DUBAI / GULF TIME With the start of the new school year, the countdown to August 31 winds down for families to complete their Back-to-School shopping. Until 31 August, Carrefour, which Majid Al Futtaim owns the exclusive rights to operate in the UAE, is giving shoppers one final opportunity to save up to 70% across selected food, stationery and electronics, …
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GULF TIME Back-to-school season brings a fresh start, but it also asks families to shift from relaxed summer days to earlier mornings, structured timetables and new expectations. Preparing gradually can make the transition feel calmer for both children and parents. However, even with preparation, children may come home emotional after appearing perfectly settled all day. Jennifer Hogan, Director of Family …
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GAZA / WAM Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 organised the ‘Palestine Loves the UAE’ event in the Gaza Strip, with broad participation from dignitaries and prominent community figures, in an atmosphere combining Palestinian heritage, art, music and entertainment. The event expressed feelings of affection and gratitude towards the United Arab Emirates in appreciation of its continued humanitarian support for the people …
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ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today visited the 23rd edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), which is being held at ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi. Running until 6th September under the theme ‘A Legacy of Pride,’ the exhibition has attracted …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the Shariah-compliant Gold and Silver-backed super app, and BELOBABA, a global financial services platform, announced a strategic partnership to integrate physical Gold and Silver into the BELOBABA ecosystem. The collaboration enables users to buy and sell in grams directly from their account balance, with each holding physically backed, fully allocated to the client and insured, …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADCOOP, the grocery retail arm of MAIR Group PJSC, announced the opening of a new store at Makani Shakhbout Community Center (“Makani Shakhbout”) in Abu Dhabi. The official opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The opening will expand ADCOOP’s retail network to 101 stores and bring its retail …
Read More »GULF TIME Waking up tired every morning and persistent loud snoring may be more than signs of long working hours, stress, or a busy lifestyle. According to sleep medicine specialists, these symptoms could indicate sleep apnea, a common yet often undiagnosed medical condition that can have health implications extending far beyond disrupted sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder …
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SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and the Dibba Al Hisn City Municipality are set to launch the 13th edition of the Al Maleh and Fishing Festival, running from 27 to 30 August on Al Hisn Island in Dibba Al Hisn city. The festival will feature an extensive programme of heritage and economic activities to …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s real estate sector recorded strong growth during the first half of 2026, according to data released by the Dubai Land Department. A total of 104 real estate projects were completed, compared to 75 during the first half of 2025, representing an increase of more than 38.7%. The total investment value of these projects exceeded AED111 billion, …
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DUBAI / WAM Uber Technologies, Inc (NYSE: UBER) on Thursday announced that Baidu, Inc.’s fully driverless Apollo Go vehicles are officially available to riders on the Uber platform in Dubai, with New Horizon Luxury Transport serving as the fleet operator. This milestone reinforces Uber’s position as the platform of choice for autonomous vehicles (AVs) and marks a leap forward in …
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