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Malaysian Embassy in Abu Dhabi Hosts cultural expo

Thu, 28 Aug 2025

The Embassy of Malaysia in the United Arab Emirates hosted a reception to promote an exhibition entitled “To Know Malaysia Is To Love Malaysia: Highlights from the AFK Collection” at the Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi.

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UAE announces September 5 holiday to mark Prophet’s Birthday

Wed, 27 Aug 2025

The UAE federal government entities will mark the Prophet’s Birthday holiday on Friday, September 5.

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Team Falcons wins EWC Club Championship; $7m grand prize

Mon, 25 Aug 2025

Team Falcons claimed the Club Championship Trophy and the $7 million grand prize at the Esports World Cup 2025 (EWC 2025) in Riyadh, which concluded on Sunday.

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24 new eServices added to Bahrain's MyGov mobile app

Wed, 13 Aug 2025

As many as 24 new government services have been added to Bahrain's MyGov mobile app, which is available through the eGovernment Apps Store, bahrain.bh/apps.

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Exhibition World Bahrain signs deal to host Asian Youth Games

Tue, 12 Aug 2025

Exhibition World Bahrain and the Executive Committee of the Third Asian Youth Games have signed an agreement to host the Third Asian Youth Games at the centre from October 22 to 31, under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa.

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Bahrain’s GDP records real growth of 2.7% in Q1

Tue, 12 Aug 2025

Bahrain’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 2.7% and 3.0% at constant and current prices, respectively, in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

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Syria forums in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi eye $500bn reconstruction investment push

Tue, 12 Aug 2025

In a move to mobilise international capital for Syria’s estimated $500 billion reconstruction effort, the Syria Recovery & Investment Forum is launching two new editions this September — in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi — following the success of its July event i

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Talabat reports robust Q2 growth, raises full-year guidance

Tue, 12 Aug 2025

Talabat Holding, a leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the MENA region, has announced strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, driven by solid performance across both GCC and non-GCC markets.

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AI-driven digital business registration process launched in UAE

Mon, 11 Aug 2025

Mastercard has joined forces with IFZA, one of the fastest-growing free zones in the UAE, and Global Tax Assistant, an international consulting firm, to launch a fully digital, AI-driven business registration journey in the UAE.

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Food Price Index edges up in July, says UN report

Sat, 09 Aug 2025

The FAO Food Price Index, a benchmark for world food commodity prices, averaged 130 points in July, up 1.6% from previous month, driven primarily by rising global prices of meat and vegetable oils, according to UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation.