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Oman's Bank Nizwa rolls out e-mandate service for direct debit

Sat, 30 Aug 2025

Oman's Bank Nizwa has announced the launch of its electronic mandate (e-mandate) for direct debit service. Designed to streamline recurring transactions, the new service complies with the Central Bank of Oman’s (CBO) regulatory framework.

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Bahrain business leader Khalid Kanoo dies at 84

Sat, 30 Aug 2025

Khalid Mohammad Kanoo, the chairman of the Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo) and one of the most prominent economic and social figures in Bahrain, passed away yesterday at the age of 84.

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Over 20 countries suspend postal services to US amid tariff row

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Postal services in over 20 countries including Australia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Russia Taiwan and UK - have announced the temporary suspension of parcel shipments to US, citing a new Trump administration policy change, said media reports.

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Abu Dhabi chosen principal shooting location for Dune saga again

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Abu Dhabi will again return as a principal shooting location for the next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s cinematic adaptation of Frank Herbert’s classic science fiction saga Dune.

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Sharjah plans to register Al-Hosn Fort in Dibba with UNESCO

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, has announced plans to register Al‑Hosn Fort in Dibba Al Hisn with UNESCO following its development.

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Arab Bank and Laliga announce exclusive MENA partnership

Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Arab Bank and Laliga have signed a strategic agreement making Arab Bank the Official Banking Sponsor of Laliga in MENA across several countries in the region.

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EDGE entity to showcase latest line of pistols, rifles at Abu Dhabi expo

Mon, 25 Aug 2025

Caracal, a regional leader in high-performance small arms and an entity of UAE-based EDGE Group, will be showcasing its latest line of commercial pistols, luxury hunting rifles at the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition.

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Riyadh to host Fortune Global Forum in October

Mon, 25 Aug 2025

Fortune announced today that its prestigious Fortune Global Forum will convene in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 26 and 27.

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RCRC brings famous Opera 'Carmen' to Riyadh

Mon, 25 Aug 2025

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) is bringing the renowned Opera “Carmen” for the first time to Saudi Arabia, which will be performed in Riyadh by the prestigious China National Opera House (CNOH).

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Diriyah Company seals media collaboration deal with SRMG

Sun, 24 Aug 2025

Diriyah Company has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi Research and Media Group to expand collaboration in the media sector and deliver innovative projects that further solidify the Saudi developer’s standing as a global historical and cultural hub.