Five UAE humanitarian aid convoys entered the Gaza Strip this week under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, delivering 1,056 tonnes of relief supplies aboard 74 trucks as part of the UAE’s ongoing humanitarian efforts to support the Palestinian people. The convoys carried food supplies, shelter materials and medical aid to help meet essential needs and strengthen
Emirates NBD Egypt S.A.E. (“Emirates NBD Egypt”) a 100% owned subsidiary of Emirates NBD Bank (P.J.S.C.) (“Emirates NBD” or the “Group”) today announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire the retail banking business of HSBC Bank Egypt S.A.E. (“HSBC Egypt”) an indirect subsidiary of HSBC Holdings PLC (“HSBC” or “HSBC Group”). The
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), welcomed the decision by FIFA President Gianni Infantino not to proceed with the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) initiative. Sheikh Hamdan said that discontinuing the proposal serves the best interests of the global football family and helps preserve the unity of the
OMODA & JAECOO has unveiled its next-generation AI Smart Cockpit at OMODA SUPER AI NIGHT in Jakarta, Indonesia, where the all-new OMODA 4 made its Southeast Asia debut during a global technology showcase attended by government officials, media, dealers and industry representatives from across Southeast Asia and the Middle East. As one of the participating regions, the Middle East
Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Year Of Award has been launched as a national recognition platform establishing the enduring legacy of the annual themes of the UAE Year Of initiative. The Award celebrates individuals and organisations whose contributions create tangible impact and inspire continued collective
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved petrol and diesel prices for August 2026, announcing limited adjustments in line with changes in global markets. The approved prices are as follows: Diesel: AED3.80 per litre. Super “98”: AED3.60 per litre. Special “95”: AED3.49 per litre. E-Plus “91”: AED3.41 per litre.
The comprehensive proactive support package to enhance the resilience of financial institutions, adopted by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) in March 2026, enabled repayment deferrals on loans totalling AED13.5 billion for affected bank customers. A total of 135,031 customers benefited from the measure, as part of the CBUAE’s prudential approach to strengthening the
