81% of parents in the UAE take advantage of back-to-school deals, a new YouGov survey has revealed. According to the report, 88% of parents with children attending public schools took advantage of such promotions. 51% prefer known brands that are discounted or reasonably priced. The data also suggests Emirati parents are more brand-driven with over 35% claiming they buy a specific brand regardless of price versus 20% of expats.
Putin thanks UAE President for Russia-Ukraine mediation efforts
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, during which they discussed various aspects of cooperation and joint efforts aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries.
UAE President, Australian Deputy PM discuss defence, regional security
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met Australia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
UAE, IMO discuss Strait of Hormuz shipping security
UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh has held talks with International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez on maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz and the Arabian Gulf.
UAE says OPEC, OPEC+ exit was sovereign strategic decision
The UAE's decision to exit the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC and OPEC+) was a "sovereign strategic choice" and not "driven by political considerations", Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said on Saturday.
