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Using Emirati characters, in a UAE-themed world, a virtual game aims to instil good values in children after it was launched by the Ministry of Interior (MoI).

The partnership agreement has been signed between Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Dubai Sports Council to further cement Dubai's status as a world-class sports tourism destination and capital.

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM), an annual travel trade event in the Middle East, which ran from May 5 to 8 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, wrapped up on a high note.

MARC has affirmed Malayan Banking Berhad's (Maybank) long-term and short-term financial institution ratings of AAA/MARC-1 with a stable outlook.

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