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WORLD CAPITALS, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — Gold ticked lower on Thursday, slipping from two-week highs hit in the previous session. Spot gold inched 0.2 percent lower at $4,122.49 per ounce as of 0515 GMT, having climbed to $4,165.87 in the last session, its highest since 7th July. The US gold futures for August delivery fell 0.6 percent to $4,125.30. Spot silver was down 0.1 percent at $59.66 per ounce, while platinum gained 0.5 percent to $1,652.53 and palladium rose 0.5 percent to $1,297.61. Source: Emirates News Agency
For most newlyweds, the first year of marriage is filled with dreams about the future of building a home and starting a family. However, for a 24-year-old Dubai resident, these dreams were shattered when a routine investigation turned out to be a devastating diagnosis of early-stage uterine cancer. Shruthy, who underwent a checkup because she had persistent heavy bleeding during her periods, said that she felt like everything she had planned for life had disappeared. “My biggest fear was not only the diagnosis itself but the possibility that I might never be able to have children,” she recalled. The diagnosis,…
ABU DHABI, 23rd July, 2026 (WAM) — TRENDS Barometer and Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen partnerships and foster collaboration in research, analysis, and foresight, in the presence of a select group of academics and researchers from both sides. Following the signing ceremony, a dialogue session was held during which the TRENDS Barometer, along with an academic delegation from the university, reviewed future cooperation opportunities, with a focus on employing data and AI in monitoring, analysing, and forecasting indicator trends, thereby enhancing the understanding of global transformations and supporting knowledge creation. Fahad Al Mehri, Principal Researcher…
Dubai is offering more than Dh3,000 in hotel discounts and dining deals to residents who invite family and friends to visit the emirate. This is through a new tourism initiative launched by Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). Under the ‘A Dubai Invite’ new tourism push, residents can nominate visiting relatives or friends free of charge and receive a discount package that includes hotel stays, dining offers and attraction experiences once the visitor arrives in Dubai and their visit is verified. The campaign will run until October 31, with eligible residents able to nominate up to five visitors arriving…
FARNBOROUGH, England, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Strata Manufacturing PJSC (Strata), a wholly owned company of Mubadala Investment Company, and Embraer, a leading global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen collaboration in advanced aerospace manufacturing during the Farnborough International Airshow 2026. The MoA establishes a framework for evaluating the potential supply of advanced composite aerostructures by Strata for Embraer’s commercial aircraft programs. Under the agreement, both companies will collaborate on the assessment of work packages for the Embraer E2 family of aircraft, progressing through a structured roadmap of technical, commercial, and contractual…
Fresh men’s and women’s colourways bring adidas’ everyday super trainer to runners looking for lightweight comfort and a shoe that transitions effortlessly beyond the run Published: Thu 23 Jul 2026, 8:56 AM As running becomes part of everyday routines rather than just race-day goals, more runners are looking for footwear that feels light, supportive and comfortable over every kilometre. From early morning runs before work to evening sessions and longer weekend distances, comfort is becoming just as important as performance when choosing the right shoe. Designed as adidas’ everyday super trainer, the new Hyperboost Edge has been created for exactly…
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital (SKSH), governed by The Medical Office, is reinforcing the importance of stroke prevention, early recognition and immediate access to specialised care on World Brain Day. The hospital is encouraging the community to better understand stroke risk factors, recognise early warning signs and seek urgent medical attention when symptoms occur. According to SKSH, timely intervention remains one of the most important factors in improving stroke outcomes, with rapid diagnosis and treatment helping to reduce stroke-associated disability and save lives. Supporting patients across the Northern Emirates, the hospital provides round-the-clock…
FUJAIRAH, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnessed the signing of an agreement between DP World and the Fujairah Ports Authority to develop two multipurpose container ports. The signing was attended by Essa Kazim, Chairman of DP World Board of Directors, and Mousa Murad, Director of Fujairah Port. Under the 50-year concession agreement, the two facilities will be Al Rugaylat container and Dibba Al Fujairah Port. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that the preliminary agreement between the Fujairah Ports Authority and DP World represents a strategic step that reflects…
As schools across the UAE finalise admissions and class allocations for September, many parents are facing a crucial question: should their child begin in Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) or move directly into FS2? The debate gained prominence following the UAE Ministry of Education’s earlier decision to shift the school-entry age cut-off from August 31 to December 31. While the change aims to align admission rules more closely with international standards, it has left some families — particularly those with children born between September and December — uncertain about the most appropriate starting point. Stay up to date with the latest…
ABU DHABI, 22nd July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Pro League has announced that its 2025–26 Season Awards Ceremony will be held on 10th August at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental in Abu Dhabi. The league has also confirmed the opening of the voting process for club representatives, media, and fans. Voting will be open to team captains, head coaches, media representatives, and fans. The shortlist of nominees will be announced on 27th July at 2:00 pm, when voting officially opens. Voting will close on 1st August at 2:00 pm, after which the final nominees will be revealed. Voting will be…