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Four Keralites win Dh25,000(₹6.5 lakh) each in Abu Dhabi’s weekly big ticket raffle draw

Four Indians from Kerala have each bagged Dh25,000 in Big Ticket’s first weekly e-draw for June, with the winners currently residing in the UAE, Qatar and the United Kingdom, Khaleej Times reported.

The Times of India

FREELANDER 8 Makes First Public Appearance Ahead of Official Abu Dhabi Launch

WUHU, China, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant milestone for the global premium new energy vehicle industry, FREELANDER 8 made its first public appearance at the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum held at The Peninsula Shanghai on June 11, 2026. The showcase comes as FREELANDER prepares for its…

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Agthia Launches "FUELL" - World's First Energy Drink Sweetened with Dates

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agthia Group PJSC, the region's leading food and beverage company, today announced the launch of Fuell, the world's first energy drink sweetened with dates, bringing a distinctly Emirati perspective to the global energy drink category. Fuell combines date-based sweetness with functional ingredients…

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Etihad Airways to offer free medical travel insurance for Abu Dhabi visitors

International visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad Airways will receive free medical travel insurance. This offer is valid for stays up to 15 days in the UAE. The coverage applies to eligible travelers booking flights between July and December 2026. This initiative aims to enhance the visitor experience and…

The Economic Times

India replaces BLS, SGIVS for passport, visa services in UAE; Al Hind to handle operations from July 1

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has announced that a new outsourced service provider will take over passport, visa and consular services for Indian nationals and other applicants across the UAE from July 1, 2026.

The Times of India

SpaceX perpetual futures become Binance's No. 2 traded product; Binance captures over 60% market share across CEX and DEX venues

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance has captured over 60% market share for SpaceX derivatives trading across centralized and decentralized exchanges, establishing itself as the leading liquidity venue for the product. SpaceX perpetual futures (SPCXUSDT) are now Binance's second–largest traded product, after Bitcoin perpetuals, reflecting strong global…

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Binance Exchange Launches bStocks Tokenized Securities: 1:1 Backing and 24/7 Trading

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance Exchange has announced the admission to trading of bStocks, fully-backed tokenized securities representing select U.S. stocks issued by BTech Holdings Limited, a Binance group affiliate ("Issuer"). Eligible users can trade bStocks 24/7 and hold on Binance, self-custody them through BNB Chain-compatible…

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UAE and Iran conduct first face-to-face meeting to try deescalating Middle East tensions

US-Iran war: Senior security officials from the United Arab Emirates and Iran met face-to-face for the first time since the US-Israeli war began. This meeting signals a major shift in their relationship. Both nations acknowledge the need for calmer ties. The UAE seeks to protect its economic ambitions. Iran also…

The Economic Times

First-Ever Fortune Crypto 100 List Places Binance Among the World's Most Influential Companies Shaping the Digital Asset Ecosystem

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and digital asset infrastructure provider, has been named to the CeFi category of the inaugural Fortune Crypto 100.Built on close to nine years of sustained growth, Binance has become the platform of choice for more than…

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UAE job fair offers 1,000 vacancies in AI, engineering; attracts 4,500 Emirati job seekers

More than 4,500 Emirati job seekers flocked to the Industrialists Career Exhibition 2026 in Abu Dhabi, where over 1,000 vacancies were offered across engineering, manufacturing, artificial intelligence, digital technology and other future-focused sectors.

The Times of India

'Hands, legs were shaking': Rs 78,00,00,000 lottery win for Nepali Security Guard in UAE, he plans to build a house and own Mahindra Thar

A Nepali security guard in Abu Dhabi has won a Dh30 million lottery jackpot. Tayab Khan and four friends pooled money for the winning ticket. Each friend receives Dh6 million. Khan dreams of buying a Mahindra Thar and a new house for his family. The win offers collective relief and…

The Economic Times

Binance Stock Trading Sees Strong First-Week Demand, With One in Four Users Under 25

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading blockchain infrastructure provider Binance today released first-week data from its newly launched stock trading offering. The data shows substantial early momentum and signs that lower investment thresholds are helping bring a broader population into equity markets for the first…

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UAE-based Nepali security guard wins Dh30m lottery jackpot with 4 friends; Plans new home for family

A Nepali security guard living in Abu Dhabi has become the first winner of The UAE Lottery's Lucky Day grand prize under its current jackpot format, turning a routine email check into a Dh30 million windfall.

The Times of India

Space42 Expands Earth Observation Capabilities as Three Foresight Satellites Enter Full Operation

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Space42, the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company with global reach, today announced that the Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5 satellites are fully operational. This milestone advances the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation, now comprising five Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites, enabling…

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Binance Launches U.S. Stocks Trading and Previews bStocks Tokenized Securities

ABU DHABI, UAE, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today introduced U.S. equities trading, giving eligible users access to more than 7,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs. The launch reflects Binance's belief that financial inclusion grows meaningfully when access to opportunities becomes simpler and more integrated. Binance will also soon introduce…

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Further & 3iQ Expand Alpha Digital Fund with New USD Class II, Combining BTC Exposure with Alpha

ABU DHABI, UAE and TORONTO, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Further Asset Management ("Further"), a UAE-based digital asset investment manager, in partnership with 3iQ Corp. ("3iQ"), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, today announced the introduction of USD Class II, a new share class of the Further x…

The Independent UK

A trip to the United Arab Emirates' darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way

The gleaming skyscrapers and brights lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel here

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Elderly British couple left abandoned in Abu Dhabi overnight due to Etihad error

Exclusive: David and Susan Hesketh never made it to their holiday in Cape Town after their flight was delayed

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Yi He Becomes First Crypto-Native Executive Named to Fortune's Most Powerful Women in Business List

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Yi He, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Binance, has been named to Fortune's annual Most Powerful Women in Business list in 2026, becoming the first crypto-native executive to appear on the global ranking. The recognition places her among 100 of the world's most…

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Binance Expands Pre-IPO Perpetuals with OpenAI Listing Following Strong Early Market Response

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced the listing of its second Pre-IPO Perpetual Contract on Binance Futures, OPENAIUSDT Pre-IPO Perpetual, based on the anticipated public market valuation of OpenAI Group PBC (OpenAI"). The launch follows strong early market response to Binance's newly introduced Pre-IPO perpetual…

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Binance Introduces OMS Toolkit, the First Institutional Exchange Solution for OMS, OEMS and Trading Technology Providers Across Crypto and TradFi

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance today announced the launch of its OMS Toolkit, a dedicated institutional exchange solution for Order Management Systems (OMS and OEMs) and trading technology solution providers serving crypto-native and traditional finance clients. Binance OMS Toolkit connects technology providers to Binance through a...

The Times of India

Unreliable guarantees: With US-Iran ceasefire on the horizon, will we see a new order in the Gulf?

As Washington and Tehran edge closer to what could become a broader ceasefire agreement, Gulf states are confronting an uncomfortable question: can the region continue relying on outside powers for security, or has the war exposed the limits of American guarantees?

The Times of India

UAE spooked? Fearing Gulf chaos, Abu Dhabi joins Saudis, Qatar in urging Trump against fresh Iran war

Gulf allies UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran, fearing renewed conflict would destabilize regional economies. Leaders argued military action wouldn't achieve US objectives, reflecting a shift for the UAE after recent hostilities. All three nations remain wary of further escalation.

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Sungrow and Masdar Sign 7.5GWh Energy Storage System for Abu Dhabi's World First RTC Project

ABU DHABI, UAE, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sungrow, the globally leading PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, and Masdar, a global clean energy leader, have signed an agreement for the supply of Energy Storage System and PV inverter solutions for the UAE's world-first gigascale round-the-clock renewable energy…

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