Category: Middle East
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UAE’s Botim Money App Helps Kids Build Credit and Financial Skills
Botim Money aims to transform how children and unbanked adults in the UAE manage money. New features include parental spending controls, credit score building for youth, and financial access for blue-collar workers, supported by AI-driven financial education
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Exit 116 Transforms into UAE’s New Desert Hotspot for Adventure Enthusiasts
Once a deserted sandy stretch, Exit 116 in Umm Al Quwain has become a thriving hub for desert and motorsport lovers, thanks to Emirati Mohammed Al Mazrouei’s grassroots initiative and the collective efforts of volunteers and rescue teams
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Abu Dhabi Court Awards Dh350,000 Over Minor Vaccination Error Case
The UAE Court of Cassation confirmed a Dh350,000 compensation ruling for a father after a minor vaccination error. The hospital and doctor were jointly liable, emphasizing adherence to professional care standards
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UAE Warns Israeli Annexation Threatens Spirit of Abraham Accords, Peace
Speaking at the Hili Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Lana Nusseibeh emphasized that Israeli annexation of Palestinian land would undermine peace, coexistence, and the Abraham Accords’ vision
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Maleh Tradition Preserves UAE’s Heritage Through Generations of Fishermen
In Dibba Al Hisn, Emirati elder Saeed Mohammed Al Rubiha keeps alive the centuries-old tradition of maleh. Once vital for survival and trade, maleh today remains a cultural symbol, connecting generations to the UAE’s fishing heritage and coastal identity
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Dubai Expat Builds Mini Burj Khalifa from 2 Million Recycled Chopsticks
The 57-year-old Lebanese businessman is leading a remarkable initiative to build a six-metre replica of the Burj Khalifa using two million recycled bamboo chopsticks, a project aimed at promoting sustainability and up-cycling in the UAE
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From Cockpit to Cuisine: How Abdulrahman Alsowailem Turned Burgers into a Riyadh Culinary Sensation
The 29-year-old Saudi entrepreneur, now the co-founder of Marble, an award-winning steakhouse in Riyadh, began his food venture not in the kitchen, but from a desire to create delicious meals that went beyond the bland, healthy fare of his brother’s cooking
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Emirates to Resume Daily Flights to Beirut and Baghdad Starting February 1
The Dubai-based airline confirmed this development in a statement to Khaleej Times on Friday, revealing its plans to increase connectivity to these key Middle Eastern destinations. For Beirut, Emirates will operate daily flights using its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which will offer three classes of service
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UAE Tops Global Contributions to Gaza Relief Amid Ongoing Conflict
Between October 2023 and November 2024, the UAE provided an extraordinary $828 million (Dh3.04 billion) in aid, accounting for 42% of the total international support extended to Palestinians, according to the German Press Agency (dpa)
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Strikes Western Iran, No Tremors Felt in the UAE
The earthquake, which had a depth of 10 kilometers, was detected by the NCM’s seismic network, but it did not cause any noticeable tremors in the UAE, despite the proximity of the epicenter to the country