MOSCOW, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) –The benchmark MOEX Russia Index closed higher today, gaining 12.81 points, or 0.60%, from the previous trading session to settle at 2,134.34 points. Meanwhile, the dollar-denominated RTS Index rose by 0.60%, or 4.84 points, to close at 806.63 points. The MOEX Russia Index tracks the performance of the largest and most liquid Russian companies listed on the Moscow Exchange, while the RTS Index measures the same equities in US dollar terms. Source: Emirates News Agency
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ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, affirmed that the growing success of the “Nokhatha Abu Dhabi” programme, now in its fifth year, along with the noticeable year-on-year increase in the number of students and visitors, reflects the programme’s growing status as a leading community initiative dedicated to developing future generations, strengthening national identity, and passing on the UAE’s rich maritime heritage. He noted that these objectives are aligned with the vision of the UAE leadership…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM)- The United Arab Emirates is expanding its integrated supply chain infrastructure in 2026, consolidating maritime, land, air, rail, and free zone operations to maintain global trade flows and enhance transit adaptability. Transitioning from a traditional import-export hub into an end-to-end logistics platform, the nation now links manufacturing and storage directly with ports, airports, and border crossings.Regional developments are accelerating this multi-modal integration. The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, in coordination with Oman Customs, recently established a logistics corridor connecting Sharjah’s coastal ports—including Khorfakkan, which is targeting a future capacity of 10 million…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and seven other countries have strongly condemned Israel’s continued settlement policies in the occupied Palestinian territory and called for immediate international action to halt the E1 settlement plan east of occupied East Jerusalem. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, Qatar and Egypt expressed their categorical rejection of the E1 plan and related settlement activities. The ministers also renewed their condemnation of violations and acts of violence committed by settlers, with the support of Israeli authorities, against Palestinians and their property. They stressed that such…
Micron Technology recently revealed the Micron Research Labs. This facility is a U.S.-based long-horizon research institution headquartered in Boise, Idaho which is backed by a planned $10 billion investment over the next decade to advance memory and compute breakthroughs for the AI era. The company stated the hub would bring together customers, academia, government, start-ups and the broader semiconductor ecosystem to pursue advances beyond current technology roadmaps. Key research areas include critical memory technologies, advanced memory and compute architectures, packaging and future semiconductor manufacturing. Micron described the initiative as the first dedicated memory research hub of its kind in the…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Airports has launched a new series of welcome experiences at Dubai International (DXB), offering Arabian hospitality and warm, thoughtful moments of care for residents returning home after the summer, visitors arriving in Dubai, and guests transferring through the world’s busiest international airport. Across Terminal 3, the activations bring moments of connection to the airport journey, transforming spaces from Baggage Claim and Arrivals through to transit areas within DXB, into memorable experiences. Mascots from Dubai Police and the General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs (GDIFA) welcome younger guests, while live music from a…
RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce conducted 2,259 inspection visits to bookstores and stationery shops across the Kingdom as preparations intensify for the start of the new academic year. The inspections aimed to verify the availability of school supplies and a variety of alternative products, as well as monitor price stability. Inspectors also checked that products carried price tags or electronic pricing information and monitored commercial discounts to ensure compliance with regulations. The ministry said the inspections were also aimed at ensuring that retailers comply with Ministry of Commerce laws and regulations. Source: Saudi Gazette
JEDDAH/PARIS — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman departed for France on Friday on a state visit at the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and in response to an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The Royal Court said in a statement that the Crown Prince left the Kingdom on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, heading to France. The Élysée Palace earlier announced that Macron will receive the Crown Prince on Sunday and Monday, Aug. 23-24, for a state visit expected to focus on developments in the Middle East and other regional issues, alongside…
SK Telecom (SKT) has recently started to sunset its 3G service by halting subscriber additions, commencing the process of closing the network after 23-years of operation. The operator is lining up a raft of offers and promotions to encourage subscribers to switch to 4G and 5G alternatives, with phone replacement and tariff discounts among the incentives. SKT is yet to set the final shut down date, but explained it wanted to begin preparing customers for an end it stated is necessary due to falling subscriber numbers and traffic, and ageing equipment and devices. Closure requires government permission, which SKT believes…