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Hosting SIBOS 2029 testament to UAE's key position
UAE Banks Federation (UBF) has reaffirmed that the selection of Dubai to host SIBOS 2029, the annual conference, exhibition and networking event organised by the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT), reflects the global confidence in UAE's premiere position and its vital role in leading initiatives to develop the financial, banking, and payments industry.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Sales launched for Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island
Ardee has officially launched the sale for Fairmont Residences Al Marjan Island, its flagship branded residential project in partnership with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, during a high-profile Broker Event in Dubai.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Cyber fraud victims can seek compensation: Lawyer
Lawyer and Legal Consultant Adnan Obaid Al Shaali stated that victims of cyber fraud have the right to seek civil compensation for damages incurred, whether material or moral, based on the general principles of civil law.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Witthal to set up Dhs40m plant in KEZAD
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD Group) and Witthal Gulf Industries have announced the signing of a 50-year land lease agreement for the establishment of a state-of-the-art plant in Taweelah, KEZAD.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Fritz survives delay, Fonseca challenge to reach quarters at Eastbourne
American Taylor Fritz overcame a late scare from Joao Fonseca of Brazil on Thursday, overcoming the NextGenATP star in a match carried forward from the previous night at the Eastbourne Open, the ATP Tour grasscourt event being played a week before Wimbledon.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
UAE among elite global economies with strong, stable sovereign ratings
The UAE Ministry of Finance announced that the world’s top three credit rating agencies - Fitch Ratings (Fitch), S&P Global (S&P), and Moody’s Investors Service (Moody's) - have assigned sovereign credit rating for the United Arab Emirates.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
North Korea set to open 'world class' tourist resort
Kim was an enthusiastic visitor this week to the sprawling site on the isolated country’s east coast, which is set to open its doors on July I to domestic tourists and maybe one day foreign ones.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
England expect, Spain favourites for Women's Euro C'ship crown
Champions England remain optimistic about retaining their Women’s Euro crown when the 2025 tournament kicks off in Switzerland on July 2, though Spain enter as bookmakers’ favourites following their recent international successes.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
HoW, UK delegation explore opportunities to boost ties
Hosted by the Department of Government Relations (DGR) at Sharjah's House of Wisdom (HoW), a high-level meeting with a British Embassy delegation recently explored opportunities for strengthened collaboration.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Tesla is much more reliant on Musk than Apple was on Jobs
Tesla is starting to look like an EV which has run out of charge in the middle of a motorway. Help! Call the AA! Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker has reported its fifth consecutive monthly decline in sales across Europe, per ACEA, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Europe placates Trump with Nato vows
In their rush to retain Donald Trump's support for Nato, the alliance’s European members have promised to more than double the amount of wealth they set aside for military spending. The snag is that most can ill-afford to spend 5% of output on defence — so while there will be some unpalatable sacrifices in national budgets, there will also be some creative accounting to divert existing spending to the effort, reported Reuters.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Travellers aren't concerned with state's politics
Chicago hosted an influential travel group at McCormick Place last week, putting on a show to win international tourist and convention business.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Country singer Parker McCollum's dreams come true
Imagine you come from a small town in Texas and you have big dreams of being a country music star. Imagine those aspirations come true, tenfold: You win a couple Academy of Country Music Awards, a CMT Music Award and you have a couple platinum singles to your name. What's next? If you're Parker McCollum, it's new challenges. Surpassing his wildest expectations meant reveling in the carte blanche that follows-the freedom to do whatever you want. For the 33-year-old singer, that's the release of his fifth full-length project, a self-titled album out on Friday.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Heatwave triggers health warnings across Balkans
Temperatures soared across the Balkans on Thursday, with parts of the region expected to hit 41°C, triggering heatwave health warnings.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Why the trains are late, delayed or cancelled
London's roads are congested. So if you want to drive into work you'd have to give yourself at least an extra hour to get there and an extra to get back home in the evenings.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Celebrities converge on Venice for Bezos-Sanchez wedding gala
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began three days of lavish wedding celebrations in Venice on Thursday with tight security shielding their VIP guests from protesters.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Bear roaming runway halts flights at Japan airport
A bear roaming the runway forced a Japanese airport to cancel flights on Thursday and declare itself off-limits to passengers for the day.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Fog, rise in temperature likely today, says NCM
Temperature is expected to rise on Friday and Saturday morning with a chance of fog over some coastal areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Myanmar burns seized drugs worth $300m
Officials in Myanmar’s major cities destroyed about $300 million worth of confiscated illegal drugs on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
President, VP congratulate UAE people on new Hijri year
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, congratulated the people of the UAE and the Islamic nations on the new Hijri year.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Pak CG lauds students at graduation ceremony
Education is a key pillar in the nation building to produce future leaders and we support more community schools with high standards to focus on education as well as character building.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Japan hits M&A record of $232b, fuelling a rebound in Asian deals
Japan is driving Asia's M&A rebound in 2025 with a record $232 billion worth of deals in the first half, and bankers expect the trend to sustain fuelled by multi-billion dollar take-private arrangements, outbound investments and private equity activity.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
ADFD, GCCIA sign Dhs752m deal to expand GCC grid connectivity
Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has signed a financing agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA) to support the expansion of the GCC power grid interconnection with the UAE's national grid.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Bharat Mata row spills into streets, CM angry with governor
Kerala state government has formally conveyed its displeasure to Governor Rajendra Arlekar over the controversial use of an image of Bharat Mata (Mother India) during functions attended by the governor.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
New plan launched to save gratuity of employees
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre), in cooperation with First Abu Dhabi Bank, has announced the introduction of new investment portfolios, offering competitive benefits for the purpose of saving end-of-service gratuity for private sector employees. This initiative forms part of the alternative savings system, which aims to enhance employees’ financial security and achieve long-term financial sustainability.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Ronaldo signs new two-year deal to extend stay at S. Arabia's Al Nassr until '27
Cristiano Ronaldo inked a two-year extension with Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr, the club announced Thursday, following months of speculation over which team he would sign for next season.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
HC grants 'Manjummal Boys' makers pre-arrest bail
The Kerala High Court has granted anticipatory bail to the makers of the blockbuster Malayalam film Manjummel Boys, directed by Chidambaram.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Dubai court liquidates machinery company
Dubai Commercial Court has issued a ruling to dissolve and liquidate a heavy machinery company, appointing an expert to inventory its assets and debts, conduct a public auction of its assets, and distribute the remaining proceeds to partners.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
6m donkeys slaughtered annually for 'Chinese medicine'
Almost six million donkeys are slaughtered annually for Chinese medicine, with severe knock-on effects for African villagers who rely on the animals, a UK-based charity said on Thursday.
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June 27, 2025
Gulf Today
Oz Donaldson released to face Lions as Beale ruled out
Western Force back Ben Donaldson was released from the Wallabies squad and flew to Perth on Thursday to prepare for this weekend’s tour match against the British & Irish Lions after an injury ruled out veteran test playmaker Kurtley Beale.
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