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Sharjah ruler awards $7m for sports clubs

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced a generous reward of AED26 million ($7.08 million) for the clubs in Sharjah that excelled in sports during the 2024-2025 season.

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Over 50 speakers to headline 11th Dubai International Project Management Forum

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

The 11th edition of the Dubai International Project Management Forum (DIPMF) will bring together a line-up of local and international speakers, including ministers, heads of authorities and institutions, and senior executives from leading global companies.

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Bahrain’s historic Old Manama Suq set for big facelift

Sun, 28 Dec 2025

Bahrain’s historic Old Manama Suq is set to receive a facelift as part of a broader government infrastructure drive. The first phase of the project will focus on redevelopment of the main entrance to the suq, which is set for completion in Q4 2026, said a report, citing the tourism minister.

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Bahrain ranks high in World Bank’s GovTech Maturity Index

Sat, 27 Dec 2025

Bahrain has been ranked second regionally and 15th globally among 197 countries on the World Bank Group’s 2025 GovTech Maturity Index (GTMI), a milestone achievement.

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Abu Dhabi to host Gran Turismo World Series 2026 opening event

Mon, 22 Dec 2025

For the first time in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi will host the Gran Turismo World Series 2026 opening event, scheduled for March 28 at the Space42 Arena. The landmark event will bring together the world’s top Gran Turismo drivers to compete in an elite live championship.

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Bahrain celebrates National Day with pride and in style

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

The Kingdom of Bahrain today is celebrating its National Day and the anniversary of His Majesty King Hamad’s accession to the throne with pomp and gaiety. To mark the occasion the streets, roads, buildings and prominent landmarks across the country were adorned in white and red.

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Binghatti sets record with sale of Middle East's most expensive penthouse

Fri, 12 Dec 2025

UAE developer Binghatti has achieved a major milestone with the sale of the region's most expensive penthouse valued at AED550 million ($150 million), at its iconic development Bugatti Residences by Binghatti located in Business Bay.

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GCC will build on achievements with a shared vision: HM King Hamad

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

The GCC will continue to build on its achievements with a shared vision and unified policies, His Majesty King Hamad said, chairing the 46th session of the GCC Summit at Sakhir Palace on Wednesday.

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Bahrain, Saudi Arabia announce key projects, decisions

Thu, 04 Dec 2025

Several major projects and decisions were announced during the fourth meeting of the Bahraini-Saudi Coordination Council, co-chaired by HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia.

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Mubadala, Glenwood Private Equity complete investment in NanoH2O

Wed, 03 Dec 2025

Glenwood Private Equity, a leading Korea-based investment firm, and Mubadala Investment Company, an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, and other co-investors announced the closing of their co-investment in NanoH2O Co (formerly known as LG Water Solutions and a division of LG Chem).