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UAE retail sector emerges stronger after H1 2026 regional disruptions UAE retail sector resilient after H1 2026 regional disruptions, using supply diversification, local sourcing and government support to keep stores …

Customers urge rigorous testing of banking apps as UAE banks upgrade systems UAE customers demand rigorous pre-launch testing of banking apps as local banks roll out system upgrades; experts call …

Eid al-Adha bank transfers to be supported as UAE Central Bank keeps payments system running Authorities confirm Central Bank will keep local transfer system active during Eid al-Adha to ensure …

UK local elections 2026 show surge for Reform and Greens as Labour and Conservatives lose ground Voters punished the old guard in the UK local elections 2026, boosting the Reform …

Labour leadership challenge intensifies as calls grow for Keir Starmer to quit Keir Starmer faces growing calls to resign after poor local election results, sparking a Labour leadership challenge over …

Reform UK surge reshapes England’s council map as Labour endures heavy local defeats Reform UK surge delivers more than 1,300 councillors across England, while Labour loses roughly 1,400 local seats …

Abu Dhabi Pushes for 80% Local Building Materials in Housing Projects Abu Dhabi to source up to 80% of building materials locally for housing projects, supporting UAE manufacturers, strengthening supply …

Emirati refereeing team begins final preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 Emirati refereeing team led by Omar Al Ali completes local training ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026; FIFA runs …

UAE gold bars: retailers roll out fee-free local bars and discounts on imported bullion UAE retailers are offering fee-free local gold bars and reduced charges on imported bullion, prompting a …