WORLD CAPITALS/WAM Gold prices firmed on Friday and were on track for their biggest weekly gain since January, helped by weaker oil prices, while investors awaited key US nonfarm payrolls data for clues on the interest rate outlook. Spot gold was up 0.6 percent at $4,262.39 per ounce, as of 0421 GMT after hitting a seven-week high on Thursday. Prices …
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ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and President of the Russian Federation His Excellency Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call bilateral cooperation under the two countries’ strategic partnership and their shared commitment to further strengthening ties in support of mutual interests. The two leaders also addressed a number of regional and international issues …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Alef Education Holding PLC, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), announced strong financial results for the first half of 2026, with revenue rising to AED361.6 million, up 1.2 percent compared to the same period last year. The company also achieved an EBITDA margin of 74.7 percent, one of the highest in the education technology …
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ABU DHABI / WAM Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, on Thursday announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2026, delivering a record financial performance with revenue increasing 15 percent year-on-year to US$260 million. The company reported a net profit of $18 million, with a 7 percent margin, while normalised EBITDA increased 12 percent …
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AL ARISH / WAM The UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish, Arab Republic of Egypt, has received nine new patients and injured individuals from the Gaza Strip to receive the necessary medical treatment and specialised healthcare, as part of the ongoing humanitarian and medical efforts undertaken by the United Arab Emirates under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 to support the Palestinian …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Aid Agency announced the provision of urgent humanitarian supplies to meet the most pressing needs of those affected by the floods that struck the People’s Republic of Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rains. The assistance reflects theUAE’s commitment to standing alongside friendly countries during times of crisis and natural disasters, and forms part of its …
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ABU DHABI / GULFTIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to social media platform X to share a message to mark the 60th anniversary of the accession of the UAE’s Founding Father on Thursday. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed wrote: “Today marks the 60th anniversary of the accession of the UAE’s Founding Father, the late Sheikh …
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ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has issued a resolution appointing Abdulla Mubarak Saeed Al Mheiri as Chairman of Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
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ABU DHABI / WAM The Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi (DCD) has launched Qudwati programme as part of its ongoing efforts to provide Emirati youth with the knowledge and skills that broaden their perspectives and strengthen their ability to make informed decisions across their personal, social, and professional lives. The programme serves as an interactive opportunity that connects …
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