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Emirates breaks ground on US$ 5. 1 billion ultra-modern engineering facility at Dubai South
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (235+ words) Construction begins on the world's largest and most advanced aviation engineering facility at Dubai South (DWC airport) Dubai: Emirates has broken ground on its new US$ 5. 1 billion engineering complex at Dubai South slated to become the world's most modern and…...
Dubai's most convenient services: 10 things you can get delivered or done at home
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (249+ words) From visa applications and tailoring to books and gaming consoles, here's how Dubai brings nearly everything to your doorstep. Dubai is a city that has mastered the art of convenience. Where else, in the world, can you get fuel delivered…...
Stocks slide, oil prices surge as Trump warns Iran 'clock is ticking"
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (104+ words) File picture: People walk along Wall Street near the New York Stock Exchange. On Friday, U. S. markets also declined. The S&P 500 dropped 1. 2% from its record high set a day earlier. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1. 1%, while the Nasdaq Composite…...
UAE announces Eid Al Adha date
19+ hour, 5+ min ago (404+ words) Emirates 24|7 Dubai: The UAE Council for Fatwa announced that the crescent moon of Dhu Al-Hijjah for the year 1447 AH was sighted on Sunday evening, 29 Dhu Al-Qa'dah 1447 AH, corresponding to May 17, 2026, after reviewing the results of the sightings and observation reports…...
Egypt condemns drone attack near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant
20+ hour, 15+ min ago (38+ words) Emirates 24|7 Egypt condemns drone attack near UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant Cairo calls incident a violation of UAE sovereignty and reaffirms support for Gulf security...
Wall Street eyes Nvidia and retail earnings for signals on AI boom, consumer spending
21+ hour, 20+ min ago (637+ words) Emirates 24|7...
Indonesia and Malaysia confirm Eid Al Adha date
20+ hour, 30+ min ago (237+ words) Emirates 24|7 Jakarta: Indonesia and Malaysia have officially announced that Monday, May 18, 2026, will mark the first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, confirming that Eid Al-Adha will be observed on Wednesday, May 27. Malaysia's national news agency Bernama quoted a senior official responsible…...
UAE Defence responds to three drones near Barakah Nuclear Plant
21+ hour, 4+ min ago (35+ words) Emirates 24|7 UAE Defence responds to three drones near Barakah Nuclear Plant Authorities confirm no impact on safety as investigation into source of incident continues...
UAE ranks among world's top 10 governments in global governance index
21+ hour, 53+ min ago (391+ words) Emirates 24|7 Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its global standing by ranking among the world's top 10 most efficient and effective governments in the Chandler Global Governance Index 2026. The achievement reflects the country's development model, which is based on proactivity,…...
Latifa bint Mohammed highlights role of museums in fostering global understanding
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (212+ words) Emirates 24|7 Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), has emphasised the growing importance of museums in preserving culture and strengthening human connection. She said places that…...