UAE’s Ministry of Education released the results of the 2025-2026 end-of-year resit exams at 2pm on Monday, July 20, for students in public schools and private schools following the ministry’s curriculum. The results were made available through the ministry’s approved electronic channels, allowing students and parents to view them as soon as they were officially accredited. The resit exams, held in person at schools from July 14 to 17, were the final opportunity for students who did not meet the passing requirements to clear their subjects, and the ministry confirmed that no alternative or make-up exams will be organised after…
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RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in Riyadh on Monday. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries. They also exchanged views on the latest regional developments and ongoing efforts to enhance energy security and safeguard international maritime routes. Source: Saudi Gazette
SHARJAH, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — One year after the Faya Palaeolandscape was inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, Sharjah has expanded research, conservation and site management initiatives to support the long-term protection of the property. Over the past 12 months, the emirate has established a dedicated World Heritage Office to oversee the site’s long-term management and launched the Sharjah Government’s AED2 million Faya Research Grant Programme, which attracted proposals from universities across four continents. Sharjah has also strengthened conservation planning, enhanced visitor experiences and expanded international engagement with one of the world’s earliest inhabited desert landscapes. From international research…
ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court and Chairman of Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE), inaugurated “Jaywan”, the UAE’s first national card scheme and announced the official commencement of its nationwide card issuance by banks, licensed financial institutions (LFIs) and exchange houses, making it available for use by consumers. The announcement was made during His Highness’s receiving of Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the CBUAE, alongside members of the Board of Directors of Al Etihad Payments and chief executive officers from…
JEDDAH — Jeddah Municipality seized 3,699 counterfeit clothing items bearing fake sports club logos and commercial trademarks during two inspection campaigns in the south and central parts of the city. Yasser Bakhsh, director general of monitoring and addressing negative phenomena, said all counterfeit clothing was confiscated and destroyed, while 19 machines and pieces of equipment used for sewing, embroidery, printing and cutting were seized. Violators were referred to the relevant authorities to complete legal procedures. During a joint inspection in the Al Jamiah municipality district, field teams uncovered two rooms inside a residential property being used to sew, embroider and…
Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. LMNTRIX regional vice president Amanulla Khan says organisations must assume breach and be judged on how fast they detect, contain, and recover Cybersecurity has moved decisively from the server room to the boardroom, and few voices articulate that shift more clearly than Amanulla Khan, Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa at LMNTRIX, Inc. Khan believes the industry’s decades-old reactive model, built on alerts, escalations and analyst availability, is no longer fit for an era in which AI has amplified the speed,…
As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay’s is bringing the excitement of the tournament closer to Saudi fans through locally inspired flavors, Saudi football stars, and community-driven experiences. Ahmed El-Sheikh, CEO of MENAPAK Foods at PepsiCo, discusses how the campaign celebrates the Kingdom’s football culture while connecting it to the global game. Q: How does this Lay’s World Cup campaign bring together the passion of Saudi football fans with the brand’s global football legacy?A: As the official snack partner of the FIFA World Cup 2026, Lay’s has long celebrated football as a game that brings…
The milestone reflects the hospital’s commitment to advancing specialised renal care and organ donation awareness in the UAE Published: Mon 20 Jul 2026, 5:49 PM Mediclinic Middle East, has announced that Mediclinic City Hospital has successfully completed its 100th kidney transplant, marking a significant milestone in the hospital’s transplant programme and its long-standing commitment to specialised renal care. Since performing the first kidney transplant in June 2016, Mediclinic City Hospital has played an important role in expanding access to transplant services for patients with end-stage renal disease. The hospital’s transplant programme has now reached 100 procedures, offering patients an alternative…
ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has launched the Jaywan Debit Card, issued under the UAE’s national card scheme, managed by Al Etihad Payments, and backed by the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The card is currently available for domestic use as part of the national roll-out of Jaywan. Futoon Al Mazrouei, Group Head of Personal, Wealth and Business Banking at FAB, said, “The Jaywan Debit Card reflects FAB’s commitment to delivering secure, innovative and customer-focused payment solutions that support the UAE’s evolving financial ecosystem. As the national card scheme continues to strengthen…
ABU DHABI, 20th July, 2026 (WAM) — Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, confirmed that the United Arab Emirates has concluded 37 Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) to date, 18 of which have already entered into force. The UAE is also continuing negotiations with around 20 additional countries, while simultaneously implementing plans to develop logistics infrastructure and trade corridors, enhancing the resilience of the country’s foreign trade and strengthening its position as a global trade hub. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), Al Zeyoudi said that several additional agreements are expected to…