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Emirati women are cementing their presence in the UAE’s financial markets, with new data released to mark Emirati Women’s Day on August 28 showing a total of 554,941 women investors currently active in the country’s markets.According to figures from the Capital Market Authority, Emirati women account for 70 per cent of the total number of women investors in the UAE, while holding a striking 93 per cent share of the total value of women’s investments, underlining their outsized role in driving market participation among women.The total value of Emirati women’s investments stands at Dh63 billion, the data showed.The authority said…
Grand Theft Auto VI is set to take over Netflix tonight, not as a game release, but with a highly anticipated official showcase that promises a closer look at Rockstar Games’ next blockbuster.Titled Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look, the presentation premieres exclusively for Netflix members at 11pm UAE time on Thursday, August 27. It marks an unexpected, first-of-its-kind partnership between Rockstar and the streaming giant, giving subscribers an early window before the footage is released more widely online.Gamers in the UAE can log in to Netflix just before 11pm and search for Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended…
The World Championship of Legends (WCL) is set to return for its highly anticipated third season, and for the first time, the league is heading to the UAE, according to a press release.WCL Season 3 will take place in the UAE from October 3 to October 18, 2026.Following two record-breaking seasons in the UK, WCL Season 3 promises to be bigger, bolder and more electrifying, bringing together cricket’s greatest legends and reigniting the rivalries that have defined generations of the sport.The UAE will become the stage for an unforgettable celebration of legendary cricket, global stars and the fans who have…
World CAPITALS, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — Gold slipped on Friday as market participants awaited closely watched remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. Spot gold fell 0.5 percent to US$4,576.30 per ounce by 01:57 GMT after hitting a more than three-month high earlier this week following the US Treasury’s announcement of support measures for long-duration bonds. US gold futures eased 0.8 percent to $4,629.00. Spot silver fell 1 percent to $68.54 per ounce and palladium declined 0.8 percent to $1,339.84. Platinum was down 0.6 percent at $1,834.83, on track for a weekly loss. Source:…
AL AIN, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has affirmed that Emirati women are essential partners in strengthening family cohesion and advancing society, and that their achievements and contributions across various fields reflect the UAE’s vision, which has recognised their role since the nation’s founding and provided them with opportunities to participate, contribute and play an active role in the country’s development. Marking Emirati Women’s Day, H.H. Sheikh Hazza said that celebrating the occasion during the Year of Family carries special significance, given the pivotal role women play…
Farbod Sadeghian – Founder of TheBlock FZCO; Sebastian Agren – co-founder & COO of Tribe; Gary Blowers – CEO of Tribe. The partnership will combine Tribe’s regulated property investment infrastructure with TheBlock’s broker network, training capabilities and physical ecosystem in Dubai Tribe Tokenisation FZE, a Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA)-licensed broker-dealer platform specialising in structured tokenised real estate, has entered a strategic distribution partnership with TheBlock FZCO, a Dubai-based fintech and digital asset ecosystem. The collaboration will combine Tribe’s regulated broker-dealer and distribution infrastructure with TheBlock’s market reach, broker engagement capabilities and physical facilities at One Central, Dubai. The companies plan…
Dubai International Airport welcomed 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026 as capacity returned, demand strengthened and DXB enhanced facilities, technology and passenger flow for a seamless global hub experienceDubai International (DXB) welcomed 31.5 million guests during the first six months of 2026, as airline capacity continued to return and demand strengthened through the second quarter following one of the most challenging operating environments in the airport’s history.While regional airspace constraints continued to influence traffic during the first half of the year, guest volumes increased steadily throughout Q2, rising from 3.5 million in April to 4.5 million in…
SHARJAH, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has marked Emirati Women’s Day 2026 by highlighting the generations of Emirati women whose strength, knowledge and contributions have helped shape UAE society. “Every Emirati Women’s Day, I reflect on how far we have come, and what that means for the next generation of Emirati women,” H.H. Sheikha Bodour said. She said the advancement of Emirati women has never been the work of one generation alone, but part of a longer story of women whose strength, knowledge and contributions have shaped society across generations. Each generation, she…
Aircraft occupancy rates continued to improve, approaching 2025 levels, coinciding with the expansion of the international air connectivity network. Dubai: Air France resumed its flights between Paris and Dubai, starting Wednesday, August 26, with one flight per day and three flights per week. Company data showed the resumption of flights on the Paris-Dubai route. At the end of the first half of the year, Dubai International Airport served 50 international airlines, providing connections to 217 destinations in 99 countries. Aircraft occupancy rates continued to improve, approaching 2025 levels, coinciding with the expansion of the international air connectivity network. Source: Emirates…
DUBAI, 28th August, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has said that Emirati Women’s Day is a moment to celebrate the achievements of Emirati women and the foundations that have enabled generations to learn, contribute and lead. In a statement marking the occasion, Sheikha Latifa said, “This year, its expansion into a month of reflection and inspiration under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’ gives us a meaningful opportunity to honour the vision of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak “Mother of the Nation”, Chairwoman…