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Ithra's flagship design event Tanween to return in November

Mon, 08 Sep 2025

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has announced the return of its flagship design event Tanween, from 17-22 November and launch of the Tanween Challenges open call.

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Bahrain cements its position as regional fintech hub with FF25

Sat, 06 Sep 2025

Fintech Forward 2025, the region's flagship financial services event, will be back in Bahrain next month with some of the leading regional regulators, sovereign fund strategists and top-tier founders thus cementing its position as a regional fintech hub.

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Mohammed Al-Ahbabi ambassador for Emporio Armani eyewear

Wed, 03 Sep 2025

Mohammed Al-Ahbabi, known for expressing himself through painting, photography and filmmaking, has been named the new ambassador for Emporio Armani Autumn/Winter 2025-26 men’s eyewear collection in the Middle East.

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Qatar Airways, Saudia, Air India in the big 'Battle of the Airline Apps’

Mon, 01 Sep 2025

Leading international airlines - Qatar Airways, Air India, Copa Airlines, Saudia and Air Canada - will go head-to-head for the best app in ‘Battle of the Airline Apps’ at the World Aviation Festival 2025, a major aviation technology event, to be held next

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UAE gears up for packed September of global events, activities

Sat, 30 Aug 2025

The UAE is preparing for a busy September, hosting a wide range of events - including the International Real Estate Show; Global Rail Infrastructure expo and Wetex - that further consolidates its position as a global hub for specialised conferences.

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Oman's Bank Nizwa rolls out e-mandate service for direct debit

Sat, 30 Aug 2025

Oman's Bank Nizwa has announced the launch of its electronic mandate (e-mandate) for direct debit service. Designed to streamline recurring transactions, the new service complies with the Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) regulatory framework.

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Bahrain business leader Khalid Kanoo dies at 84

Sat, 30 Aug 2025

Khalid Mohammad Kanoo, the chairman of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) and one of the most prominent economic and social figures in Bahrain, passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

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Over 20 countries suspend postal services to US amid tariff row

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Postal services in over 20 countries including Australia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia Taiwan and UK - have announced the temporary suspension of parcel shipments to US, citing a new Trump administration policy change, said media reports.

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Abu Dhabi chosen principal shooting location for Dune saga again

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Abu Dhabi will again return as a principal shooting location for the next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction saga Dune.

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Sharjah plans to register Al-Hosn Fort in Dibba with UNESCO

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has announced plans to register Al‑Hosn Fort in Dibba Al Hisn with UNESCO following its development.