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TimeframeTravis Scott’s Abu Dhabi legacy ahead of his 2025 return
The National News
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With more than $210 million in revenue across 78 shows, Travis Scott’s Circus Maximus World Tour – set to hit Abu Dhabi on November 15 – is officially the highest-grossing solo rap tour of all time. But back in 2016, when the rapper first touched...
Researchers discover surprising side effect of ban on plastic grocery bags: 'We can judge it very well'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 18, 2025
"The last year we've seen a tremendous, very good reduction by 60 to 80%." by Lily CrowderJuly 18, 2025 The United Arab Emirates' ban on single-use plastic bags took effect in 2024, and the results are already proving that it has been incredibly...
Dubai Museum of the Future Summer Pass Unlocks a Season of Wonder
Times of Dubai
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July 18, 2025
July 18, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Let’s face it, Dubai summers can feel intense. But this year, the Dubai Museum of the Future is offering more than just a break from the heat. It’s offering a season of discovery, imagination, and connection, all...
UAE expats are choosing gold over their bank savings
Gulf News
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Dubai: In a country where skyscrapers rise from the desert and luxury feels like second nature, it’s no surprise that gold—timeless, tangible, and trusted—is becoming the go-to savings tool for many UAE expats. While banks offer safety and...
Canadian citizen locked up in UAE prison says he was denied due process and medical care
Winnipeg City News
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July 18, 2025
A trip to the Middle East ended horribly for a Canadian citizen who is now back home and speaking out about what he calls a lack of help from the Canadian government for allegations of poor treatment while inside a prison in the United Arab...
Why UAE Is doubling down big time on data centres
Gulf News
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But what exactly are data centres, and why is the UAE going all in? What is a data centre, exactly? Think of a data centre as the brain of the internet — a secure building filled with powerful computers, servers, and storage systems that work 24/7...
World News | UAE-India CEPA Council, BHU Sign MoU to Boost Startup Ties and Global Market Access
Latestly
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July 19, 2025
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 19 (ANI): The UAE-India CEPA Council and Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have signed a partnership agreement aimed at fostering cross-border scaling, knowledge exchange, and institutional linkages between...
For foreign investors, UAE is a top draw
Gulf News
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UAE’s efforts to attract and support new investment are having a positive effect. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country jumped 49% in 2024 in comparison to the previous year, according to the World Investment Report 2025 — impressive,...
10 Best Cafes in Dubai You Must Try Right Now
Times of Dubai
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July 18, 2025
Dubai is not just about the skyscrapers and fancy malls. In addition to this stunning skyline, the city has an incredible cafe culture that’s totally taking off as one of its largest draws. So, coffee aficionado, foodie, or simply looking for the...
Abu Dhabi: 2 Critically Ill Men Get New Lease On Life After Complex Robotic Lung Surgery
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Two male residents of Abu Dhabi in their 60s, once confined to their homes and reliant on oxygen to survive, have been given a new lease on life after undergoing a robotic-assisted double lung transplant - a...
Paul McGinley’s brother Michael makes three hole-in-ones in Dubai... in one week!
The National News
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The past week will surely live long in the memory of Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club member, Michael McGinley. All golfers dream of a hole in one, and many never achieve it. However, McGinley achieved something over the past six days that even fewer...
Abu Dhabi index gains on oil surge, Dubai falls on profit-taking
Business Recorder
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July 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi index closed higher on Friday, supported by an increase in oil prices after the European Union introduced new sanctions against Russia, while the Dubai index declined after investors moved to book profit on last five sessions’ gains. The...
UAE: Is Menopause Forcing Women Out Of The Workplace?
MENAFN
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July 18, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai-based women's health educator and menopause coach Sharon James once worked with a client who was fired from her job as a flight attendant soon after she began experiencing symptoms of menopause, like weight gain and...
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed greeted with red carpet in Hungary
News.Az
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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived at the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest on Friday, marking the beginning of his official visit to Hungary. His Highness was welcomed upon arrival by Hungarian President...
FedEx tech executive departs after probe into claims his unit inflated its performance: report
New York Post
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July 18, 2025
FedEx’s head of its tech department is leaving the company after a monthslong investigation into claims that his unit was inflating its performance, according to a report. Sriram Krishnasamy, the company’s chief digital and information officer,...
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed receives red carpet reception in Hungary
Gulf Today
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July 18, 2025
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on Friday at the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest as part of his official visit to Hungary. His Highness was welcomed upon arrival by Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok....
Mideast Stocks: Abu Dhabi index gains on oil surge, Dubai falls on profit-taking
Zawya
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Abu Dhabi index closed higher on Friday, supported by an increase in oil prices after the European Union introduced new sanctions against Russia, while the Dubai index declined after investors moved to book profit on last five sessions' gains. The...
Holo unveils services to make buying property in the UAE a seamless process
Khaleej Times
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Holo, a homegrown digital mortgage platform, has introduced a suite of services aimed at easing the property purchase process in the UAE. The company’s new offering focuses on helping both residents and international investors navigate the real...
500 Global moves closer to capital with Abu Dhabi expansion
Semafor
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Bringing on Murabit, who co-wrote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and most recently led the Gates Foundation’s portfolios covering maternal and child health, climate and health security, and innovation, is “in line with Abu...
How Elon Musk’s Nemesis Outplayed Him to Become Trump’s New Top Tech Pal
The Daily Beast
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July 18, 2025
Elon Musk’s most dire nemesis has fought a quiet battle to capitalize on his break-up with President Donald Trump and supplant him as the commander in chief’s number-one tech billionaire buddy. A new Wall Street Journal report describes how Sam...