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DUBAI/WAM A total of 1,721 real estate and properties transactions valued at AED5.8 billion were conducted during the week ending 5th January, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The DLD weekly report said that114 plots were sold for AED 1.36 billion, 1,183 apartments and villas were sold for AED 3.13 billion, The top three transactions were a land in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship (ADXC) is set to make its highly anticipated return for the second edition on January 19, promising a night filled with electrifying martial arts. Organised by International Vision Sports Management (IVSM) in collaboration with AJP, ADXC 2 presents an enthralling card boasting a diverse lineup of both local and international athletes. The Main ...

SHARJAH/WAM Sharjah Classic Cars Festival is set to take place from 2-4 February under the slogan ‘More Than Just Cars.’ The festival, organised by the Sharjah Old Car Club (SOCC), aims to unite car enthusiasts and owners by showcasing an impressive array of vintage vehicles representing not just the UAE’s but the world’s cultural and historical automotive lineage. Alongside the ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Bin Hamoodah Auto, the authorised Dealer of Chevrolet and GMC from General Motors in Abu Dhabi, have signed a two-year agreement under which the latter will sponsor the UAE Women’s Tour 2024, to be held from 8 to 11 February, as well as the 2025 edition, and the UAE Tour 2024 and ...

DUBAI/WAM The 16th edition of the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Festival, held at the Dubai International Endurance City in Seih Al Salam, will conclude on Saturday, 6th January. Organised by the Dubai Polo and Equestrian Club, in collaboration with the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, the festival will conclude with the primary race, the Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup, over ...

DUBAI/WAM The New Year began on a high note for Dubai Duty Free with the operation announcing an all-time sales record of AED 7.885 billion (US$2.16 billion) for 2023, representing a 24.39 percent increase over the previous year and 6.40 percent up on pre-pandemic in 2019. December finished with record monthly sales of AED 807.6 million (US$221 million), an 8.37 ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has announced the pension disbursement dates for the year 2024. GPSSA said that pension disbursements will take place on the 27th of each month, with exceptions to months such as January, April and July, where pension will be disbursed on the 26, in addition to October, where pension will be ...

CAIRO/WAM AD Ports Group today initialled a 15-year concession agreement with the Red Sea Port Authority (RSPA), to operate and manage three cruise terminals at Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh ports. The agreement also encompasses the renovation of the Sharm El Sheikh terminal, with the ultimate aim of enhancing the cruise tourism experience in Egypt. A definitive concession agreement ...

DUBAI / WAM The 29th edition of the Dubai International Pharmaceutical Technologies Conference and Exhibition – Duphat 2024, is set to kick off next week, spanning three days from January 9 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The largest pharmaceutical gathering in the Middle East and Africa will witness its largest event size to date as it expects to ...

SHARJAH / WAM HH Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah, met on Thursday with a delegation of students from Harvard University, at the Sharjah Academy For Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology. During the meeting, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed reviewed the educational renaissance of the emirate of Sharjah ...