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CCP approves Abu Dhabi-based Eve Holdings’ acquisition of First Women Bank Limited
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CCP approves Abu Dhabi-based Eve Holdings’ acquisition of First Women Bank Limited

CCP finds the acquisition unlikely to harm competition or market structure and authorizes the transaction under the Competition Act

UAE announces March 19 start for Eid Al Fitr holidays
UAE

UAE announces March 19 start for Eid Al Fitr holidays

Moon sighting on March 18 to determine final Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule

UAE, US officials discuss strategic ties and regional security
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UAE, US officials discuss strategic ties and regional security

The meeting between UAE foreign minister and US adviser in Washington also focuses on strengthening development, stability and cooperation in Africa

UAE reaffirms strong support for Kuwait’s sovereignty over maritime areas
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UAE reaffirms strong support for Kuwait’s sovereignty over maritime areas

UAE expresses concern over Iraq’s UN-submitted map, warning it may challenge Kuwait’s maritime rights, including Fisht Al-Eid and Fisht Al-Eij

UAE contributes AED50 million to orphan endowment initiative
UAE

UAE contributes AED50 million to orphan endowment initiative

AED50 million pledged by Emirates Red Crescent to support sustainable funding for orphan care

UAE says terrorist cyberattacks on vital sectors thwarted
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UAE says terrorist cyberattacks on vital sectors thwarted

Cybersecurity Council reports ransomware, phishing and network infiltration attempts targeting national platforms foiled

UAE authorities warn of AI-powered e-begging scams during Ramadan
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UAE authorities warn of AI-powered e-begging scams during Ramadan

Officials say scammers are exploiting AI to fabricate medical crises and trick the public into donating

UAE and Bahrain send 100 tons of emergency aid to Gaza for Ramadan
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UAE and Bahrain send 100 tons of emergency aid to Gaza for Ramadan

Shipment, organized by Bahrain’s RHF and the Emirates Red Crescent, is en route to Gaza through Rafah via Al-Arish Airport

UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India
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UAE to deploy 8 exaflop AI supercomputer in India

The 8-exaflop supercomputer positions India as a regional AI hub, boosting secure development and deployment of advanced AI

Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025
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Abu Dhabi real estate market sees record growth in 2025

Abu Dhabi’s real estate sector hit AED142 billion in 42,814 transactions in 2025

UAE develops first homegrown rocket after two years of trials
UAE

UAE develops first homegrown rocket after two years of trials

The project is led by TII, uniting experienced researchers and young engineers across multiple engineering and science fields

UAE, US discuss strategic ties, regional crises in Washington meeting
UAE

UAE, US discuss strategic ties, regional crises in Washington meeting

Talks took place during Sheikh Abdullah’s visit to the U.S. capital and focused on strengthening bilateral ties to support mutual interests

UAE announces additional $1.2B for Gaza support at Board of Peace meeting in Washington
UAE

UAE announces additional $1.2B for Gaza support at Board of Peace meeting in Washington

UAE’s deputy prime minister expresses hope that beginning of Ramadan would offer guidance toward peace, coexistence and prosperity

Indian expat pardons driver after toddler son dies in accident in Sharjah
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Indian expat pardons driver after toddler son dies in accident in Sharjah

Child, identified as Alan Rumi, died in what authorities described as a freak accident on Wednesday while visiting his father in the UAE

UAE’s Yas Clinic partners with Ohio University to advance cell and gene therapy research
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UAE’s Yas Clinic partners with Ohio University to advance cell and gene therapy research

MoU signing coincides with a scientific exchange bringing global researchers and clinicians together to discuss stem cell and cellular therapy innovations

Abu Dhabi launches ‘Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans’ initiative
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Abu Dhabi launches ‘Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans’ initiative

Initiative aims to enhance orphaned children’s well-being through sustained, comprehensive support

UAE President receives US Senator Lindsey Graham
UAE

UAE President receives US Senator Lindsey Graham

Talks, held at Qasr Al Shati, focused on longstanding ties between United Arab Emirates and United States

Ramadan 2026: How to calculate Zakat on gold in the UAE
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Ramadan 2026: How to calculate Zakat on gold in the UAE

Zakat applies to certain forms of wealth, including cash, savings, investments, and gold

Dubai revises paid parking hours for Ramadan, offers two-hour evening free window
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Dubai revises paid parking hours for Ramadan, offers two-hour evening free window

RTA confirms multi-story parking facilities will continue to operate around the clock without interruption throughout Ramadan

UAE’s Zayed University wins Gold at NASPA MENASA awards
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UAE’s Zayed University wins Gold at NASPA MENASA awards

University says over 2,500 first-year students engaged with its Uniquely ZU framework