Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Layla Al Mansoori

Economy
UAE Stocks Soar: Local Shares Gain 31 Billion Dirhams in a Week

UAE stock markets surged last week as third-quarter earnings results exceeded expectations, adding over 31 billion dirhams to total market value. Fore...

Economy
Oil Prices Poised for Weekly Losses as Recession Fears Loom

Oil prices dropped Friday and are heading for a 3% weekly loss as uncertainty clouds global energy supply markets. Both major oil benchmarks hit their...

Emirates
UAE Bolsters Humanitarian Response in Gaza, Amplifying Aid and Assistance

The UAE welcomed the ceasefire implementation and prisoner exchanges in Gaza during a UN Security Council session, while announcing two ships loaded w...

Emirates
Pioneering Partnership: Mohammed bin Khalid Institutions and International Animal Welfare Fund Join Forces

The Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan Cultural and Educational Institutions signed a partnership agreement with the International Fund for Animal W...

International
Heavy Rains Disrupt Travel Across the UK as Flights and Trains Face Delays and Cancellations

Storm Amy battered the UK with powerful winds and heavy rain Saturday, disrupting travel across large parts of the country. Wind speeds reached nearly...

International
Palestinian Factions Agree to Manage Gaza Through Temporary Committee

Palestinian factions meeting in Cairo agreed to hand over Gaza's administration to an independent Palestinian committee made up of local technocrats....

Emirates
Dubai Leader Establishes 'Dar Al Maktoum' Board, Enhancing Cultural Preservation

Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a new decree forming the board of directors for the Al Maktoum House Foundation, bringing t...

Economy
Abu Dhabi Stocks Surge: $3.1 Billion Boost in Market Capitalization

UAE stock markets showed mixed performance yesterday, with Abu Dhabi continuing its three-day winning streak while Dubai's index fell. The standout wa...

Emirates
Frosty Oasis: Aljurf Records UAE's Lowest Temperature

The UAE recorded its coolest temperature this Monday morning at 18.9°C (66°F) in Barakah 2, located in the Al Dhafra region, according to the National...

Emirates
UAE Secures Water Supply for Palestinian Brothers in Gaza, Ensuring Access to This Essential Resource

A new UAE water pipeline in southern Gaza has become a lifeline for nearly one million residents facing severe water shortages. The 7-kilometer pipeli...

Emirates
Abu Dhabi Unveils Student Conduct Policy for Schools: Comprehensive Guidelines Promote Positive Learning Environments

Abu Dhabi's Department of Education and Knowledge has released new comprehensive guidelines requiring all schools to create safer learning environment...

Economy
Multiplay Achieves Impressive Q3 Earnings: Net Profits Soar to AED 1.95 Billion

UAE investment group Multiplay posted strong third-quarter results, with adjusted earnings jumping 56% to 597 million dirhams. But the real story is a...

International
Remains of Detained Individuals Threaten Second Phase of Gaza Agreement

Israel has told the Trump administration that Hamas isn't doing enough to recover bodies of hostages, potentially blocking progress to the next phase...

Economy
Prominent Holding Company "Alec" Debuts on Dubai Financial Market

Dubai's stock market just witnessed its biggest construction sector IPO ever. ALEC Holding, a Dubai-based engineering and construction company, raised...

Emirates
Abu Dhabi Unveils Groundbreaking 'Smart Population Health Analytics' Platform

Abu Dhabi just launched the world's first AI-powered population health management platform, marking a major shift from traditional healthcare to predi...

International
Global Centre for Tolerance Advocates Strengthening Peace Between Peoples

Global Peace Council Uses International Day of Peace to Condemn Gaza Violence The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace has called for strengthening...

Emirates
Qirqash: Political Pathway to End Sudan's Conflict, Experts Weigh In

The Sudanese army's loss of control over Al-Fashir, the last major city it held in western Darfur, has prompted urgent international calls for peace t...

International
Palestinian Factions Pledge to Return Captives' Remains in Goodwill Gesture

Palestinian factions in Gaza say they're committed to the ceasefire deal with Israel but are facing serious obstacles in recovering Israeli hostage re...

International
Renowned Journalist Targeted in Italy Car Bombing Incident

A bomb exploded outside the home of prominent Italian investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci late Thursday night, destroying his car and damaging h...

International
Deadly Blast Rocks U.S. Factory, Claiming 16 Lives

A massive explosion at a Tennessee explosives factory killed 16 people, authorities confirmed Saturday. The blast completely destroyed one building in...

International
Thailand Flood Toll Rises: Tragedy Unfolds as Fatalities Surge

Thailand's monsoon flooding has killed seven people as heavy rains continue to batter the country, forcing authorities to expand rescue operations acr...