World Bank approves $100m grant to advance Syria financial sector modernization World Bank approves $100 million IDA grant to support Syria financial sector modernization, aiming to expand secure digital payments …
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico ruling over children’s online safety A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $567 million after finding the company harmed children …
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Business
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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Ras Al Khaimah records 967 new businesses with AED 771.5 million investment
by James Bryantby James BryantRas Al Khaimah investment surges as 967 new establishments registered in H1 2026 Ras Al Khaimah investment climbed in the first half of 2026 with 967 new establishments and AED …
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Mohamed Salah joins Trabzonspor on two-year deal; club previews symbolic ’61’ shirt Mohamed Salah signs a two-year deal with Trabzonspor for €17m a season; the club previewed a symbolic ’61’ …
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Politics
Jordan signs $354.6 million US strategic cooperation agreement to strengthen water security
Jordan signs four-year Jordan-US strategic cooperation agreement worth $354.6 million Jordan signs four-year Jordan-US strategic cooperation agreement to support water security, economic resilience and priority sectors with $354.6M funding. Jordan …
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UFC Freedom 250: TKO Holdings Reports $30 Million Loss from White House Event TKO Holdings says UFC Freedom 250 at White House South Lawn in June 2026 caused a $30m …
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Business
Dubai International retains busiest airport title with 4.54 million August seats
by James Bryantby James BryantDubai International Airport schedules 4.54 million international seats in August and retains world’s busiest crown Dubai International Airport scheduled 4.54 million international seats for August, keeping the airport at the …
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Mauricio Pochettino signs extension with USMNT through 2030, becoming highest-paid coach in team history Mauricio Pochettino will earn a reported $6 million annually after signing an extension with the United …
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Business
Sharjah Digital Platform Records 102% Growth with 2.65 Million Transactions in H1 2026
by James Bryantby James BryantSharjah Digital platform posts 102% transaction surge in H1 2026 Sharjah Digital platform records 2.65 million transactions in H1 2026, up 102% year‑on‑year, with total value surpassing AED 514 million …