ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Aldar has become the first developer in Abu Dhabi to complete mortgage financing on an off-plan property for its customers through Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre’s (ADREC) newly launched framework that enables the financing bank to be formally named on the mortgage registration certificate before property handover. The framework allows a customer who has paid 50 percent of the purchase price to arrange a mortgage against their off-plan property, with the bank funding the remaining installments and the final handover payment. This gives customers certainty over their financing terms in advance, preserves liquidity…
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The used car business has been the most disrupted segment of automotive retail. Customer behaviour has shifted decisively toward digital-first discovery, where vehicles are searched, compared, and evaluated online before a dealer is ever contacted. As a result, traditional dealership channels are no longer the starting point of the customer journey. For dealers, this shift has created a clear structural challenge. Used car margins are tightening, customer relationships are becoming increasingly fragmented, and a significant portion of trade-in and resale opportunities are being captured outside the dealer ecosystem. More importantly, when customers sell their vehicles externally, the dealer often loses…
DUBAI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — DIFC Innovation Hub has partnered with The Foundation Hub in Slemani to strengthen links between Dubai and Kurdistan’s emerging start-up ecosystem. The partnership creates a pathway for founders in Kurdistan to access mentorship, capital and international market opportunities through DIFC Innovation Hub, while supporting longer-term access for UAE and DIFC ecosystem participants to opportunities in Kurdistan. The agreement was signed by Safeen Ghafour, Senior Advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region and CEO of The Foundation Hub, and Mohammad Alblooshi, CEO of DIFC Innovation Hub, in the presence of Qubad Talabani,…
With flu season approaching in the UAE, health authorities are urging residents in high-risk groups to get vaccinated early against seasonal flu. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has issued guidelines asking doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers to proactively check the vaccination status of patients as well as encourage seasonal flu vaccination during every clinical visit. Seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses circulating around the world. While most people recover from fever and other symptoms within about a week without needing medical treatment, the infection can cause serious complications among vulnerable groups. Stay up to…
DAMMAM — Saudi customs authorities at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam have foiled an attempt to smuggle 18,549 amphetamine pills hidden inside a postal parcel entering the Kingdom. Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the parcel was discovered during customs procedures after it was inspected using security technologies and detection methods. The pills were found concealed inside the shipment. Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) to identify and arrest those who were due to receive the shipment in Saudi Arabia. Four people were arrested in connection with the…
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) is celebrating Emirati Women’s Day 2026 with a month-long focus on the women behind the planning, transport and infrastructure decisions that enhance the quality of everyday life across Abu Dhabi. This year’s national celebration is being held under the theme ‘We Emerge Stronger and Better’ and, for the first time, will run from 28th August to 28th September 2026. The extended celebration follows the directives of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, President of the Supreme Council…
Sonia Gandhi’s long-awaited memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love, has found a new Indian publisher. HarperCollins India announced on Friday that it will publish the Congress leader’s book in India on November 10, 2026, following the collapse of an earlier arrangement with Penguin Random House India. The memoir, described as a deeply personal account of Gandhi’s life, family and political journey, is expected to be among the most closely watched books of the year. It will be published internationally by Alfred A. Knopf, the US imprint of Penguin Random House, while HarperCollins India will now handle its Indian edition. HarperCollins…
LONDON — The Saudi Embassy in the United Kingdom said Friday it was closely following the condition of a Saudi citizen who was stabbed in London’s Mayfair district and was coordinating with British authorities to ensure he receives the necessary medical care. The embassy said it had asked British security authorities to swiftly complete their investigation and establish the circumstances surrounding the attack. It also urged Saudi citizens in the UK to exercise caution and avoid wearing or displaying valuable belongings in public places. The Saudi citizen was attacked in the early hours of Friday in Mayfair in an attempted…
Allam Al Beainy, Octave, discusses how contextualised data can accelerate AI adoption and help organisations progress. Source: Tahawul Tech
ABU DHABI, 4th September, 2026 (WAM) — Following the announcement by EDGE Group and AKAER of the signature of the share purchase agreement at a ceremony in July, EDGE has now completed the acquisition of AKAER, with all customary conditions precedent fulfilled. “The completion of this acquisition marks an important milestone for EDGE in Brazil. We look forward to AKAER’s continued contribution to Brazil’s defence ecosystem and to the strength its engineering talent brings to EDGE’s capabilities across the Group,” said Hamad Al Marar, Managing Director and CEO of EDGE Group. As part of the transaction, EDGE also announced a…