Friday , 13 November 2026

Sharjah Ruler raises marriage, furniture grants to AED30,000 each

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed the Ruler’s Court to increase the marriage grant to AED 30,000 and the furniture assistance to AED30,000. This directive takes effect from the date of its issuance. The Ruler of Sharjah also directed on Tuesday that the salary eligibility requirement be …

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UAE banking assets rise 4% to AED5.815 trillion in Q3

ABU DHABI/WAM Gross assets of banks operating in the UAE rose 4 percent quarter-on-quarter during the third quarter of 2026 to more than AED5.815 trillion, representing annual growth of 11.8 percent, according to the Central Bank of the UAE’s quarterly report on monetary, banking and financial market developments issued today. Total bank deposits increased 2.7 percent quarter-on-quarter to AED3.568 trillion, …

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Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine – Abu Dhabi 2026

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, has inaugurated the 46th ICMM World Congress of Military Medicine – Abu Dhabi 2026. The ceremony was attended by Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazrouei, …

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Hoor Al Qasimi inaugurates Chinese-Islamic heritage exhibition

SHARJAH/WAM H.H. Sheikha Hoor bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of Sharjah Museums Authority, inaugurated the exhibition “Entwined Legacies: Dialogue and Interaction between Chinese and Islamic Civilisations” on Wednesday morning at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation. The exhibition represents Shanghai Museum’s first organised exhibition in the Gulf region and reflects a cultural collaboration between Sharjah Museums Authority and Shanghai Museum. …

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Hamdan bin Mohammed honours winners of inaugural ‘Dubai-it Award’

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, honoured 13 winners of the inaugural ‘Dubai-it Award’, which celebrates exceptional achievements by individuals, projects, institutions and companies across various sectors. Sheikh Hamdan said the Dubai-it Award aims to institutionalise the philosophy …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Poland on Independence day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Karol Nawrocki of the Republic of Poland on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

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DAE nine-month revenue rises 13.2% to $1.45b

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a 13.2 percent increase in total revenue to US$1.4469 billion for the first nine months of 2026, compared with $1.2777 billion in the same period of 2025. Pre-tax profit excluding exceptional items rose to $370.7 million from $340.8 million, while operating cash flow reached $1.0881 billion, compared with $1.1274 billion a year …

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Arista Properties Introduces HQ Elite, elevating the Boutique Office Experience

Arista Properties has introduced HQ Elite by Arista, an exclusive collection of premium, fully fitted workspaces within HQ, its award-winning Grade A commercial development in Al Furjan, Dubai. Conceived for business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors seeking a more considered approach to the modern workplace, HQ Elite brings together refined design, operational efficiency and the distinction of boutique commercial ownership. Moving …

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