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AJMAN, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Emirate of Ajman recorded 994 real estate transactions during August, with a total value of AED1.53 billion. Engineer Omar bin Omair Al Muhairi, Director General of the Ajman Land and Real Estate Regulation Department, stated that the real estate sector maintained its upward trajectory during August, recording positive figures that affirm the sector’s resilience and the growing direct demand for various types of property across the Emirate. He added that trading volume reached AED970 million across 767 transactions, noting that Al Rawda 3 recorded the highest-value sale at AED 47 million. The highest-value…
Dubai gains were led by Shuaa Capital and Al Firdous Holding, while Abu Dhabi stocks delivered mixed performance despite gains in Aldar and ADNOC Gas.Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock markets delivered mixed performances at the start of trading on Monday, the first session of the week.The Dubai Financial Market (DFM) index rose 0.12 per cent, moving above 5,890 points, while the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) index declined 0.27 per cent.On the DFM, Shuaa Capital advanced 7.4 per cent, Al Firdous Holding gained 5.2 per cent, Aman Holding rose 3.1 per cent, and Salama Holding added 2.9 per cent.On…
After 16 hours of running through the mountains, Ahmad Al Janahi found himself struggling to climb from Italy into Switzerland. He was exhausted, suffering from severe stomach pain and questioning whether the two years he had spent working towards the race would end without him reaching the finish line. “I was telling myself, ‘Ahmad, you waited two years and now you are here, but you cannot finish it.’ I was very negative towards myself,” he told Khaleej Times. But Al Janahi continued, eventually completing the 174km UTMB World Series Finals in Chamonix in 37 hours and 50 minutes. The course…
Dubai’s integrated blue economy ecosystem features more than 14,000 maritime companies, 20 marinas, over 8,400 registered watercraft, and more than 80 floating restaurants Dubai: The Dubai Maritime Authority (DMA), at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), continues to develop an integrated maritime ecosystem that enhances navigational safety, improves the efficiency of maritime services and operations, and advances the sector’s regulatory environment. These efforts keep pace with the rapid growth of Dubai’s maritime sector and reinforce the emirate’s position as a leading global hub for maritime activities and services. The latest figures highlight the scale and diversity of Dubai’s…
NEW YORK, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that heavyweight world champion Vadim Nemkov will defend his title against third-ranked Sergei Bilostenniy at PFL Dubai on Saturday, 14th November, at Coca-Cola Arena. The event will be PFL’s first Dubai card since its merger with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP). It forms part of a cooperation agreement with Dubai Sports Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to bring international MMA events to the emirate. Nemkov, who holds a 20-2 record and ranks second in PFL’s pound-for-pound standings, is a protégé of Fedor…
Inaugural edition brings together more than 1000 industry professionals to celebrate achievement and strengthen industry connectionsPublished: Mon 7 Sept 2026, 7:58 PM Zoya Developments has launched The Laureates, a new annual platform designed to celebrate excellence, strengthen partnerships and inspire higher performance across Dubai’s real estate brokerage community. By recognising outstanding achievements among brokers and channel partners, the initiative aims to foster a culture of healthy competition and collaboration that supports the continued growth and maturity of Dubai’s real estate sector.Held at The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC, the inaugural edition brought together more than 1,000 real estate professionals and brokerage representatives for…
Superstar Mammootty’s 75th birthday began with a special update for his fans as the title and first-look poster of his upcoming film with director Nithish Sahadev, ‘Mela’, were unveiled on Monday.The makers shared the first-look poster on social media handle with a special wish for the actor, ‘Wishing Our Dearest Mammukka very Happy Birthday,” wrote Nithish Sahadev on InstagramMammootty also shared the update with his fans, “Presenting The Title & First Look Poster of Our 9th Production Venture #MELA Directed by Nithish Sahadev.”The first-look poster presents Mammootty in an intense and rugged avatar. The veteran actor is seen wearing a…
Kevin Pietersen has joined England’s white-ball coaching team as a “specialist mentor” in the build-up to next year’s World Cup in southern Africa.The former England captain will be part of Brendon McCullum’s coaching group for the upcoming T20 and one-day international series at home to Sri Lanka later this month, as well as subsequent series.The 50-over World Cup is being held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2027.Pietersen, 46, played 136 ODIs and 37 T20 matches for England, scoring more than 5,500 runs. He also scored 8,181 runs in his 104 Test matches.The South Africa-born batter was also…
When Priyam Chaturvedi lost her corporate job last year, she found herself reconsidering what she wanted to do next. The answer came from a passion she had pursued alongside her career for much of her life: music. A vocalist and musician, Chaturvedi had spent years learning music while working full-time in marketing for companies including Landmark Group and Mumzworld. After her role was made redundant, she decided to build a community around Indian music in Dubai. That idea became Zikr, a cultural platform that began with an intimate concert in her living room. “I was sitting at home thinking, ‘What…
SHARJAH, 7th September, 2026 (WAM) — Burjeel Specialty Hospital, part of Burjeel Holdings, has launched Sharjah’s first PET/CT service, expanding access to advanced cancer diagnostics and treatment planning within the emirate. The service forms part of the hospital’s Nuclear Medicine Department and is integrated with Burjeel Cancer Institute (BCI), connecting molecular imaging with multidisciplinary oncology expertise across diagnosis, staging, treatment planning and follow-up. The inauguration was attended by Sheikh Faisal Khalid Sultan Al Qasimi; Dr. Ahmad Tahlak, General Director of Tarahum Charity Foundation; Mohammad Al Mulla, Deputy Director-General of the foundation; Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, Chairman and CEO of Burjeel Holdings;…