Tuesday , 13 January 2026

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ADNIC reports AED205mn net profit

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC), one of the leading regional multi-line insurance providers for corporates and individuals, announced on Sunday its preliminary financial results for full-year 2016. The company reported a net profit of AED 205 million for this year, a significant turnaround back into strong profit. Commenting on the strong results, Shaikh …

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7th annual Light Festival ends on a positive note

  Sharjah / Emirates Business The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) concluded the seventh annual Sharjah Light Festival in a ceremony held at University City Hall. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Media Corporation and Chairman of Sharjah Media Centre; Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Chairperson of …

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‘Dubai-Opoly’ to promote emirate as global hub for trade

  Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced that it has launched “Dubai-Opoly”, a new recreational game as part of its efforts to promote Dubai as a global hub for business and trade. Modelled after the world-famous “Monopoly” board game, Dubai-Opoly will soon hit store shelves in the UAE and GCC region, and feature some …

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Emirates Islamic contributes AED1.72mn to MOHAP

  Dubai / Emirates Business Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, on Sunday announced it has contributed AED 1.72 million from its charity fund to the UAE’s Ministry of Health & Prevention, (MOHAP) to support the purchase of 37 life-saving emergency devices, including defibrillators and adhesive pads, which are used to deliver electric shocks …

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Waiwera Water embraces ‘Year of Giving’, slashes prices by 25 percent

  Dubai / Emirates Business As part of its continuous efforts to support the “Year of Giving” initiative in the UAE, Waiwera water, the world’s leading artesian water brand has slashed its prices by 25 percent for the entire year. Adyton One General Trading, the sole distributor of Waiwera Artesian water in the UAE announced the launch of the initiative …

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‘Governments’ role is to help people achieve their dreams’

  Dubai / WAM The role of governments is to create an enabling environment where people can flourish and achieve their dreams, stated Ohood bint Khalfan Al Roumi, UAE Minister of State for Happiness. Laying the groundwork for a free exchange of ideas among experts from around the world, the Minister invited delegates to assemble at different tables to discuss the …

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Executive committee reviews Louvre Abu Dhabi project site

  ABU DHABI / WAM The Executive Committee at the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, headed by Saeed Eid Al Ghafli, visited the site of the Louvre Abu Dhabi project. The delegation was greeted by Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority, and Sufian Hasan Al Marzooqi, CEO of the Tourism Development and Investment Company (TDIC). …

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Mohammed attends UAE President Endurance Cup

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, attended the prestigious The UAE President Endurance Cup, held at the Emirates International E ndurance Village, Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi. Present at the 160-km ride was HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown …

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Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations to be held in March

  Abu Dhabi / WAM The inaugural Mohamed bin Zayed Majlis for Future Generations will be held March 7-8 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The two-day event will see Emirati university students from all over the country take part in …

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Heritage represents human unity: Sharjah Ruler

  Sharjah / WAM Heritage is the component that represents human unity that gathers together all peoples, cultures and civilisations, His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said during the launch of the “United with Heritage” campaign by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) on Saturday. “Therefore, it remained …

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