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Gold Prices Up In Dubai Some Shops See Low Footfall Amid High Prices, Summer Break
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Gold prices rose Dh1 per gram at the opening of the markets in Dubai on the first trading day of the week. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed 24K trading at Dh404.75 per gram on Monday morning, up from Dh403.75 per gram...

MP secures over Rs 11,000 cr investment proposals from CM’s Dubai-Spain visit
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has stated that his just-concluded visit to Dubai and Spain will open new avenues of development in the state. Investors from both countries have shown great enthusiasm for investing in the state....

Electronics exports from India jump 47% in Q1 FY26; US, UAE, China top destinations
Biz News The geographical spread of the exports highlights India’s growing integration into the global electronics supply chain and underscores the country’s emergence as a credible alternative manufacturing hub in Asia, officials said. (Picture...

Rs 23 lakh deposit for Bengaluru rental home sparks comparison with New York, Dubai as Canadian man calls landlords 'greediest'
As rental prices continue to rise in Indian metros, Bengaluru has once again come under fire for what many are calling an increasingly unaffordable and unregulated housing market. The city’s rental norms, especially the steep security deposits...

Athulya death: SIT begins probe, mulls action to bring back husband from UAE
Kollam: An eight-member Special Investigation Team, led by the Karunagappally Superintendent of Police, will probe the death of Athulya, who allegedly died by suicide due to domestic violence in Sharjah. The Chavara Thekkumbhagam police have...
Tim Wellens wins Stage 15 as Team UAE continues to dominate Tour de France
Carcassonne, France – Tim Wellens of Team UAE won a baking and hilly Stage 15 of the Tour de France in Carcassonne on Sunday after a 45-kilometer solo rampage toward the walled citadel. Tadej Pogacar held on to the overall lead with a 4-minute,...

EU and UK Sanction UAE Firm for Supporting Russian Oil Trade
The European Union and the United Kingdom have imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services, a company based in the UAE that manages the flag registries for Gabon and Comoros. These nations have been pivotal in facilitating a covert network that...

India Shines at Chemistry Olympiad 2025 in UAE
India’s four-member student team delivered an impressive performance at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2025, held in Dubai from July 5 to 14. Competing against 354 students from 90 countries and five observer nations, the team...

SOFAZ deposits AZN 340 million in UAE Bank
Previous year, the State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (SOFAZ) placed a short-term deposit of 340.34 million manats in the United Arab Emirates-based First Abu Dhabi Bank, APA-Economics reports, citing the Fund. According to the...

RTA revamps 22 bus stations across Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially completed a major upgrade of 22 public bus facilities across the city and it’s all designed to make your commute smoother, smarter, and more sustainable. This revamp includes 16 passenger...

Grand Theft Auto V officially launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12-year delay
GTA V’s release was made possible by a newly introduced 21+ age rating, higher than the global standard 18+ used elsewhere Rockstar Games’ popular title Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V) has now officially launched in Saudi Arabia and UAE after the delay...

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Seals ₹11,119 Crore Deals In Dubai, Spain Tour
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has returned from a high-stakes tour of Dubai and Spain, bringing back investment proposals worth a staggering Rs 11,119 crore that promise to generate 14,208 jobs in Madhya Pradesh. Speaking to...

Hero Dubai Desert Classic achieves GEO Certification for third consecutive year
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic has once again been awarded GEO Certified® Tournament status for 2025, making it the first golf event in the Middle East and the first within the DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve the prestigious sustainability...

UAE Jobs: Some Indian Professionals Earn Up To Dh45,000 Salary In These Careers
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Indian professionals in mid- to senior-level roles within artificial intelligence (AI), digital, and other emerging industries are earning up to Dh45,000 per month in the UAE, according to Careernet Group, one of India's...
UAE tax authority announces $871mln in tax refunds for Emiratis building new residences by June
ABU DHABI: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency throughout 2025. The FTA today revealed the...

US president pledges help for Afghan refugees held in UAE

UAE’s Al Futtaim to acquire 49.95pc stake in Saudi Arabia’s Cenomi Retail
Emirati conglomerate Al Futtaim is to buy a 49.95 per cent stake in Saudi Arabian franchiser Cenomi Retail in a deal worth more than 2.5 billion riyals ($667 million), Cenomi Retail said in a statement yesterday. Cenomi Retail’s founding...
Dubai real estate transactions exceed $117bln in H1 2025
DUBAI: Dubai’s real estate sector recorded an exceptional performance in H1 2025, further reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global hub in this vital sector. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, the number of real...
UAE's Air Arabia carrier wins bid to operate new low-cost airline, Saudi civil aviation authority says
CAIRO: The United Arab Emirates's carrier Air Arabia was among an alliance of three companies that won a bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation said on Sunday. The new airline would...

UAE's Al-Futtaim to acquire 49.95% of Saudi's Cenomi Retail
RIYADH: Emirati conglomerate Al-Futtaim is to buy a 49.95% stake in Saudi Arabian franchiser Cenomi Retail in a deal worth more than 2.5 billion riyals ($667 million), Cenomi Retail said in a statement on Sunday. Cenomi Retail's founding...