Business & Money | Thursday 30 July, 2026 5:16 pm

AED13.5 billion in loans benefit from repayment deferrals in UAE

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 ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 July, 2026 5:14 pm

e& posts 11.6% revenue growth to AED38.1 billion in H1 2026

e& Group recorded strong growth in its consolidated revenue during the first six months of this year, reaching AED38.1 billion, an increase of 11.6 percent compared with the same period last year. The positive momentum was reflected in the Group’s consolidated net profit, which reached...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 July, 2026 5:11 pm

UAE, Egypt agree on phased expansion of bilateral air traffic rights

The United Arab Emirates and the Arab Republic of Egypt have agreed to gradually expand bilateral air traffic rights over the next five years, in a move that reflects the depth of the bilateral relations between the two countries and strengthens cooperation in the aviation sector, while enhancing...

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Healthcare | Thursday 30 July, 2026 11:34 am

How Electric Toothbrushes Damage Your Gums — and How AirJet Engineered a Way Out

The Irony at the Heart of Oral Care We buy electric toothbrushes to protect our teeth and gums. We choose them over manual brushes because the science says they clean better. And for the most part, that science is right — on flat, accessible tooth surfaces, powered brushes outperform manual...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 29 July, 2026 5:35 pm

New general education law empowers private, foreign investment: Ministry

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education will issue the executive regulations for the new General Education Law in the coming period, outlining licensing mechanisms, leasing of educational assets, school accreditation and public-private partnership (PPP) models, official spokesperson Mona Alajmi...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 July, 2026 5:18 pm

NWC: Naming 2027 as ‘Year of Water’ Reflects Wise Leadership’s Commitment to Water Sector

Dr. Fuad bin Ahmed Alshikhmubarak, CEO of the National Water Company (NWC), affirmed that the Cabinet’s approval to designate 2027 as the “Year of Water” embodies the care and support the water sector receives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 July, 2026 5:09 pm

MIS awarded SAR 179.8M project by KSMC

Al-Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) announced it was awarded a project for the maintenance and repair of medical devices and equipment at King Saud Medical City (KSMC), at a total amount of SAR 179.8 million including VAT. In a statement to Tadawul, the company added that the project...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 July, 2026 5:07 pm

Aldar posts AED4.9 billion first-half net profit, up 18%

Aldar reported strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2026, driven by continued momentum in its development business, the strength of its investment property portfolio and the growth of its regional and international operations. The group’s first-half net profit after ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 July, 2026 5:05 pm

ADNOC Distribution launches 'Engage' advertising platform

ADNOC Distribution on Wednesday launched Engage by ADNOC, a retail media network designed to connect brands with customers across its integrated mobility, convenience and digital ecosystem. Engage by ADNOC is the first full-funnel retail media network operated in the UAE by a mobility and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 29 July, 2026 5:02 pm

Dubai awards record 237 hotels with Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has recognised 237 hotels in the third cycle of the Dubai Sustainable Tourism (DST) Stamp for their outstanding commitment to sustainability and responsible hospitality practices. Marking a 55 percent increase on the 153 hotels honoured in the...

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