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MEA Markets UAE Business Awards 2026: Nour Al Jabri named…

MEA Markets UAE Business Awards 2026: Nour Al Jabri named…

Prestigious London-based magazine recognises Al Jabri's impact on Dubai's luxury lifestyle and design sceneThe MEA Markets UAE Business Awards 2026 have announced Nour Al Jabri as the Best Interior Designer and Lifestyle Influencer of the

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US, Iran to resume talks in Qatar as tensions ease

US, Iran to resume talks in Qatar as tensions ease

US and Iranian officials will hold talks in Qatar tomorrow, President Donald Trump said on social media, the latest sign that tensions are easing after the two sides traded strikes over the weekend.Four officials familiar with the negotiations said the talks were not expected to involve senior political figures such as Vice President JD Vance, who led the previous round in Switzerland a week ago. They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy.Iran did not confirm that the talks would go ahead this week, but said consultations were continuing with Qatar, which has been one of the main mediators between Washington and Tehran.The discussions come as doubts persist over whether the two countries can reach a lasting agreement to end the war. The truce signed this month largely deferred the most sensitive issues, including Iran's nuclear programme, to a later stage.The two sides have launched a series of attacks against each other in recent days, casting a pall over Trump's hopes that commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a vital conduit for global oil and gas that Iran blockaded during the conflict — would soon return to pre-war levels.On Sunday a US official said the two countries had agreed to halt the attacks and allow vessels to move freely through the waterway. The official, who also spoke anonymously, gave no indication of confirmation from Tehran.US officials said Iran attacked a cargo ship in the strait last Thursday and another vessel on Saturday, prompting retaliatory American strikes. The Iranian military later said it had targeted a US naval base in Bahrain and a Kuwaiti air base with drones and missiles in response.

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Global stocks perk up and oil cools as US, Iran halt hostilities

Global stocks perk up and oil cools as US, Iran halt hostilities

European stocks and US futures ticked higher ‌on Monday after the US and Iran agreed to halt recent hostilities and renew talks, helping oil prices fall ​after spiking earlier on Monday in the wake of

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Swank Development advances on two fronts with Selora Resi…

Swank Development advances on two fronts with Selora Resi…

Swank Development has broken ground on Selora Residences while simultaneously advancing Lua Residences to its final stage before handover, marking a significant moment of growth for the boutique luxury developer as it establishes a firm

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Oil prices rise as Brent climbs to $72.49

Oil prices rise as Brent climbs to $72.49

Oil prices opened the week higher on Monday, with both Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) posting gains.Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.69 per cent, to $72.49 a barrel by 2204

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Zoya Developments accelerates delivery, starts constructi…

Zoya Developments accelerates delivery, starts constructi…

Zoya Developments has commenced construction of Calisi, its latest AED 80 million residential project in Dubai South, just 30 days after its official launch. The milestone reflects the company’s focus on maintaining efficient development timelines

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Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding …

Venezuela search teams scramble as hope fades of finding …

Hopes were fading on Monday of finding survivors more than four days after powerful twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, as residents grow increasingly frustrated with the government's response to the disaster that has killed at least

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Child mental health crisis as one million seek help for a…

Child mental health crisis as one million seek help for a…

More than a million children in England are currently engaged with mental health services, a figure described as revealing the "sheer scale of distress young people are facing today". The Children's Commissioner, Dame Rachel de

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South Korea bets big on AI boom

South Korea bets big on AI boom

Huge demand for the components that power artificial intelligence presents South Korea with an opportunity to bolster its chip industry against rivals such as China, analysts say.Seoul announced on Monday massive investments, including for new

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Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub strengthens global ties

Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub strengthens global ties

The Sharjah Space and Astronomy Hub (SSAH) has strengthened its international partnerships through a recent visit to the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) in Berlin, underscoring the emirate’s growing role in global