Abu dhabi: The UAE continues to adopt a forward-looking vision to enhance the regulatory and legislative frameworks governing family businesses in the country. This vision aims to foster sustainable growth, ensure long-term viability, and strengthen the sector’s contribution to national economic competitiveness both regionally and globally. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism played a key role in issuing the world’s first comprehensive and pioneering legislation dedicated to family businesses: Federal Decree by Law No. (37) of 2022 concerning the Family Businesses. The law aims to ensure business continuity through legal mechanisms and structured procedures, support

Gaza: At least 13 Palestinians, including two children, were martyred, and several others injured on Sunday after Israeli forces opened fire on people waiting for humanitarian aid in northern and southern Gaza, according to medical sources. According to Emirates News Agency, in the south of the enclave, six civilians were killed near an aid distribution centre to the southwest of Khan Younis, where crowds had gathered in hopes of receiving critical supplies. Meanwhile, six more Palestinians were killed after being targeted by Israeli army gunfire near an aid distribution centre on the outskirts of Rafah. In central Gaza, at least

Abu dhabi: The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (‘GCC-Stat’) revealed that the nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries reached US$587.8 billion by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, up from US$579 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, reflecting a growth rate of 1.5%. According to Emirates News Agency, the data indicated that the contribution of non-oil activities to the GCC’s nominal GDP reached 77.9% by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to

Ravenna: The UAE’s parachuting team celebrated an impressive achievement by securing six medals at the FAI World Style and Accuracy Landing Championship, which concluded yesterday in Ravenna, Italy. The event witnessed participation from some of the world’s leading parachutists and skydivers. According to Emirates News Agency, Abdulbari Qubaisi was a standout performer, clinching four medals. He earned a gold medal in the “Accuracy” category and three silver medals across the overall ranking, “Distance,” and “Freestyle” categories. Qubaisi’s exceptional performance, marked by full marks in the first and second rounds, garnered him a total of 291 points, securing second place in

Dubai: The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has reaffirmed that fighting viral hepatitis is a strategic priority within the country’s health policies. As part of the UAE’s enduring commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and safeguarding community wellbeing, the UAE has implemented an integrated national programme focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment. Through robust collaboration across public and private health sectors, the programme demonstrates the strength of the country’s cross-sectoral health partnerships. According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry’s remarks were made in conjunction with World Hepatitis Day 2025, observed annually on July 28. This year’s theme, ‘Hepatitis:

Dubai: Dubai’s real estate brokerage sector recorded a remarkable performance in the first half of this year, reaffirming the pivotal role of brokers in driving market dynamism and supporting sustainable growth in property transactions. According to Emirates News Agency, real estate brokers contributed to the execution of 42,181 transactions, generating commission values exceeding AED3.23 billion in H1 2025, compared to AED1.62 billion in the same period in 2024, achieving a growth of 99%. This increase in transaction volume is closely tied to the growing number of real estate brokers registered with the Dubai Land Department, which now stands at 29,577

Mal©: Aligned with its commitment to strategic sustainable development goals, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the inauguration of the Velana International Airport, a landmark project that aims to significantly enhance Maldives’ infrastructure. With a total investment of AED 330.5 million (USD 90 million) from ADFD, the project was implemented in two phases, receiving co-financing from Saudi Fund for Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and OPEC Fund for International Development. According to Emirates News Agency, this cooperation highlights the shared commitment of regional development institutions to support high-impact projects in developing nations to contribute to inclusive,

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