drone formations, the nation is preparing to light up the skies on New Year’s Eve. Here’s what to look forward to on December […]

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Fakeeh University Hospital Sets New Benchmarks in Advanced Gene Therapy, Attracting Patients from Around the World

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Dubai, 29/12/2025 Fakeeh University Hospital is emerging as a global destination for advanced gene therapy, delivering highly specialized treatments for rare genetic and neuromuscular disorders and reinforcing Dubai’s growing reputation as a center for world-class tertiary care. Among its landmark achievements, the hospital became the first facility in the region to administer Duvyzat (givinostat), an advanced therapy […]

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Saudi-Tunisian business forum spotlights growing joint investments

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The Saudi-Tunisian Business Forum concluded in the capital, Riyadh. The forum was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in cooperation with the Ministry of Investment and the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and was attended by Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef and Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir […]

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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female PM, dies at 80

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Zia’s archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined the country’s politics for a generation Former Bangladeshi prime minister Khaleda Zia, whose archrivalry with Sheikh Hasina defined the country’s politics for a generation, has died, her political party said on Tuesday. She was 80. “The BNP chairperson and former prime minister, the national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, passed […]

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George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship

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The actor said privacy laws protecting children from paparazzi were a key factor in the family’s decision George Clooney has been granted French citizenship, along with his wife Amal Clooney and their two children, according to an official decree in France’s government gazette. The publication confirms an ambition Clooney alluded to early in December when he […]

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Morocco, Mali, South Africa reach AFCON last 16

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Morocco, Mali, and South Africa have all booked their places in the now-running CAF AFCON 2025 knockout stages following tonight’s final group-stage fixtures. The Atlas Lions comfortably progressed after a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The win ensures Morocco finish at the summit of Group A with […]

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SP Jain and IWBD Launch Global Board Readiness Program to Empower Leaders

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SP Jain and IWBD Launch Global Board Readiness Program to Empower Leaders Dubai, UAE – SP Jain School of Global Management the top ranked Australian Business School has partnered with the International Women Board of Directors (IWBD) to launch the Global Board Readiness Program, a comprehensive 30-hour executive development initiative designed to prepare mid- to […]

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Sharjah Ruler approves AED44.5bn 2026 budget

PureHealth pilots ‘Nada’ AI tool for doctors

UAE to host record-breaking New Year’s Eve fireworks

Fakeeh University Hospital Sets New Benchmarks in Advanced Gene Therapy, Attracting Patients from Around the World

Saudi-Tunisian business forum spotlights growing joint investments

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female PM, dies at 80

George Clooney and wife Amal granted French citizenship

Morocco, Mali, South Africa reach AFCON last 16

SP Jain and IWBD Launch Global Board Readiness Program to Empower Leaders

What’s happening with Iran-US ‘talks’?

UAE braces for heavy rain until.

Gulf hit by 83% of Iran’s.

Abu Dhabi debris kills 2, injures.

What’s happening with Iran-US.

UAE braces for heavy.

Gulf hit by 83%.