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‘Chance of getting our money back looks grim’: UAE investors lose funds to UK asset manager
Investors from the UAE who put their funds into UK-based asset manager 79th Group are now trying to retrieve their money, after the company was placed into administration. The company sold structured loan notes secured against properties to...
No place for Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan squad for Asia Cup and UAE tri-series
Pakistan on Sunday left out seasoned batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan while announcing their 17-member squad for Asia Cup and the preceding tri-series in the UAE later this month. Babar and Rizwan, who helped Pakistan to their first-ever win...

Ministry of Economy & Tourism to host ‘UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit’ as part of FHS World 2025 in Dubai this October to explore new partnerships & boost tourism investments
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced that it will host the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025) – one of the leading global platforms for the...

SailGP confirms long-term commitment to racing in Germany, Australia, Brazil, USA, UK and UAE
SailGP, the world’s most exciting racing on water, has today announced a major three-season commitment to host the Germany Sail Grand Prix in August, cementing Sassnitz as a returning to the championship’s calendar on August 22-23, 2026 and then a...

UAE government grants amnesty to 120 Nepalis
KATHMANDU: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has granted amnesty to 120 Nepali citizens who were serving prison sentences for various offenses. According to the Nepali Embassy in Abu Dhabi, the UAE government pardoned the remaining...

Param Sundari trailer: UAE creators react as Bollywood stereotypes Keralites yet again
Bollywood has come under fire yet again for a stereotypical representation, as Param Sundari, starring Siddharth Malhotra and Jahnvi Kapoor, dropped its trailer. The trailer showcases what seems to be a typical love story — one that crosses...

Ministry of Economy and Tourism to host ‘UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit’ in October
The Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced that it will host the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025) - one of the leading global platforms for the...

Asus ROG’s lavish RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition surfaces at a UAE retailer which offers worldwide shipping — currently discounted 11%, to $9,205
Earlier this year, Asus unveiled the ROG Astral RTX 5090 Dhahab Edition—a special version of its Astral 5090 made partially with real gold, meant for sale in the Middle East. It followed up with a slightly less ridiculous RTX 5080 Dhahab Core with...

Donald Trump-Vladimir Putin Meet: UAE Welcomes Russia-US Summit in Alaska
Abu Dhabi, August 17: The United Arab Emirates welcomed the summit held in Alaska between Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, expressing appreciation for President...

UAE: Emirates NBD to discontinue issuing some foreign currency demand drafts from Oct

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‘Chance of getting our money back looks grim’: UAE investors lose funds to UK asset manager
Investors from the UAE who put their funds into UK-based asset manager 79th Group are now trying to retrieve their money, after the company was placed into administration. The company sold structured loan notes secured against properties to...

TN ‘Singham’ Annamalai hails UAE’s growth, tolerance
“The system here is a beautiful model,” he said, expressing surprise at Indian expats singing the UAE national anthem before events, reflecting the respect they have for a country that treats them fairly.

Al Tayer meets Microsoft UAE General Manager to discuss collaboration in digital transformation and innovation
HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), met Amr Kamel, General Manager of Microsoft UAE, at DEWA’s headquarters. The meeting focused on enhancing co-operation to leverage cutting-edge technologies in...

Book Your UAE Flight With Crypto: A Simple Step-By-Step Guide
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the integration of cryptocurrency into everyday transactions continues to advance, with the travel industry being a notable arena for this development. Now, travelers looking to fly out...

Tuesday’s cover: The Karate Kid for UAE cricket returns before tour of Scotland
UAE all-rounder Krishnachandran Karate graces The National Sport front page on Tuesday, July 18, 2016. Sixteen months on since a poor World Cup cost him his place in the UAE side, Karate is back and ready to start again. • Paul Radley:...

Babar, Rizwan left out as PCB announces 17-man squad for Asia Cup, UAE tri-series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 17-member national squad for the upcoming Asia Cup and the tri-nation series in the UAE, with a major headline being the exclusion of star players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. All-rounder Salman...

UAE welcomes Alaska Summit, calls it a key step for peace in Europe
The United Arab Emirates welcomed the summit held in Alaska between Donald Trump, President of the United States of America, and Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, expressing appreciation for President Trump’s efforts to promote...

UAE welcomes Alaska Summit hosted by President Donald Trump
The UAE considers the summit an important step toward strengthening international peace and security and fostering a climate of trust in Europe. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) commended this historic meeting, stressing that constructive...
Hospitality Management Holding Offers Budget-Friendly Summer Stays Across UAE, KSA, and Jordan
Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) unveiled two separate limited-time summer offers across its portfolio of hotels in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, providing travellers with exceptional value on accommodations and dining. Super Summer Saver...