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September 24, 2026

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 […]

01
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 […]

01
Jan

AFCON: Algeria qualify for round of 16

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Algeria secured qualification for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Burkina Faso 1-0 in a match held at Prince Moulay Hassan Stadium in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, as part of the second round of Group Five fixtures. With the result, Algeria raised their tally to six points at the […]

01
Jan

Emirates Carries 55.6m Passengers in 2025

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Emirates consolidated its position in 2025 as the world’s largest international airline after carrying 55.6 million passengers across nearly 180,580 flights, covering distances equivalent to circling the Earth more than 29,000 times, and placing orders for 73 new aircraft. In a statement issued today, the airliner said that 2025, during which it celebrated 40 years […]

31
Dec

Saudi Arabia fields 25 competitors at Dakar Rally 2026

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar Rally has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. This progress has evolved from limited individual entries to a confident national presence, culminating in a Saudi competitor winning the previous edition of the rally.With the seventh […]

31
Dec

Saudi Arabia to roll out four-tier drinks tax from Jan 1

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Saudi Arabia will introduce a new four-tier excise tax system on sweetened beverages from Jan. 1, replacing the current flat-rate levy with a model that links taxation directly to sugar content, the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) said. Under the revised methodology, excise tax will be calculated based on the total amount of sugar […]

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NDMC Secures $13bn Syndicated Loan for Utilities Projects

Ras Al Khaimah Sets Guinness World Record

AFCON: Algeria qualify for round of 16

Emirates Carries 55.6m Passengers in 2025

Saudi Arabia fields 25 competitors at Dakar Rally 2026

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