News Desk

News Desk

The News Desk provides timely and factual coverage of national and international events, with an emphasis on accuracy and clarity.

UAE capital markets stay resilient as licensed firms rise 43%
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UAE capital markets stay resilient as licensed firms rise 43%

UAE capital markets stayed resilient as CMA-licensed firms rose 43% in nine months of 2026. See the figures on trading, funds, penalties and new rules.

Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami threatens Islamabad march over petroleum levy
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Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami threatens Islamabad march over petroleum levy

JI Ameer Hafiz Naeemur Rehman threatens an Islamabad march in mid-November unless the government abolishes the petroleum levy and provides relief from rising living costs.

Number plate CC44 sells for Dh6.72 million at Dubai auction
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Number plate CC44 sells for Dh6.72 million at Dubai auction

Number plate CC44 fetched Dh6.72 million at Dubai’s 121st RTA auction, which raised Dh65.721 million. See which other plates sold and how much they made.

UAE oil spill: Clean-up under way as beaches close in 3 emirates
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UAE oil spill: Clean-up under way as beaches close in 3 emirates

UAE oil spill closes beaches in Umm Al Quwain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah. Authorities say the odors pose no health risk as clean-up continues.

Dubai Museum of the Future reopens in 2027 with all-new exhibits
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Dubai Museum of the Future reopens in 2027 with all-new exhibits

Dubai’s Museum of the Future reopens in 2027 with all-new exhibits, labs and a new visitor journey. Here is what to expect and what happens to current exhibits.

Palestine backs UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general post
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Palestine backs UAE's Lana Nusseibeh for UN secretary-general post

Palestine has endorsed Lana Nusseibeh’s UN secretary-general bid, citing her diplomacy and support for Palestinian rights. Here is what the statement said.