Tuesday , 12 May 2026

Sharjah Ruler chairs UODH’s Board of Trustees meeting

SHARJAH / WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, President of the University of Al Dhaid, chaired the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan affirmed that the university is making steady progress toward its goals, highlighting that recent achievements across various agricultural and veterinary domains are …

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Binghatti Delivers 10th Consecutive Record Quarter with AED 1.43 Billion Net Profit in Q1 2026

DUBAI / GULF TIME Binghatti Holding Limited announced record-breaking financial results for the first quarter ended 31 March 2026, marking the company’s 10th consecutive record quarter, driven by strong sales execution, disciplined operations, and sustained demand across its diversified real estate portfolio. The company reported a net profit of AED 1.43 billion, representing a 73% year-on-year increase, while revenue rose …

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UAE air defence systems successfully engage 2 UAVs launched from Iran

ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE Ministry of Defence announced that on Sunday, May 10, 2026, UAE air defence systems successfully engaged 2 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of these blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defenses have engaged a total of 551 ballistic missiles, 29 cruise missiles, and 2,265 UAVs. No martyrs, fatalities, or injuries have been reported in the …

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Non-oil sector drives balanced growth in GCC economies: GCC-Stat

MUSCAT/WAM Data issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf indicate that the GCC economies recorded positive and balanced performance during the third quarter of 2025, with the non-oil sector leading balanced growth alongside the continued structural shift toward diversifying sources of income. The data indicate that the nominal GDP of the …

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Dubai Chamber of Commerce records over 30,000 membership renewals in April

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced that it recorded 30,697 membership renewals during April 2026. The figure marks the highest monthly total in the chamber’s history, reflecting the business community’s continued confidence in Dubai’s positive economic outlook, unique competitive advantages, and ability to generate high-value opportunities. The …

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UAE National Orchestra electrifies Dubai Opera with ‘Sing for the Nation’

DUBAI/WAM The UAE National Orchestra brought Dubai Opera to its feet during Sing for the Nation, an evening that saw audiences singing together across generations in a shared celebration of music, culture, and national identity. Throughout the performance, audiences joined the Orchestra and choir in singing many of the UAE’s most recognisable patriotic songs, creating an atmosphere of collective participation …

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Zayed Charity Run to debut in Europe in Hungary on May 17

ABU DHABI / WAM The Hungarian capital, Budapest, will host the Zayed Charity Run, “Run for Kindness”, for the first time in Europe on 16th and 17th May, featuring 3km, 5km and 10km races. The organising committee confirmed that the event, organised by the UAE Embassy in Budapest, will bring together thousands of participants from across Hungary and beyond in …

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