DUBAI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced the establishment of the Uzbekistan Business Council.The new council aims to strengthen cooperation between the business communities in Dubai and Uzbekistan, support the growth of trade and investment ties, and expand opportunities for collaboration across diverse sectors.During the council’s inaugural meeting, held at Dubai Chambers’ headquarters, participants explored ways to develop new business opportunities and advance mutual investments.Discussions also focused on strengthening connections between Uzbek companies and their counterparts in Dubai, facilitating the exchange of expertise…
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Manchester City have signed midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille on a five-year contract, the Premier League club said on Wednesday. Financial details were not disclosed but British media reported that City paid £86 million ($117 million) for the 18-year-old.”Manchester City are, for me, the best club in the world. It’s a dream to be here and be able to call myself a City player. I have spent most of my life working hard to become the best player I can be and reach the top of the game,” Bouaddi said in a statement.He made 30 Ligue 1 appearances…
For many affluent UAE families, university planning still begins in the final years of school, when application deadlines loom and admission essays need to be written. Yet, education leaders and university admissions specialists say that approach is increasingly outdated.As competition intensifies for places at Ivy League institutions, Oxbridge colleges and other highly selective universities worldwide, the most successful applicants are often those who have spent years building a strong academic foundation, exploring their interests and developing a distinctive personal story. The shift reflects a broader transformation in global admissions. Universities are no longer simply rewarding students with the highest grades.…
Jewellery brand GIVA has withdrawn its recent advertisement featuring actor Kriti Sanon after it drew concerns, saying that hurting religious or cultural sentiments was never its intention.In a statement shared on Instagram, GIVA said it has the “highest regard and deep respect” for Indian culture, traditions and festivals.”We have the highest regard and deep respect for Indian culture, traditions and festivals. As a brand, we have always believed in celebrating these joyous moments with the entire family and this time we wanted to extend the love and celebration to our pets,” the brand said.GIVA said that if its recent advertisement…
ABU DHABI, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack which targeted United Nations peacekeeping troops in Jonglei state in South Sudan, which resulted in the death of two peacekeepers and the injury of others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) reiterated the UAE’s strong condemnation of this heinous attack, and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence aimed at undermining security and stability.Furthermore, the Ministry reaffirmed the UAE’s strong condemnation of attacks targeting peacekeeping forces, which are regarded as a contravention of international law and the UN Security Council…
إجراء أول معاملة من خلال «دبي العطاء»توسعة خيارات الدفع عبر «سداد دبي»أعلنت «مالية دبي» و«دبي الرقمية» عن تفعيل شبكة الدفع الوطنية «جيوَن» Jaywan على منصة «سداد دبي» DubaiPay، في خطوة تعزز منظومة المدفوعات الرقمية في الإمارة، وتوسّع خيارات الدفع المتاحة أمام المتعاملين، ضمن الجهود التي تقودها الدائرة على مستوى إمارة دبي لتنفيذ استراتيجية دبي اللانقدية.وتم تفعيل خدمة الدفع عبر «جيوَن» على منصة «سداد دبي». وقد استكملت دبي الرقمية اختبارات التشغيل بنجاح، للتأكد من جاهزية منظومة «سداد دبي» لمعالجة عمليات الدفع عبر بطاقات «جيوَن» بكفاءة واعتمادية، بما يضمن توفير تجربة سلسة وآمنة للمتعاملين عند إتاحة الخدمة. وتم تنفيذ أول معاملة باستخدام…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) stressed the importance of dealing with duly licensed and authorized transport operators in the educational transport sector as the new academic year begins. It emphasized that the safety of students is a priority in regulating the transport sector.The TGA urged parents to take advantage of the available regulated and licensed educational transport services through various means and options. It advised to avoid dealing with unlicensed transport operators, saying that their practices may pose risks to the safety of male and female students.The authority noted that licensed buses have several features that enable beneficiaries…
أبوظبي – وام دانت دولة الإمارات بشدة الهجوم الذي استهدف دورية لقوات حفظ السلام التابعة للأمم المتحدة في ولاية جونقلي بجنوب السودان، وأسفر عن مقتل جنديين من قوات حفظ السلام وإصابة آخرين.وأكدت وزارة الخارجية، في بيان لها، أن دولة الإمارات تُعرب عن استنكارها الشديد لهذا الهجوم الآثم، ورفضها الدائم لجميع أشكال العنف التي تستهدف زعزعة الأمن والاستقرار.وجددت الوزارة التأكيد على إدانة دولة الإمارات الشديدة للهجمات التي تستهدف قوات حفظ السلام، والتي تُعد انتهاكاً للقانون الدولي ولقرار مجلس الأمن رقم 2802.وأعربت الوزارة عن تضامن دولة الإمارات الكامل مع قوات حفظ السلام الدولية التابعة للأمم المتحدة، ومع الدول المشاركة فيها، مؤكدةً دعمها للجهود…
دبي في 26 أغسطس / وام / أحرز الأستاذ الدولي الكبير الصيني وانج هاو لقب بطولة اليوبيل الذهبي للشطرنج الخاطف، “كأس سيكتون”، لفئة التصنيف فوق 2000 نقطة.ونظم اتحاد الإمارات للشطرنج البطولة مساء أمس في قاعة نادي دبي للشطرنج والثقافة، بمشاركة 150 لاعباً ولاعبة من مختلف الجنسيات، من بينهم نخبة من الأساتذة الدوليين.وتصدر هاو الترتيب العام بكسر التعادل من 9 جولات، برصيد 7.5 نقطة، متساوياً مع الأستاذ الدولي الأوزبكي محمدزوخيد سورياروف، صاحب المركز الثاني، وجاء ثالثاً الأستاذ الدولي الكبير الروسي ألكسندر راخمانوف برصيد 7 نقاط.وتوج الفائزين بحضور الشيخ سعود بن عبدالعزيز المعلا، نائب رئيس الاتحاد الدولي للشطرنج، الدكتور إسماعيل إبراهيم الخوري،…
SHARJAH, 26th August, 2026 (WAM) — Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council and Emirati jeweller Adi Al Fardan have unveiled an exclusive jewellery collection inspired by the traditional Emirati craft of Al Safeefah.The collection translates Al Safeefah’s geometric compositions and rhythmic weaving patterns into jewellery crafted in gold and precious stones, drawing on research and archival material developed by Irthi.Launched to coincide with Emirati Women’s Day, the collaboration also highlights the role Emirati women have played across generations in preserving and passing on traditional craft knowledge, while continuing to develop its relevance in contemporary design.The collection is rooted in Irthi’s research and…