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Emaar Development and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have announced a collaboration to enhance the home-buying experience across Emaar Development’s portfolio of ready and off-plan premium residential communities in Dubai. The collaboration brings together ADCB’s mortgage expertise and Emaar Development’s market-leading real estate portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both ready and off-plan properties through a streamlined, digitally enabled journey. Clients will also benefit from market-leading financing rates and an innovative off-plan financing solution featuring annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater certainty and flexibility throughout the construction period. Under the new off-plan financing solution, eligible Emaar…
DUBAI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — Emaar Development and Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) have announced a strategic collaboration to enhance the home-buying experience across Emaar Development’s portfolio of ready and off-plan premium residential communities in Dubai. The collaboration brings together ADCB’s mortgage expertise and Emaar Development’s market-leading real estate portfolio to provide eligible homebuyers with financing solutions for both ready and off-plan properties through a streamlined, digitally enabled journey. Clients will also benefit from market-leading financing rates and an innovative off-plan financing solution featuring annually renewable pre-approval until handover, providing greater certainty and flexibility throughout the construction period. Under…
ABU DHABI, 29th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Sports Council will host the sixth edition of the Spartan World Championship, a major international obstacle course and endurance racing event, from 19th to 22nd November 2026 in Al Wathba Desert, Abu Dhabi. The championship will bring together thousands of elite athletes, professionals, and challenge enthusiasts from around the globe. Hosted in Abu Dhabi for the sixth consecutive year, the championship builds on the success of previous editions, which attracted strong participation from athletes and competitors from different continents. The championship will feature a four-day programme of races and challenges.…
When people first meet Zayyan, they see a cheerful seven-year-old boy with a warm smile, sparkling eyes, and endless curiosity. He loves watching scenery through a car window, exploring the world, playing with his sister, and laughing at little moments. But for years, his parents, Indian expats Jagfar and Jasmine Jagfar have watched their son struggle. He was late to reach every milestone. His younger sister, Izzah, quickly outgrew him and people would often ask if she was the elder child. “We kept visiting doctors and specialists but no one could figure out what was the issue,” said Jagfar, in…
Dubai’s RTA announced the opening of a temporary staircase building at the Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station amid ongoing expansion works. The temporary staircase is located at the station’s Exit 1 as developmental works continue at the prime station’s entrance. The Roads and Transport Authority urged visitors to adhere to the paths indicated on the map to reach the station. “Station staff are also present to serve you at all times. Thank you for your cooperation,” read the statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Source: Khaleej Times
UAE-based AI search company Liplyn has launched Liplyn Academy, providing organizations across the Middle East with training programmes in AI Visibility, Vibe Coding and Agentic AI, delivered both online and in person from Liplyn’s Dubai office at One JLT. For the past 25 years, people have searched online for news, products and services through Google and Bing. That way of searching is now changing rapidly, with major consequences for finding and buying things online. “We foresee that within five years, 80% of the apps on our mobile phones will be replaced by AI assistants, and that within a year the…
THE HAGUE, 27th July, 2026 (WAM) — Joe Star was crowned champion of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses at its seventh leg in the Netherlands, held on Sunday 26 July 2026 at the Duindigt Turf Racecourse in The Hague, Kingdom of the Netherlands, within the calendar of the 33rd edition of this distinguished global series. The Prestigious Cup continued its distinguished run of success and its strong presence at European racecourses, in keeping with the global standing of an event held under the support of UAE’s leadership. Its commitment to elevating the standing of the Purebred Arabian…
ABU DHABI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has unveiled its new brand identity, in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s vision to build a smart and proactive healthcare ecosystem, capable of predicting health risks, enabling early intervention, and delivering prevention and personalised care at scale. The move marks a new phase in its journey since its establishment in 2019 and an important milestone in its ongoing evolution and continued commitment to advancing public health across the emirate, helping to improve quality of life, promote long-term health, and build a healthier community. At a time when…
More than 20 metres below the ground near Dragon Mart, one of Dubai Metro Blue Line’s biggest stations is beginning to take shape. Concrete walls have been built, the first tunnel has reached the station and a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) has completed its first 1.2km journey underground. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. The milestone marks a new step in the construction of Dubai’s newest Metro line. During a media visit, officials showed the progress made so far, giving a first look inside the underground station before it opens to passengers.…
DUBAI, 28th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) on Tuesday announced its industry-leading performance, driven by continued global confidence in Dubai as a destination for finance, business and innovation. The number of DIFC active registered companies rose to 10,018 at the end of the first half of 2026, having attracted 2,318 new active registered companies representing organic growth of 30 percent over the past 12 months. Regulated financial services firms grew to 1,134, an increase of 16 percent, reinforcing DIFC’s position as the region’s largest and most diversified financial services ecosystem, as well as being the only…