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7 UAE banks make it to Forbes’ ‘most valuable’ list for Middle East

Saudi Arabia makes up a third of the list with 10 entries, with an aggregate market value of $279.5 billion. Qatar placed third with six entries worth $73.6 billion. As of February 23, 2024, the 30 banks had a combined...

GCC government spending to remain key driver of economy

GCC government spending is expected to continue playing an important role in the near-to-medium term as countries look to achieve their ambitious development, diversification and net-zero targets, a report said. Infrastructure investment: A thematic overview by Emirates NBD Research says...

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Pakistan govt begins cancelling passports of deportees

Over 7,800 Pakistanis were deported from 2019 to 2025 for different charges. Photo: Reuters Pakistan's government has initiated cancelling the...

Eid Al Adha 2025: Rains hit some parts of UAE as residents celebrate start of holiday

As residents of the UAE celebrate the beginning of the Eid holiday, they were greeted with a welcome break from the rising heat, as...

Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El Adha holiday, including Sunday (June...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm...

Dubai RTA’s online booking system eases vehicle testing

For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already...