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First Abu Dhabi Bank issues region's inaugural blue bond
Gulf Industry Magazine
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The First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has successfully issued a HKD390 million ($50 million) Blue Bond, a growing category of sustainable finance instruments, designed to advance and promote water-related environmental objectives. As stewards of capital,...
Abu Dhabi opens night beach on Corniche
Madhyamam
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August 28, 2025
Abu Dhabi City Municipality has launched the Night Beach on the Corniche, giving residents and visitors a safe place to swim after sunset. The new facility, operated under the Department of Municipalities and Transport, is part of efforts to...
Adventure unlimited with UAE Desert Safari Dubai
Gulf News
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For many travelers, the Dubai desert is the ultimate playground, offering a mix of adrenaline, culture, and natural beauty. Among the many operators, UAE Desert Safari Dubai stands out by combining adventure, safety, and authentic Emirati...
Hamdan bin Mohammed Honors Dubai's Top High School Graduates
Emirates 24|7
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August 29, 2025
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, congratulated the emirate’s top-performing high school...
French Montana, Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra get engaged in colourful ceremony
TUKO
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August 28, 2025
French Montana and Sheikha Mahra's relationship first made headlines in October 2024, with Mahra giving the rapper a private tour of Dubai Their engagement was confirmed after they appeared together at Paris Fashion Week in June 2025 The...
No makeup in class: How UAE's school uniform rules protect skin, confidence
Khaleej Times
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As UAE students returned to classrooms this academic year, a stricter mandate on school uniforms and personal appearance was in place — including a ban on makeup and nail polish. The Ministry of Education (MoE) introduced regulations for school...
Overview of the UAE’s Export Control Regime (UPDATE)
JD Supra - California
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August 28, 2025
This LawFlash provides an updated overview of the UAE’s export control regime as domestic defence-industrial manufacturing capabilities continue to mature and the UAE pursues new defence export opportunities. In response to emerging global...
World Water Week: UAE advances sustainability and SDG 6 goals
Emirati Times
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August 29, 2025
Stockholm: The UAE has participated in the 35th World Water Week in Stockholm, with an official delegation led by Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability. The UAE’s participation forms part of its joint...
Rapper French Montana Reportedly Engaged To Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum
Hype Malaysia
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August 29, 2025
It’s wedding bells for Moroccan-American rapper French Montana! However, his bride-to-be is more than a public figure – she’s Dubai royalty! The rapper is now engaged to the Princess of Dubai, Her Highness Sheikha Mahra Al Maktoum. A spokesperson...
Second phase of UAE-funded solar power plant launched in Yemen
Zawya
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ADEN - Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council member Aidarous Al-Zubaidi, Yemeni Prime Minister Salem bin Braik, and UAE Ambassador to Yemen Mohammad Al-Zaabi inaugurated the second phase of the 120-megawatt solar power plant in the Bir Ahmed...
Pakistan moves to hand over Islamabad Airport operations to UAE in G2G deal
The News International
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August 29, 2025
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has cleared the way for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to take over operations at the Islamabad International Airport, marking the first step in outsourcing the management of the country’s largest airports under...
Beyond launches forest district by the sea in Dubai Maritime City
Zawya
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Beyond Developments has announced the launch of the Middle East region’s first forest district by the sea, and Talea, the first in a series of residential towers that will bring this vision to life. Set in Dubai Maritime City, the pioneering...
French Montana engaged to Dubai Princess Sheikha Mahra, rapper proposed in June
The Times of India
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Rapper French Montana is engaged to Dubai’s Princess Sheikha Mahra. The engagement reportedly took place in June, but the happy news was confirmed only this week.French Montana and Sheikha Mahra have been seen together since 2024, though details...
Rapper French Montana Gets Engaged to Dubai Princess
Mandatory
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August 29, 2025
As per the latest reports, rapper French Montana has gotten engaged to Sheikha Mahra, a Princess of Dubai. The couple reportedly got engaged back in June, but the news surfaced now, shortly after the announcement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s...
While Israelis eat gourmet dishes and Dubai chocolate, Gaza starves
Haaretz
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August 28, 2025
Last week, the TLV mall held a gala to launch a new chocolate that included free samples. Dubai chocolate, of course. More than 30,000 parents and children went to the event, which ran from the afternoon into the evening. The crowds became...
Discover the culture of the Philippines at TODA Dubai
Gulf News
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To provide deeper insight into the event, Gulf News spoke with Trixie Danielle, Tribe Secretary and Co-Founder of 63 Kolektib. She shared her thoughts on the creative process and cultural vision behind Sulyap 2.0: 1. “Sulyap” is described as a...
Time for UAE companies to start preparing for VAT e-invoicing
The National News
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Most of my articles tend to end with a call to action such as “prepare yourself” or “avoid the penalties”, but that is not the case today. That's because it is not entirely clear what the requirements will be for the introduction of e-invoicing....
New Ukrainian Ambassador Begins Tenure in UAE
Emirates 24|7
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August 29, 2025
Omar Obaid AlHesan AlShamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a copy of the credentials of Oleksandr Balanutsa, Ambassador of the Ukraine to the United Arab Emirates. AlShamsi welcomed the new Ambassador and wished him...
When should parents start applying to Dubai schools?
Gulf News
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Why visiting schools matters “I am a strong believer that every school has its own unique atmosphere and feeling, and the only way to truly understand it is by visiting in person. I always encourage parents to tour schools on a normal working day...
French Montana Reportedly Engaged To Dubai Princess
Zambian Observer
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August 29, 2025
French Montana and Sheikha Mahra sparked dating rumors last year via many extravagant outings and life updates. French Montana has kept things pretty low-key for the past few months, dismissing his rap beef rumors and just enjoying life. However,...