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UAE approves expanded Sanofi diabetes therapy for younger patients
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UAE health authorities have approved expanded indications for Sanofi’s immunomodulatory therapy in type 1 diabetes, opening access for children as young as 1 and expanding use in recently diagnosed pediatric patients ages 8 to 17. The move could…
Al Rawabi leads UAE's most chosen FMCG brands in Worldpanel ranking
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Al Rawabi kept the top spot in Worldpanel by Numerator’s Brand Footprint 2026 ranking of the UAE’s most chosen FMCG brands.
European falcon farms boost participation at Saudi auction
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European breeding farms are expanding their presence at Saudi Arabia’s International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh, as investors see it as a growing marketplace for farm-bred falcons.
Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top new global residency rankings
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on Aug. 10, ranking 48 residency routes across 46 jurisdictions and putting Switzerland, the UAE and Portugal at the top. The report highlights quality of life and…
Global Citizen Solutions ranks Switzerland, UAE and Portugal top for residency programs in 2026
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Global Citizen Solutions released its 2026 Global Residency Programs Index on August 10, ranking 48 residency programs across 46 jurisdictions.
Beyon Cyber becomes first Bahraini cybersecurity company to exhibit at Black Hat USA
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Beyon Cyber, part of Beyon Group, showcased its AI-driven security operations platform at Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas, marking the first time a Bahraini cybersecurity company has exhibited at the event.
DU Digital Global launches 6 KD all-inclusive consular support in Kuwait
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DU Digital Global has launched Indian Consular Application Centres across Kuwait with a 6 KD all-inclusive support package for applicants.
Greenpeace warns oil spill in Oman has quadrupled in 48 hours
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says satellite analysis shows an oil slick from the grounded tanker Caroline Bzenji has spread rapidly inside Oman’s Hallaniyat Archipelago.
KFSH-Jeddah wins Saudi National Patient Safety Award for emotional safety
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah received the 2026 National Patient Safety Award in the Emotional Safety category from Saudi Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel.
China orthopedic suppliers target Saudi distributor market
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Chinese makers of cannulated screws and trauma fixation products are positioning themselves as partners for Saudi Arabia’s orthopedic distributor market, with an emphasis on quality systems, customization and export support.
XS.com wins global multi-asset brokerage award in Doha
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XS.com received the Global Multi-Asset Brokerage Leadership award at Qatar Financial Expo & Awards 2026 in Doha, underscoring the broker’s international expansion and focus on customer and partner service.
Saudi lenders expand beyond traditional lending as Vision 2030 accelerates
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Oxford Business Group and BSF say Saudi banks are broadening from plain-vanilla lending into transaction banking, treasury, capital markets advisory and integrated financial services as Vision 2030 boosts investment demand.
XS.com wins global multi-asset brokerage leadership award in Doha
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XS.com was named winner of the “Global Leadership in Multi-Asset Brokerage” award at the Qatar Financial Expo & Awards 2026 in Doha. The recognition highlights the broker’s expanding international footprint and its push to serve clients and…
XS.com wins global multi-asset brokerage leadership award at QFEX
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XS.com was named “Global Multi-Asset Brokerage Leadership” at the 2026 Qatar Financial Expo & Awards in Doha, recognizing the broker’s international expansion and multi-market client strategy.
XS.com wins QFEX award for global multi-asset brokerage leadership
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XS.com received the “Global Multi-Asset Brokerage Leadership” award at Qatar Financial Expo & Awards 2026 in Doha, underscoring its push to expand international brokerage services across markets.
Saudi hair transplant market shifts toward precision and aftercare
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Hair restoration patients in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC are putting more weight on planning, natural-looking results, donor protection and recovery support than on clinic image alone.
UAE pushes Wadi Wurayah toward UNESCO World Heritage listing
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The United Arab Emirates has nominated Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah for UNESCO World Heritage status, citing its freshwater ecosystems, biodiversity and long conservation record.
UAE seeks UNESCO World Heritage status for Wadi Wurayah
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The UAE has nominated Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah for UNESCO World Heritage listing as a natural site of outstanding universal value.
Emirates Scholar, UAE cancer society explore research and health partnership
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Sheikh Dr. Salem bin Rakkad Al Ameri and Emirates Scholar Center officials discussed a potential partnership in Abu Dhabi on July 6, 2026 to expand research, health awareness and scientific publishing in the UAE. The talks also included a possible…
UAE pushes Wadi Wurayah for UNESCO World Heritage listing
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The United Arab Emirates has submitted Wadi Wurayah in Fujairah for UNESCO World Heritage consideration, citing its unique mountain desert ecosystem, year-round springs and rare wildlife.
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