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Dubai, UAE, 29 January 2026: As part of the celebration of the deep-rooted relations between the UAE and Kuwait, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library is showcasing 72 books documenting Kuwait’s history and its cultural and social heritage, at Al Khor Exhibition. This initiative affirms the depth of the historical and humanitarian ties that bind the two nations, in conjunction with the UAE-Kuwait Relations Week. His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Murr, Chairman of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Library Foundation, stated that the UAE-Kuwait relations represent a model of brotherhood and mutual cooperation across various fields, including

Etihad accelerates global expansion with its first nonstop service to Western Canada, expanding long-haul network Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the launch of the first-ever nonstop flights between the UAE and Calgary, creating a new strategic air link between the Middle East and Western Canada. Launching on 3 November 2026, the route marks another step in Etihad’s global expansion and supports Abu Dhabi’s long-term ambitions to drive international trade, tourism and investment. The new service directly links two globally recognised centres of energy, innovation and

AUH becomes EMEA’s fastest-growing mega airport after record 32.5m passengers First time in history that Abu Dhabi’s annual traffic has crossed 30m passengers Traffic across five airports marks 19th straight quarter of double-digit passenger growth Abu Dhabi, UAE, 29 January 2026: Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five airports including the flagship Zayed International Airport (AUH), recorded more than 33m annual passengers in 2025, the largest influx of travellers in the emirate’s history. This sustained trajectory has seen traffic volumes across the emirate’s five airports double over the past three years, while AUH

January 29, 2026 Dubai, United Arab Emirates Sukoon Takaful has announced its financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, delivering a year of exceptional profitable growth and strong financial performance. The company reported record contribution levels and a substantial improvement in profitability, reflecting the success of its postacquisition transformation and its renewed strategic focus on operational excellence. Gross written contributions for the year surged to AED 325.4 million, an 89% year-on-year increase, driven by broad-based growth across all major business segments. Profits before tax rose sharply to AED 41.1 million