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UAE delegation reviews Alexandria University’s programmes in preparation for opening its branch in Abu Dhabi
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 23, 2025
Alexandria [Egypt], August 23 (ANI/WAM): A UAE delegation, headed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria University, visited Alexandria University in Egypt to review preparations for...
World News | UAE Delegation Reviews Alexandria University's Programmes in Preparation for Opening Its Branch in Abu Dhabi
Latestly
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August 23, 2025
Alexandria [Egypt], August 23 (ANI/WAM): A UAE delegation, headed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria University, visited Alexandria University in Egypt to review preparations for...
UAE: Over one million students return to school Monday
Gulf News
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Public and private schools across the UAE that follow the Ministry of Education curriculum, along with kindergartens, are preparing to welcome students back on Monday, August 25, marking the start of the 2025–2026 academic year. More than one...
UAE Banks and Tech Firms Join Forces to Explore AI in Finance
Fintech News Middle East
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August 22, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox The Innovation Hub of the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) has launched a joint initiative to explore the application of both traditional and generative AI in...
‘Buy a whole building’: Why the world’s wealthy are trading London and New York for Dubai’s tax-free luxury
Malay Mail
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August 23, 2025
DUBAI, Aug 23 — Rich people are flocking to Dubai in record numbers, drawn to the desert city by its zero-income tax policy and easy luxury lifestyle that has become harder to maintain elsewhere. The United Arab Emirates and particularly Dubai...
Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week 2025 set to kick off in November
GCC Business News
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August 22, 2025
The inaugural Abu Dhabi Autonomous Week, organized by the Smart and Autonomous Systems Council (SASC), will take place from 10-15 November 2025, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of...
Do animals feel grief? UAE scientists explain rare video of dolphin mourning dead baby
Khaleej Times
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Last week, scientists in Abu Dhabi spotted a stirring display of animal behaviour in the emirate's waters: a mother dolphin pushing her lifeless calf around. The video quickly sparked a range of reactions from social media users, from heartbreak...
Legacy Meets Luxury Living As Al Huzaifa Marks 50-Year Evolution – Expanding from Interiors to UAE Real Estate
Middle East News 247
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August 22, 2025
Al Huzaifa, the renowned UAE homegrown luxury furniture and interior design brand, announced the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties — marking its strategic evolution into real estate development. Building on nearly 50 years of design and...
How Etihad Rail cutting travel time will reshape UAE property markets
Khaleej Times
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The UAE’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and towns are set to gain significantly from the launch of Etihad Rail’s passenger services next year – an upgrade that could potentially elevate them to Tier-1 and Tier-2 status. According to real estate...
The Guinness Star and the Crescent: Record-Breaking Gemstones, Certified by Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL)
Middle East News 247
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August 22, 2025
Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry. A Sri Lankan-born UAE resident is now the sole Guinness World...
Back-to-School season: Dubai RTA tightens school bus safety rules for 2025–2026 academic year
The Times of India
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RTA has rolled out enhanced guidelines and safety checks for all school bus operators and drivers/Image: File Ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out enhanced guidelines and safety checks...
How this Emirati artist and designer merges heritage with modernity
Emirates Woman
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August 23, 2025
Fashion With a honed eye and innate artistic sensibility, Emirati artist and designer Yasmin Al Mulla bridges the gap between heritage and modernity across her creative disciplines. What do the first 30 minutes of your day look like, your morning...
Sungrow debuts two PV&ESS next-generation solutions in Dubai
Gulf Industry Magazine
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Sungrow, the global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, successfully debuted two groundbreaking products —1+X 2.0 Modular Inverter and PowerTitan 3.0 ESS in the MEA market during PV&ESS Summit in Dubai on August 21. Over 300...
‘Can my landlord increase the rent after renewing the lease?'
The National News
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Question: I’ve just renewed my lease in Dubai after living in the same apartment for four years. Two weeks later, my landlord called saying he wants to raise the rent because “the market’s up” and he could get more from someone else. I'm a single...
UAE emerges as manufacturing hub for Indian companies
News9 Live
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August 22, 2025
India News Burj Khalifa was opened on January 4, 2010 (Photo credit: Fraser Hall/The Image Bank/Getty Images) New Delhi: “Make in Emirates, make for the world.” That has been the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) pitch since 2021. Now, the message is...
1,400-Year-Old Cross Found Near Abu Dhabi Sheds Light on Early Christianity
Greek Reporter
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August 22, 2025
Archaeologists on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, have unearthed a well-preserved 1,400-year-old Christian cross. Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Archaeologists on Sir Bani Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, have uncovered a well-preserved...
Dubai Police join school run to help ease traffic on first day of new term
The National News
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Dubai Police will almost double the scale of their operations from last year for the first day of the school term on Monday. The force is stepping up its presence to ease traffic at 71 schools in the emirate, up from 36 in 2024. The first day of...
TimeframeHow Mercedes and BMW became part of the UAE’s growth story
The National News
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In 1985, Abu Dhabi's first BMW showroom and workshop opened in Umm Al Nar. Founded by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamid, Abu Dhabi Motors, which is celebrating its 40 years this year, began with a modest 24 employees, bringing the popular German...
'We never had concrete proof': Archaeologists discover Christian cross in Abu Dhabi, proving 1,400-year-old site was a monastery" target="_self"…
LiveScience
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August 22, 2025
Archaeologists have uncovered a complete plaster cross dating to 1,400 years ago during an excavation in the United Arab Emirates. The Christian symbol finally proves that a series of houses discovered decades ago were part of a monastery. "This...
Aplicatech Expands Microsoft Dynamics 365 Expertise To Drive Digital Transformation In Dubai
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- ForPressRelease) Aplicatech, a leading technology consulting and implementation company, is proud to strengthen its position as a trusted Dynamics 365 Finance and Operation Partner and Dynamics 365 Business Central Partner in the UAE....