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Politics · Business & EconomyLearn how a proposed UAE–NATO deal could open elite officer training, create thousands of defence-tech jobs and speed up trusted-traveller checks in Europe.
Business & Economy · TourismFrom 15 Sept 2026, flydubai adds two daily Dubai–Bangkok (DMK) flights, with fares under AED1,600, seamless Emirates codeshares and 40-tonne cargo capacity.
Technology · Business & EconomyDubai Health Authority’s new AI sandbox enables 15-minute sepsis diagnosis, trims ICU costs by up to AED 50,000, and mandates AI training for clinicians.
Lifestyle · Business & EconomyDubai Health’s Cancer Fund pays up to 100 % of unpaid cancer treatment bills, welcomes Ramadan zakat donations and backs a new AED 750 m charity hospital—learn how to apply or contribute today.
Business & EconomyIHC’s FY25 delivers AED111.4bn revenue and AED34.7bn profit. A AED5bn buyback and construction pipeline mean bigger dividends, new contracts and UAE jobs.
Business & Economy · TourismExpo Centre Sharjah seals strategic pact with IMEX to draw global conferences, boost hotel stays, unlock SME contracts and create hundreds of new hospitality jobs across the emirate.
Tourism · Business & EconomyExplore Khorfakkan’s Al Zubarah revival: free Monday heritage nights, AED150 pop-up stalls for home businesses, and surging visitor demand—plan your visit now.
Tourism · Business & EconomyFrom 15 Sept, flydubai & Emirates launch twice-daily non-stop Dubai to Bangkok flights. Earn Skywards miles and skip layovers—book your seat today.
Business & EconomyLulu Retail’s record AED 29B FY2025 sales bring cheaper grocery baskets, 45-minute deliveries, 15 new UAE stores and a 3.5-fils dividend for local shareholders