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DAMASCUS, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — A high-level delegation from the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF), headed by Hamid Saif Al Zaabi, President of MENAFATF, and comprising Suleiman Al Jebrin, Executive Secretary of MENAFATF, and the Heads of MENAFATF’s two Mutual Evaluation Teams, conducted an official visit to Damascus, the capital of the Syrian Arab Republic. The visit was undertaken to support the Syrian Arab Republic’s preparations for the Mutual Evaluation process and enhance the effectiveness of its national framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. During the visit, a high-level meeting…

The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar strongly condemn Israel’s escalation at Al Aqsa Mosque, particularly the continued large-scale incursions by settlers led by extremist Israeli ministers into the holy site under the protection of Israeli police, the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards, the erection of two tents by Israeli police, and other provocative acts. They affirm that these escalatory and unacceptable actions constitute a flagrant violation of international law, relevant United Nations resolutions, and the historic and legal status quo governing the holy sites in occupied…

ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) announced record profit before tax of AED7.607 billion for the first half of this year, up 28 percent compared with the same period last year. The bank also recorded profit before tax of AED3.826 billion in the second quarter, an increase of 26 percent year-on-year, marking its 20th consecutive quarter of profit growth. Operating income rose by 12 percent during the first half to AED11.981 billion, while non-interest income increased by 22 percent to AED4.510 billion, accounting for 38 percent of total operating income, supported by higher fee,…

SHARJAH, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sharjah Economic Development Department (SEDD) concluded the “Little Economist” programme, which came as part of its keenness to consolidate the concepts of economic awareness and develop financial skills among young generations, in order to contribute to preparing a generation that is aware and capable of dealing with the requirements of future economic life. Commenting on that, Hamad Ali Abdalla Al Mahmoud, SEDD Chairman and Member of the Executive Council, honoured the participants in the programme and reviewed their projects, stressing that the Little Economist programme embodies Sharjah’s vision as an incubator and motivator for…

There are plenty of French restaurants in Dubai, but few arrive with the reputation of L’Avenue. The iconic Paris restaurant, known for attracting celebrities, fashion insiders and regular appearances from Kim Kardashian, has officially opened its first UAE outpost in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue. And after spending an evening there, it’s easy to see why the restaurant has become such a destination in Paris. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The first thing that stands out is the space itself. Unlike many fine dining restaurants that can feel cramped or overly formal, L’Avenue…

The partnership will streamline primary source verification for healthcare practitioners joining Saudi German Health UAE, supporting regulatory compliance, patient safety and public trust. Dubai — DataFlow Group, a global leader in Primary Source Verification (PSV) and credential verification solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi German Health UAE to strengthen healthcare workforce credentialing across the country. The agreement establishes DataFlow as the designated Primary Source Verification partner for healthcare practitioners referred by Saudi German Health UAE. The partnership is designed to create a more streamlined verification pathway for professionals joining one of the region’s largest private healthcare…

ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — The Foreign Ministers of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the State of Qatar condemn in the strongest terms the Israeli escalation at Al Aqsa Mosque / Al Haram Al Sharif, particularly the continued mass settlers’ incursions led by extremist Israeli ministers, into Al-Aqsa Mosque / Al-Haram Al-Sharif under the protection of the Israeli forces, the raising of the Israeli flag within its courtyards, the erection…

Alef Education, a UAE-based global leader in education technology, has achieved a landmark global recognition, ranking as the No. 1 education technology company in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and securing the 13th position worldwide in the prestigious World’s Top EdTech Companies 2026 list, published by TIME in collaboration with Statista. The recognition reflects the company’s continued leadership in harnessing technology to enhance teaching and learning while contributing to the global evolution of education. The TIME World’s Top EdTech Companies ranking evaluated 6500 education technology companies worldwide based on a rigorous, data-driven assessment of financial strength and industry impact.…

The UAE has been ranked the Middle East’s most AI-ready economy and entered the global top 20 for future skills and artificial intelligence readiness, placing 17th worldwide in the QS World Future Skills Index 2027. Released by global higher education analysts QS Quacquarelli Symonds in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the index evaluates 89 economies on how effectively they are preparing their workforces to harness the opportunities created by artificial intelligence. The UAE achieved an overall score of 86.5 out of 100, ranking ahead of every other country in the Middle East and North…

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has issued a new guide explaining how health insurance rules work for employees but stressed that it is not introducing any fresh obligations on employers. The guide, released on Thursday, clarified procedures that are already in place and showed how work permit approvals are now electronically linked to health insurance verification. It clarified that employers cannot get a work permit issued or renewed for a worker unless that worker has a valid health insurance policy. The ministry’s digital systems now automatically check this during the application process. This integration speeds up approvals…