Tuesday , 18 August 2026

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Tatweer launches new ‘Towards the Peaks’ programme

SHARJAH / WAM Sharjah Capability Development – Tatweer, part of the Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Future Leaders and Innovators, has launched a new edition of its Towards the Peaks programme. This year’s programme focuses on climbing and mountain adventures, offering participants a progressive training pathway that combines technical skills development, field-based practice and challenges in natural environments across the …

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Highlighting Dubai’s appeal for global businesses, DIEZ posts exceptional growth in H1

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) maintained strong growth momentum during the first half of 2026, driven by sustained demand for the infrastructure and facilities offered by economic zones operating under its purview, continued growth in the number of companies operating across its zones and their workforce, and growing investment activity in startups. This performance underscores …

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SZGMC in Abu Dhabi welcomes more than 3.1mn guests in H1

ABU DHABI / WAM The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in Abu Dhabi welcomed 3,127,607 guests during the first half of 2026, further reinforcing the Mosque’s position as a global beacon that brings together its religious, cultural, and community missions while reflecting the vision of the UAE in promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence, and openness to the world. During …

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UAE President and Sultan of Oman discuss bilateral ties and regional developments

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman on Monday discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation, particularly in the economic and development fields, in support of shared priorities and interests, as well as the prosperity and …

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‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’: Sharjah showcases integrated trade, logistics ecosystem

SHARJAH/WAM The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched a new film titled ‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’, spotlighting the strategic importance of Khorfakkan Port and the pivotal role it plays within an integrated economic and logistics ecosystem spanning the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider UAE. Connecting ports with logistics complexes, border crossings, transport networks and trade corridors, …

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IBPC Dubai marks India at 80 with call for deeper UAE-India ties

DUBAI/WAM The Indian Business & Professional Council (IBPC Dubai), in conjunction with the Consulate General of India, Dubai, marked India’s 80th Independence Day with a celebration of the country’s global rise and the deepening strategic partnership between India and the UAE. Held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, the event brought together former Union Minister of State for External Affairs …

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Joint Statement by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, KSA, and Egypt

ABU DHABI/WAM The Foreign Ministers of UAE, Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, KSA, and Egypt condemn the declared Israeli rejection of the Road Map for completing the implementation of US President Trump’s Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803, and the Israeli rejection of Palestinian statehood. These positions amount to a direct …

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Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys deliver 683 tonnes of assistance to Gaza under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

AL ARISH/WAM Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week, comprising 67 trucks carrying 683 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in support of the Palestinian people and in response to their humanitarian needs amid the difficult conditions facing the Strip. The convoys included shelter supplies and food items, which were prepared …

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A Season That Strains Family Budgets

GULF TIME Faisal Khalid Al Nabooda, Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Sharjah Cooperative, said the back-to-school period is one of the times of year when family financial commitments rise noticeably, prompting the cooperative to widen the range of products and options it offers to suit different needs and budgets. He added that the concept of school preparation is …

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