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Awqaf Abu Dhabi Explores Global Best Practices in Endowment Management During Australia Mission
Abu Dhabi, UAE; October, 2025: The Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority (Awqaf Abu Dhabi) has successfully concluded a high-level mission to Australia, advancing its mandate to reshape endowment management through innovative, future-focused...
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Sixteen Founders Announced as Contestants of The Final Pitch Dubai Ahead of the Premiere
DUBAI, UAE,October 2025 — Sixteen ambitious founders from within and outside the UAE are stepping into the spotlight as The Final Pitch – Dubai makes its regional debut this November. Set against the striking backdrop of Expo City Dubai, the new...
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New Year's Eve concerts and events in UAE, from John Legend to Maroon 5
Pro-Government
The National News
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Pop, RnB, flamenco, Russian balladry, house and dance music are among the sounds you can hear at the numerous New Year’s Eve events taking place across the UAE. With more shows for December 31 to be announced in coming weeks, expect everything...
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Registration opens for Liwa International Festival 2026 in Al Dhafra
Al Dhafra: The organizing committee of the Liwa International Festival 2026 has opened registration for various services and accompanying activities ahead of the much-anticipated annual event. Scheduled to run from December 12th, 2025 to January...
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Abu Dhabi’s competition for the global rich takes a new form: divorce law
This August, a British lawyer holidaying in the Arctic Circle made a few quick taps on a laptop and filed what he expected would become the biggest divorce claim in Abu Dhabi’s history. Byron James had entered the paperwork on behalf of a woman...
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Bloom Holding launches ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living in Abu Dhabi
Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s leading real estate developers, has announced the launch of ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi. Named after the Spanish coastal city, Malaga...
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Is UAE’s digital Latifa the answer to the global age of AI anxiety?
Gov't Propaganda
Khaleej Times
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Global conversations on artificial intelligence (AI) oscillate between optimism and unease. As one of my Ethiopian students at MBZUAI noted, even against a backdrop of war, pandemic, populism, and climate change, AI is the greatest source of hype...
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US Kidnaps British Muslim Journalist For Thoughtcrimes
Sami Hamdi Well, this is bad. On Sunday ICE detained British Muslim journalist and Middle East analyst Sami Hamdi at the San Francisco airport, in the middle of his national speaking tour. Party of free speech! Hamdi had the proper visa, but the...
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UAE to allow individual investors to buy government bonds
Pro-Government
The National News
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The UAE has launched an initiative to allow individuals to invest in Sharia-compliant government bonds as it aims to expand its investor base. The minimum investment in government-backed treasury sukuk (T sukuk) is Dh4,000 ($1,089.17) and is open...
Owner: United Arab Emirates Government
Dubai To Get A New Museum Of Art — And It Will Float On Water
Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the Duma Dubai Museum of Art, a new cultural landmark that will float on the waters of Dubai Creek. Designed...
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Dubai Culture Launches 6th Edition of the e-Learning Initiative in Collaboration with LinkedIn
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the launch of the sixth edition of its e-Learning Initiative, organised in collaboration with LinkedIn, the largest professional network in the world. The programme offers creatives...
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DCT Abu Dhabi hosted the Europe Marketplace, driving tourism growth
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) hosted an exclusive Europe (Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Romania) Marketplace in Al Ain Region, connecting over 200 travel trade partners from each...
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Aldar unveils ‘The Row Saadiyat’ in Abu Dhabi’s Cultural District
Abu Dhabi: Aldar has launched The Row Saadiyat, an exclusive residential and lifestyle development located within the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, offering residents a unique opportunity to live in Abu Dhabi’s world-renowned cultural...
Owner: Eswaramangalam Family
FHS Dubai 2025–2026: The Middle East Leading the Future of Hospitality
The Middle East continues to position itself as a global powerhouse in hospitality innovation, setting new benchmarks in luxury, technology, and sustainability. From AI-driven guest experiences and integrated travel ecosystems to well-being...
Owner: Graham Edward Cooke
Fahid Island Watersports Festival makes waves in Abu Dhabi
The Fahid Island Watersports Festival launched this morning in the presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation. The launch set the tone for an exciting week on Abu Dhabi’s newest...
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Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed unveils city’s latest iconic landmark that will float on water
DUMA will be located on an island in the heart of Dubai Creek, overlooking the water and city skyline/ Image:X Dubai is adding another architectural marvel to its skyline, one that will float on water. The city is set to welcome the Dubai Museum...
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Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council attends ADIFE 2025 to Advance Food Security and Quality of Life as part of ‘Global Food Week’
Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), in partnership with M42 – a global leader in AI-powered healthcare, technology, and genomics – has announced its participation at Abu Dhabi International Food Exhibition 2025 to promote the...
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Dubai Police win ‘Middle East Technology Excellence Award 2025’
Dubai Police, represented by the Virtual Technology Centre at the General Department of Training, have been awarded the Middle East Technology Excellence Award 2025 for its innovative initiative "Smart Awareness through Video Games.” The award was...
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