Abu dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent congratulatory messages to Governor-General of Jamaica Patrick Allen and Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora in celebration of their respective countries’ Independence Days. In a gesture of goodwill, the messages were aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and expressing solidarity. According to Emirates News Agency, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, along with His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, also extended their congratulations. They sent

Sharjah: The Sharjah Charity International has announced that it is now accepting applications for its 11th mass wedding, which is set to take place in December as part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations. This event will be held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Sharjah. According to Emirates News Agency, the initiative aims to support young people with limited financial means who are preparing to get married, helping them start their families without the burden of financial stress and debt. This mass wedding continues

Moscow: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is set to embark on an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday, 7th August. During this visit, His Highness will engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin to explore and strengthen the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Russia. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions will focus on enhancing cooperation in various sectors including economic, trade, investment, and energy. The leaders will also address regional and international issues of common interest, aiming to serve joint development goals.

Abu dhabi: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) imposed a financial sanction of AED600,000 on a finance company, pursuant to Article (137) of the Decretal Federal Law No. (14) of 2018 regarding the Central Bank and Organisation of Financial Institutions and Activities, and its amendments. According to Emirates News Agency, the financial sanction is based on the results of examinations conducted by the CBUAE, which revealed that the finance company had failed to comply with the Market Conduct and Consumer Protection Regulations and Standards. The CBUAE, through its supervisory and regulatory mandates, endeavours to ensure that all finance companies

Abu dhabi: Emirates has entered a landmark seven-year partnership with FC Bayern Munchen, 34-time Bundesliga champions and six-time UEFA Champions League titleholders. The agreement positions Emirates as Platinum Partner of FC Bayern Munich’s first team from the 2025-26 season through to the 2031-32 season. According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration signifies a significant step in the relationship between the airline and the football club. As a Platinum Partner, Emirates will be closely associated with FC Bayern Munich, one of Europe’s most successful football teams. The partnership is expected to include branding and promotional activities, allowing Emirates to leverage FC

Sharjah: Sharjah Institute for Heritage, through its Arabian Heritage Centre, has launched the fourth edition of the 2025 Narrator Summer Camp, held under the theme ‘Travellers’ Tales’, at its headquarters in Sharjah University City. The camp welcomed 30 boys and girls aged between 8 and 12. According to Emirates News Agency, the camp runs until 14th August 2025, four days a week from Monday to Thursday. It features 24 interactive workshops blending art, heritage, and storytelling. The programme aims to enhance children’s awareness of national identity and inspire creative expression through tales drawn from travellers’ journeys, most notably those of

Abu dhabi: Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced a strategic partnership with SleekFlow, a global leader in AI-powered omnichannel messaging solutions. The collaboration, facilitated through Shams’ value-added services arm Mazeed, is set to deliver tools and training that will help entrepreneurs and SMEs enhance their customer communication and sales strategies. According to Emirates News Agency, SleekFlow is an AI platform that transforms conversations into sales. Trusted by over 2,000 enterprises across 70 countries, the platform unifies WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Messenger, SMS, Website Live Chat, and more into a single workspace. This integration allows teams to focus on building relationships that

Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) reported a 24% year-on-year increase in revenue to US$843.6 million for the first half of 2025, up from $679.2 million in the same period last year. Profit before tax surged 228 percent to $506.8 million, compared with $154.3 million in H1 2024, supported by improved profitability metrics and the recent acquisition of Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). According to Emirates News Agency, the company’s pre-tax margin and return on equity improved to 25.7 percent and 13.3 percent, respectively. Operating cash flow stood at $659 million in the first half, and total assets increased to nearly $16