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DIEZ records highest-ever trade at AED 491 billion in 2025
BusinessDubai: The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) recorded its highest-ever performance in 2025, with total trade reaching AED 491 billion, marking a 46% increase compared to the previous year and its fifth consecutive year of growth. The results reflect strong expansion in trade flows an
Al Qassimi Hospital pioneers robotic surgery for children in UAE
HealthSharjah: Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, part of Emirates Health Services, has successfully performed the UAE’s first series of robotic surgeries on children, marking a major milestone in specialised paediatric care and surgical innovation. Dr Safiya Al Khaja, Director of Al Qassimi Wom
UAE President appoints Hamad Al Kaabi as nuclear regulation chief
UAEAbu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a federal decree appointing Hamad Ali Mohammed Al Kaabi as Director-General of the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation, at the rank of Undersecretary. Hamad Al Kaabi has held several senior leadership roles, in
Masdar delegation visits Al Shera’a, world’s tallest net-positive government building
BusinessDubai: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), received Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company), and his delegation at Al Shera’a, DEWA’s new headquarters in Al Jaddaf. The building is the world’s tallest, largest and sm
UAE’s ‘Naseej’ initiative to recycle 220,000 tonnes of textile waste annually
BusinessAbu Dhabi: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the national “Naseej” initiative, launched under the directives of the UAE leadership, will contribute to recycling more than 220,000 tonnes of discarded textiles annually, supporting the country’s efforts to advance indust
Maktoum bin Mohammed: UAE success measured by sustainable impact and future prosperity
BusinessHis Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, reviewed the Ministry of Finance’s 2025 Annual Report, titled “Financial Efficiency and Global Impact”, highlighting a year of strong achievements and continue
RTA completes 90% of Dubai Harbour access bridge project to boost connectivity
UAEDubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 90% of a major bridge development project leading to the entrances and exits of Dubai Harbour, in cooperation with Shamal Holding . The project involves constructing a 1,500-metre bridge with two lanes in each direction, providing di
Dubai Chamber hosts workshop to boost food safety compliance
BusinessDubai: Dubai Chamber of Commerce recently organized a workshop in cooperation with Dubai Municipality to raise awareness of the latest food safety controls and regulations among the business community in the emirate. The initiative is part of the Chamber’s ongoing efforts to support the business en
Dubai model wins praise from Johannesburg business leaders
WorldJohannesburg: The UAE is an important strategic partner for South Africa, according to Caren Sutherns, President of the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry, who said Dubai stands out as a global model for sustainable economic growth and business competitiveness. Speaking to Emirates News
UAE sends 740 tonnes of aid to Gaza in major relief effort
WorldAl Arish: Four UAE humanitarian aid convoys carrying 740 tonnes of food supplies on board 60 trucks entered the Gaza Strip this week as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, supporting the Palestinian people and addressing urgent humanitarian needs amid challenging conditions. The UAE humanitarian
Why oil didn’t hit $200 despite the biggest supply shock in history
BusinessDubai: Despite the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz for more than three months — cutting over 10 million barrels per day of Middle East oil supplies — prices did not surge as expected. Oil remained below $130 per barrel, far from earlier projections of $150, $200, or even $300. According t
WHO reports 471 Ebola cases and 84 deaths in Central Africa
HealthGeneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 471 Ebola cases, including 84 deaths, in Central Africa, raising concerns about a possible expansion of the outbreak. The organization stated that the Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 452 cases and 82 deaths, while Uganda reported 1
Laos halts search for missing men in flooded cave after two weeks
WorldVientiane: Rescue teams in Laos have halted the search for two men who went missing inside a partially flooded cave more than two weeks ago, after hopes of finding them alive diminished and risks at the unstable site increased. Seven villagers became trapped in the cave in central Xaysomboun provin
Dubai Police convert weather challenges into rapid rescue operations
UAEDubai: When the country was hit by storms in 2024, rescue teams from the General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police faced exceptional challenges due to heavy rainfall, water accumulation, and a surge in emergency reports. Two years later, the response during the 2026 weather event s
Mansoor bin Mohammed attends Adriatic Basketball League final in Dubai
SportsDubai: His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, attended the final of the 2025–26 Adriatic Basketball League (ABA), which featured Dubai Basketball Club and KK Partizan Belgrade at Coca-Cola Aren