Thursday , 29 October 2026

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UAE President confers First Class Order of Zayed II on flydubai crew

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the flydubai crew members involved in September’s in-flight incident, in recognition of their courageous efforts to ensure the safety of passengers. The honours were presented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

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UAB posts AED333 million nine-month net profit

SHARJAH / WAM United Arab Bank P.J.S.C. (UAB) has reported its financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026 (9M 2026). UAB has reported a net profit of AED333 million for 9M 2026, up 6% year-on-year, demonstrating the resilience of its business model and prudent risk management practices amidst ongoing regional geopolitical uncertainty and an overall challenging operating …

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DIP Holding announces IPO price range, opens subscription

DUBAI / WAM DIP Holding Plc, a subsidiary of Dubai Investments PJSC, on Tuesday announced the offer price range per share and the start of the subscription period for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The price range for the offering has been set at between AED1.10 and AED1.15 per share, implying a market capitalisation …

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NMDC Energy reports 9% revenue growth in 9 months

ABU DHABI / WAM NMDC Energy reported its financial results for the nine-month period ended on 30th September 2026, with revenues increasing 9 percent year-on-year to AED14.2 billion. According to a press release issued by the company on Tuesday, the solid top-line performance underscores NMDC Energy’s ability to steadily convert and execute its substantial backlog despite a challenging operating environment. …

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives in Ottawa on official visit to Canada

CANADA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Ottawa to begin an official visit to Canada. Upon arrival at Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, His Highness was received by the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada. H.H. Sheikh Khaled is accompanied during the visit by a …

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Zayed International Airport, Air India Express to expand Abu Dhabi’s connectivity to two additional destinations in India

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the launch of new Air India Express services connecting Zayed International Airport (AUH) with Amritsar, alongside the relaunch of direct flights to Goa (GOX). Both routes commenced operations on 25 October and operate three times weekly, further strengthening air connectivity between Abu Dhabi and India. Air India Express’ latest additions to …

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Bloom Holding Wins Four Prestigious Awards at the Arabian Property Awards 2026 for Bloom Living

Abu Dhabi / Gulf Time Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has received four prestigious accolades at the Arabian Property Awards 2026 for Bloom Living, its fully integrated, all-inclusive community within Zayed City in Abu Dhabi. Bloom Living was named best ‘Apartment – Condominium Development in Abu Dhabi’, recognising …

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DMCC unites global diamond industry in Dubai, announces HRD Antwerp partnership

DUBAI/WAM DMCC, the leading international business district driving the flow of global trade through Dubai, today convened the seventh Dubai Diamond Conference, bringing together senior government officials and global industry leaders to chart a new direction for the natural diamond sector. The conference also saw the announcement of a new education partnership with HRD Antwerp, the unveiling of the Infinity …

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Abu Dhabi Chamber connects businesses to network of over 140,000 Greek companies through two agreements in Athens

ATHENS/WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed two agreements with Enterprise Greece, the Greek state’s official investment and trade promotion agency, and the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), strengthening institutional links between the two business communities and creating new channels for businesses in both countries to explore trade and investment opportunities. The agreements …

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20th Al Dhafra Festival to kick off in Suwaihan today

ABU DHABI/WAM The 20th Al Dhafra Festival will begin tomorrow with the Suwaihan Mazayna, taking place from 27th October to 3rd November 2026 in Suwaihan, Al Ain Region. The festival is organised by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. The opening stage will feature 82 camel beauty competition rounds, with 775 prizes worth a total of AED9.955 million. The competitions are …

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