Monthly Archives: July 2026

Business & Investments

Etihad Credit Bureau Enhances Credit Reports with GPSSA and Nafis Data

Etihad Credit Bureau Strengthens Income Assessment and Enriches Individual Credit Reports with GPSSA and Nafis Data

Abu Dhabi, UAE –  14 July 2026: Etihad Credit Bureau has integrated verified data from the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and Nafis into its credit information products, strengthening income assessment and broadening the information available through the Individual Credit Report.

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Featured

Mother of the Nation Endowment Raises AED 3.3 Billion

Awqaf Abu Dhabi’s Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans breaks Guinness World Records™ with AED 3 Billions

title for the “Most Money Raised for Charity by an Annuity Pledge in One Month”

A global achievement that reflects the deeply rooted values of giving and solidarity in UAE society and reinforces the country’s leadership in advancing sustainable models of charitable and humanitarian work.

Abu Dhabi, 14 July 2026: The Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans campaign, launched by the Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority – Awqaf Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, has achieved a new global milestone by breaking the Guinness World Records™ title for the “Most Money Raised for Charity by an Annuity Pledge in One Month” Awqaf Abu Dhabi celebrated this exceptional achievement during a ceremony attended by senior officials, partners and supporters.

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Business & Investments

Ajman Bank’s $300M Sukuk Listing: A Milestone for Nasdaq Dubai

Nasdaq Dubai Welcomes Ajman Bank’s USD 300 Million Additional Tier 1 Perpetual Sukuk

Dubai, UAE – 14 July 2026: Nasdaq Dubai today welcomed the listing of a USD 300 million Additional Tier 1 (AT1) Perpetual Sukuk issued by Ajman Bank marking the Bank’s first capital securities transaction.

The USD 300 Million Additional Tier 1 Perpetual Non-Call 5.5-year Sukuk was structured under a Mudaraba arrangement and carried a profit rate of 6.50 percent.

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Health Care

1 in 6 MENA teens suffer mental disorder, UAE clinic highlights key concerns

Teen anxiety, school pressure, bullying and peer relationships among top mental health concerns reports Uniquely You MHC

Dubai, UAE, 15 July 2026: Uniquely You Mental Health Center, the UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned and operated mental health clinic, has identified anxiety, school-related stress, bullying, peer relationship difficulties and emotional regulation challenges among the most significant mental health concerns affecting teenagers aged 13 to 17.

The analysis draws on findings from international and UAE studies, as well as the center’s psychologists’ interactions with teens, highlighting how academic expectations, social pressures and family circumstances can intersect during a period of rapid emotional and developmental change. The findings reinforce the need for earlier recognition and closer collaboration between homes, schools and mental health professionals.

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Shopping & Promotions

du Introduces Refreshed Roaming Options for the Summer Travel Season

The roaming options give customers more flexibility and make it easier to stay connected while travelling abroad

Dubai UAE, 14 July 2026: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, is introducing refreshed roaming options for customers travelling during the summer period, making it easier to stay connected wherever their journeys take them.

The updated offering introduces a mix of new weekly roaming bundles, including AED 70 data-only bundle with 5GB, AED 100 combo bundle with 5GB and 50 voice minutes, and an AED 200 combo bundle with 30GB and 300 voice minutes. Customers can subscribe to the new bundles through the du App.

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