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Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme helped establish around 1,500 Emirati families and recorded a 99.5% beneficiary satisfaction rate, committee hears Dubai: The Supervisory Committee for Initiatives under the Sheikha Hind bint Maktoum Family Programme held its first meeting and reviewed the results of initiatives supporting Emirati families, including the Dubai Weddings initiative, which accounted for 48% of all Emirati weddings held in Dubai in 2026. The meeting was chaired by Hessa bint Essa Buhumaid, Director General of the Community Development Authority in Dubai, and focused on priorities for the next phase of the programme and ways to strengthen coordination…
GENEVA, 9th October, 2026 (WAM) — The World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Thursday raised its forecast for global merchandise trade growth in 2026 to 3.9 percent, up from 1.9 percent in March, driven by supply chain adjustments and strong investment in artificial intelligence. However, the WTO lowered its forecast for commercial services trade growth in 2026, citing conditions in the Middle East, according to its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics report. The report revised its forecast for growth in the volume of services trade in 2026 down to 3.3 percent from 4.8 percent in March. It projected merchandise trade…
Amazon confirmed late on Wednesday it had cut what it said were a small number of jobs, primarily in its Stores unit which oversees the main e-commerce website.The layoffs to its retail unit coincide with one of Amazon’s biggest shopping days, which it calls Prime Big Deal Days. The promotion started on Tuesday and runs through Wednesday, offering varying discounts.The cuts are the latest in a series of small reductions since a larger round of 30,000 job cuts that began last year and continued into January. Some affected employees reached out to Reuters and shared posts from internal Slack channels…
There are actors who become stars and then there are those who become an experience. Nana Patekar belonged to the latter category. His unmistakable voice, piercing gaze, raw intensity and extraordinary ability to command a scene made him one of Indian cinema’s most distinctive performers. He could make audiences uncomfortable with a single stare, move them to tears with a moment of vulnerability and, as an entirely different generation would discover, leave them in splits with his impeccable comic timing.On October 8, Patekar passed away at his residence in Goa following a reported cardiac arrest. He was 75.His passing brings…
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he chooses to, leaving the door open for the 41-year-old captain after his abrupt departure from the squad last week.Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp after being an unused substitute in a win over Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. He subsequently said on social media that he would explain his reasons for leaving the national team “in due course”.”If he wants to, he’ll return to the national team. We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who’s going…
Abu Dhabi Mobility says vehicle washing is prohibited in public parking areas under the Mawaqif system and urges motorists to use licensed companies operating from authorised locations Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), an affiliate of the Department of Municipalities and Transport, has announced new regulations governing vehicle washing activities in public parking areas and residential villa areas subject to the Mawaqif parking system. The centre said the measure forms part of efforts to regulate the use of public parking spaces, reduce unlicensed practices, preserve the emirate’s appearance and ensure that vehicle washing services are provided only…
Travel experts say prices will keep rising as National Day, school holidays and New Year push demand higher Dubai: Travel ticket prices from Dubai for December have begun to show early signs of rising, coinciding with the approach of the holiday season and the end of the year. A comparison of prices for a number of major destinations reveals an upward movement in prices compared to current levels, which reinforces the importance of planning and booking early for those wishing to travel during the last month of the year. Airfare prices at one of the commercial carriers showed that prices…
The new service will operate four times weekly, marking the second airport in the Jordanian capital served by Air Arabia from SharjahSHARJAH: Air Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of its new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport (ADJ), starting 15th November 2026.The new service will operate four times weekly, marking the second airport in the Jordanian capital served by Air Arabia from Sharjah, complementing the airline’s existing services to Queen Alia International Airport and further strengthening connectivity between the two countries.Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said, “The launch of our new…
RIYADH, 8th October, 2026 (WAM) — Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, UAE Minister of Investment, and Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Minister of Energy and Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Riyadh aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. The MoU seeks to develop rail connectivity between the two countries, facilitate the movement of goods and cargo, and enhance opportunities for infrastructure and energy-sector integration, supporting shared economic interests. The MoU sets out general principles for rail connectivity between the two countries and provides for technical and economic studies…