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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE has ranked fifth globally in the 2026 Quality Infrastructure for Sustainable Development Index (QI4SD) within the group of economies with GDP between US$ 100 billion and US$ 1 trillion, issued by the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) in cooperation with the International Network on Quality Infrastructure (INETQI). The ranking reflects the strength of the UAE’s …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi has cemented its position on the global maritime map, breaking into the world’s top 15 leading maritime cities for the first time in the 2026 Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) Report, jointly published by DNV and Menon Economics. This major milestone underscores the emirate’s rapid maritime expansion, reinforcing its emergence as a global maritime powerhouse. The rise …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the US delegation participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the Russian Federation and Ukraine, mediated by the United States. The delegation includes US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. The UAE is hosting the talks as part of its efforts to promote dialogue and advance …

Four days after it set a Guinness World Records title in the Everest region of Nepal, the newest men’s fragrance from Dubai’s Kenz de Rasasi came home to the façade of the world’s tallest building. The night closed with a donation of AED 260,000 to Dubai Cares, raised through the auction of the first bottle. Two extraordinary heights. One fragrance. …

GULF TIME Vapiano is set to introduce breakfast for the first time in its history across its UAE outlets, marking an exciting new chapter for the international dining brand. The new Vapiano Breakfast Menu has been created to bring a fresh, social, and relaxed international lifestyle experience to the morning dining scene, offering guests a new way to begin their …

NEW WEST ZONE SUPERMARKET LLC, the registered and exclusive owner of the trademark “WEST ZONE” in the United Arab Emirates, hereby declares that  the company has no procurement or marketing branch operating in any of the Emirates in the UAE except “ Dubai”. The public, customers, and suppliers are hereby cautioned not to deal with any entity claiming to represent or belong …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) is calling on investors to collect their dividends through First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the paying agent appointed to handle the process. This comes as a part of its ongoing efforts to protect the rights of shareholders in companies listed on the UAE stock exchanges and ensure they claim any outstanding entitlements …

DUBAI/WAM Capital.com, the high-growth global trading platform and fintech group, has announced it is now offering its customers access to the principal UAE stock markets – becoming one of the first major trading platforms to do so. In a move that reflects the growing interest in the region’s economy, Capital.com is providing full coverage of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange …