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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Monday with His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, for discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in support of both countries’ development ambitions. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi during President Bio’s working visit …

ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar has announced the addition of several strategic land plots across Abu Dhabi, with a combined gross development value of around AED23 billion, further strengthening its landbank and providing a pipeline for sustained long-term growth across the capital’s key development corridors. The sites span over 2.3 million sqm and will deliver approximately 3,000 new homes across …

DUBAI / WAM AmSpec Group, a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, has announced the opening of its new Agri & Food laboratory in Dubai, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the UAE’s rapidly expanding agricultural and food sectors amid growing regulatory, trade, and food safety requirements. The laboratory, located in Dubai Science Park, the region’s leading science-focused …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has attended a wedding reception hosted by Ahmad Ali Hashim Al Hashimi for the marriage of his son Mohamed to the daughter of the late Mubarak Saeed Jarwan Al Shamsi. His …

DUBAI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, welcomed guests of the UAE participating in the World Governments Summit 2026, which begins tomorrow in Dubai and runs for three days under the theme ‘Shaping Future Governments’. The World Governments …

Rishi Suri :Over the past decade India has witnessed a transformation that is economic social and institutional in nature. The change is visible not only in headline growth numbers but also in the everyday experiences of citizens across states and regions. Infrastructure expansion digital innovation social welfare delivery and stronger governance systems have steadily repositioned India as one of the …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Moonrise, Dubai’s MICHELIN-Starred restaurant by Chef Solemann Haddad, will welcome Chef Mostafa Seif of Cairo’s Khufu’s for the first time. Taking place over two nights on Friday 6 February and Saturday 7 February 2026, the two MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants are coming together in celebration of regional ingredients, the art of storytelling, and friendship. Located just a stone’s …

GULF TIME Binghatti Holding Ltd, a leading UAE real estate developer, announced record financial results for the year ended 31 December 2025, underlining strong sales execution, disciplined delivery, and continued strengthening of the Group’s balance sheet. Net profit increased 96% year-on-year to AED 3.58 billion, reflecting robust operating leverage, efficient execution and the continued strong demand for Dubai real estate. …

NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices declined on Monday, with spot gold dropping 1.5 percent to US$4,793.97 per ounce as of 08:46 GMT, after touching its lowest level in more than a week on Friday. Gold reached a record high of US$5,594.82 on Thursday, while US gold futures for February delivery rose 1.6 percent to US$4,818.10 per ounce. Spot silver …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today witnessed the concluding stage of the Desert Race for Men held as part of the Al Salam Cycling Championship, the tenth and largest edition of the championship to date. Held under H.H. Sheikh Mohammed’s patronage and organised by the Private …