InstaBlock blocks 14,122 illegal sports sites and apps during World Cup 2026 in UAE UAE’s InstaBlock blocked 14,122 illegal sports sites and apps during World Cup 2026; inspections found 287 …
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Gold pares gains, steadies as oil rises and US rate-hike expectations grow
by James Bryantby James BryantGold prices retreat after earlier rally as oil rises and US rate-hike expectations weigh Gold prices eased on Thursday after a sharp rally, trading near $4,244/oz as rising oil and …
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Dubai commercial real estate records AED 19.5bn H1 sales as rents double
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai office market posts record AED19.5bn in H1 2026 as rents surge and off‑plan sales spike Dubai office market posts record H1 2026 sales of AED19.5bn as rents rise and …
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UAE’s InstaBlock blocks 14,122 illegal streaming sites during World Cup 2026
by James Bryantby James BryantInsta Block blocks 14,122 illegal sports-streaming sites during FIFA World Cup 2026 Insta Block blocked 14,122 illegal sports-streaming domains and IP addresses during FIFA World Cup 2026, reinforcing the UAE’s …
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Abu Dhabi report forecasts low green hydrogen production costs by 2030, cementing export lead
by James Bryantby James BryantAbu Dhabi hydrogen sector shifts to operational projects, Chamber report says Abu Dhabi hydrogen: June 2026 Chamber report says the emirate is converting strategy into operational projects and aims for …
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Dubai Duty Free launches regulated Crypto.com Pay digital payments for UAE shoppers
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai Duty Free launches Crypto.com Pay for payments at airports and online Dubai Duty Free launches Crypto.com Pay, enabling eligible UAE residents to pay with regulated digital wallets at Dubai …
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Dubai bank deposits hit AED 1.619 trillion after AED 70.6 billion inflow
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai bank deposits reach AED 1.619 trillion after AED 70.6bn inflow in Jan–May 2026 Dubai bank deposits reached AED 1.619 trillion after AED 70.6bn of new inflows in the first …
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UAE Digital VAT Refund System Expands Nationwide, Reaches 19,340 Retail Outlets
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE Digital VAT Refund System for Tourists Expands to 19,340 Outlets and 100 Kiosks UAE Federal Tax Authority: digital VAT refund system for tourists now covers 19,340 connected retail outlets …
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Salik posts strong H1 2026 results with AED 704 million net profit
by James Bryantby James BryantSalik H1 2026 results: AED 704m net profit as active accounts rise to 2.9m Salik H1 2026 results: AED 1.412bn revenue, AED 704m net profit and 69.1% EBITDA margin. Active …
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UAE Prices Platform Tracks 8,343 Items and Strengthens Market Oversight
by James Bryantby James BryantUAE’s Main Goods Prices platform strengthens market oversight after 143,700 visitors UAE Main Goods Prices platform tracked 8,343 items across 525 branches and drew 143,700 visitors by July 2026, boosting …