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  Dubai / WAM A total of 2,785 real estate transactions worth AED10.3 billion were conducted during the week ending 10th February, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD report revealed that 311 plots were sold for AED2 billion, while 1,999 apartment and villa sales totalled AED4.59 billion. The top three transactions were a ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan accepted condolences from His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, over the passing of Sheikha Maryam bint Abdullah bin Sulayem Al ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM Multiply group, an Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company, reported AED18.56 billion in net profit for 2022, driven by the strong performance of the group’s investments and growth in its operating portfolio. Despite several global headwinds, most of its subsidiaries showed growth in operating profits in 2022, highlighting the strength of these businesses and the resilience of ...

  Dubai / WAM Tecom group on Friday announced a 12% year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenues to AED1.97 billion and a record 28% YoY increase in net profit to AED725.62 million for the financial year ended December 31, 2022 (FY 2022). The results showed strong demand for the Group’s commercial and industrial properties, supported by Dubai’s strong macroeconomic environment and ...

Abu Dhabi / WAM The UAE Council for Fatwa has called for urgent relief to support people affected by the massive earthquake that jolted parts of Türkiye and Syria. The move is part of the UAE’s efforts to support the Syrian and Turkish peoples and aligns with the “Bridges of Goodness” campaign, which was launched by the Emirates Red Crescent ...

  Abu Dhabi / WAM Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, and part of the PureHealth Group – the UAE’s largest integrated healthcare platform, opens the 17th edition of the annual Seha International Pediatric Conference (SIPC), which will run until February 12 in Abu Dhabi. The three-day conference will cover a spectrum of topics featuring ...

  Dubai / WAM The General Department of Transport and Rescue at Dubai Police has launched the ‘Safe Winter’ campaign to ensure the safety of residents and visitors during winter. As part of the campaign, the police urge the public to take necessary precautions and follow safety guidelines to avoid accidents. They are also urging the public to check weather ...

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Adnoc Dhow Bearing Race 22-foot is scheduled to start at 3 pm on February 11. The race, which is organised for a distance of 7 nautical miles, will start from A’Ali area in Lulu Island and will go towards the finish line at the flagpole on Abu Dhabi Corniche, where first place winners will be ...

  Sharjah / Gulf Time The Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah hosted its 3rd day of the Sharjah International Conservation Forum for Arabia’s Biodiversity workshops on the use of genetic data to resolve taxonomic considerations and an Introduction to animal biobanking. The event brought together a number of experts from across the region to discuss the latest ...

  Dubai / Gulf Time Internationally renowned for its comprehensive clinical and research activities, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is undergoing continuous development to deliver a wide range of paediatric and adult eye care services across the UAE and the Middle East. Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai is the first overseas branch of Moorfields London. It aims to be one of the ...