Following the signing of a contract with an independent Swiss insurance intermediary (broker) authorised by FINMA and with 25 years of market experience, MyGenny is commencing official operations. The platform does not merely analyse existing policies or compare standard offers: it presents coverage components transparently and explains them, compares them and develops individual solutions from them, and digitally manages existing policies throughout the entire contract lifecycle. Baar, 7 September 2026 – MyGenny is officially launching on the Swiss market. With the signing of a contract with an independent Swiss insurance intermediary (broker) authorised by FINMA and with 25 years of…
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The United Arab Emirates joined seven other countries in issuing a strong condemnation of statements supporting the displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, reaffirming opposition to any proposals that would alter the demographic makeup of the occupied Palestinian territories. The joint statement was issued by the foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey, and Indonesia. The countries expressed firm rejection of any attempts or plans aimed at relocating Palestinians either within or outside their homeland. The ministers warned that proposals involving the forced movement of Palestinians could have serious consequences for regional stability and…
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq has earned international recognition after being named a finalist for a major investment award at the 2026 Annual Investment Meeting Congress in the United Arab Emirates. The nomination reflects growing efforts by regional authorities to attract foreign investment and strengthen economic partnerships with global businesses. The Kurdistan Region’s Board of Investment, through its Invest Kurdistan initiative, is taking part in the AIM Congress, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 7 to September 9. The event brings together government officials, business leaders, investors, and investment promotion agencies from around the…
United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has granted a presidential pardon to Egyptian poet and activist Abdul Rahman Yusuf al-Qaradawi, bringing a dramatic turn to a case that attracted widespread international attention and debate. The decision came only days after al-Qaradawi was sentenced to 10 years in prison and fined AED200,000 by the Cybercrime Circuit of the Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal. The pardon was officially confirmed by the state news agency, which reported that procedures had been initiated to implement the presidential order. The move has been welcomed by supporters and human rights advocates…
UAE Team Emirates-XRG delivered a commanding performance on the final day of the 2026 Tour of Britain, securing both the stage victory and the overall race title in a display that highlighted the team’s strength throughout the competition. Belgian rider Tim Wellens successfully defended his race lead to claim the overall title, while teammate Nils Politt powered to victory on Stage 5 in Scotland. The result capped a memorable week for the Emirati squad and added another major success to an already impressive season. The final stage took place in the Scottish Borders, beginning and ending in Earlston. Riders faced…
Residents across the United Arab Emirates can expect generally stable weather conditions through the middle of the week, with partly cloudy skies, light to moderate winds, and calm sea conditions forecast across most areas of the country. According to the latest weather outlook, Sunday will begin with partly cloudy conditions across the UAE. Meteorologists have indicated that convective clouds may develop over eastern regions during the afternoon, creating localized cloud cover in those areas before conditions gradually settle later in the day. While no major weather disturbances are expected, humidity levels are forecast to increase during the night and into…
The strong partnership between the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain was highlighted once again as UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to Abu Dhabi for high-level talks focused on cooperation, development, and regional stability. The meeting brought together some of the Gulf region’s most senior leaders, including UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The gathering reflected the close relationship that has long linked the two neighboring nations and their leaderships. During the discussions, the leaders exchanged warm greetings and reaffirmed the…
The United Arab Emirates has strengthened its position as a growing hub for digital assets after Standard Chartered expanded its institutional cryptocurrency trading services in the country. The move marks a significant development for the region’s financial sector and highlights increasing demand for regulated access to digital asset markets. The international banking group announced that institutional clients in the UAE can now access deliverable spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether through its operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre. The launch makes the bank the first Global Systemically Important Bank to provide this type of institutional digital asset trading service…
A presidential pardon granted by the United Arab Emirates has drawn international attention after Egyptian opposition activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi was forgiven just days after receiving a lengthy prison sentence. The pardon was issued by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, according to the country’s state media. The decision came shortly after al-Qaradawi was sentenced by a court in Abu Dhabi to 10 years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of 200,000 dirhams, equivalent to about $55,000. Authorities have not confirmed whether al-Qaradawi has already been released. However, state media reported that the required…
The United Arab Emirates has launched a new humanitarian mission to Nepal after devastating floods and landslides claimed more than 1,000 lives and left thousands of people missing across the country. The relief mission departed this week with a team of specialists trained in search and rescue operations, emergency medical care, disaster response, and humanitarian assistance. The effort aims to support Nepal as it continues recovery operations in some of the hardest-hit areas. The team includes members from the UAE Joint Operations Command, Dubai Police search and rescue units, and the UAE Aid Agency. Experts in medical evacuation and first…