Author: Editorial team
In a milestone moment for the resort, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef today officially unveiled its new Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide during an exclusive launch event attended by local media, partners and VIP guests. The unveiling was led by Sun Siyam Founder, Chairman and Managing Director, Hon. Ahmed Siyam Mohamed, who introduced the resort’s most ambitious villa transformation to date. Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has added 50 new overwater villas collectively known as the Ocean Signature Villas with Pool and Slide, comprising 48 one bedroom and two two-bedroom retreats. Marking the resort’s…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Registration Authority (RA) of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has activated the Broker Classification Framework to enhance professionalism by recognising top-performing brokers and strengthening their role as key stakeholders within the ADGM real estate ecosystem. The framework recognises high-performing real estate brokers operating within ADGM based on a structured set of performance criteria, including transaction activity, continuous professional development and customer feedback. As part of the framework’s activation, the RA will work closely with brokerages through dedicated workshops and engagement sessions designed to promote collaboration, share further guidance and…
TASHKENT, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Judo Federation said that the national team is set to compete in 50 bouts against various participating teams at the International Training Camp currently underway at the Olympic Complex in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, until 5th August. The camp, organised by the Uzbekistan Judo Federation under the supervision of the International Judo Federation (IJF), features the participation of 500 male and female athletes from global age-group teams, along with specialised training experts. The UAE squad comprises Manaa Al-Zaabi and Rashid Nematov (Kalba Sports Club), Masoud Mohammed Masoud, Abdul Rahman Janiev, Anas Al-Yamahi,…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — Borouge Plc reported net profit of US$191 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared with US$156 million in the first quarter, an increase of around 23 percent, supported by sales volumes of 0.9 million tonnes. According to a press release issued on Friday, the company’s revenue increased by around 20 percent to $1.4 billion in the second quarter, compared with $1.2 billion in the first quarter of 2026, as a result of the company’s operational and commercial resilience. The company said its resilient second-quarter performance demonstrated the strength of its operations, supply…
From home whitening to microbiome-focused oral care, Russian wellness brands are positioning daily self-care as a blend of visible results, prevention and trusted quality Published: Fri 31 Jul 2026, 9:11 AM Wellness moves into everyday life The modern consumer does not separate beauty, health and confidence as clearly as before. A skincare routine, a dental care product, a supplement, a spa treatment or a whitening strip may look like different categories on a retail shelf. Yet for many people, they now belong to the same daily logic: taking care of oneself before there is a problem, investing in appearance as…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — 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. Source: Emirates News Agency
CASABLANCA, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace marked the 10th anniversary of the arrakesh Declaration on Rights of Religious Minorities at an international ceremony in Casablanca, organised in cooperation with Morocco’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs. The event brought together a delegation from the International Religious Freedom Summit, alongside scholars, religious and intellectual leaders, diplomats, policymakers, representatives of international organisations and civil society from around the world. The ceremony was also attended by the three successive US Ambassadors-at-Large for International Religious Freedom, highlighting the declaration’s continued international recognition across successive US administrations. Speeches and…
DUBAI, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance to foster innovation and support entrepreneurs across the nation, has welcomed the 12th cohort of innovators into its Innovation Accelerator Programme. The latest intake brings together 17 high-potential innovative companies from the UAE and international markets, each offering solutions designed to address pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities across key sectors. Cohort 12 reflects the breadth of innovation emerging across the ecosystem, with companies operating across AI, healthtech, sustainability, water, education, advanced manufacturing, accessibility, and digital infrastructure. The selected…
ABU DHABI, 30th July, 2026 (WAM) — 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 resilience of the banking sector and proactively managing asset quality. According to data issued by the CBUAE today, the value of loans benefiting from instalment repayment deferrals as of 30th July was distributed as follows: AED9.1 billion for…
ABU DHABI, 31st July, 2026 (WAM) — The Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemned the attack that targeted two vessels at Damietta Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Preliminary investigations conducted by the relevant authorities indicate that the incident was caused by a drone. The Council reaffirmed its unequivocal rejection of all acts that target the security of states, endanger vital infrastructure, or threaten maritime security and regional stability. In a statement today, the Muslim Council of Elders expressed its utmost solidarity with the Arab Republic of Egypt, its leadership, government, and people, and affirmed its support for all…