ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Families Affairs and Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, emphasised the importance of the UAE’s developmental, humanitarian and philanthropic programmes around the world under the leadership of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME According to data from high-growth trading platform Capital.com, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerged as a key contributor to global trading activity in 2024. With 19.5 million trades, traders in the UAE were the most active on the Capital.com platform in the past year. The volume of trade from the UAE was also the highest across all markets, ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Mohamed Hareb Al Falahi, Founder and General Director of Royal Liwan Real Estate, expects interest rate cuts in 2025 to boost UAE real estate sector, with lower financing costs and increased mortgage transactions, along with demand for safe assets with fixed returns such as gold and real estate. “When interest rates fall, the cost of borrowing declines, including ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME As a brand on the forefront of elevated home design, Interiors UAE presents the Corso Como Bedroom Collection by Alf Italia, a masterpiece of modern Italian craftsmanship. This exclusive collection redefines luxury living, blending the warmth of Canaletto walnut wood with sleek laser finishes for a contemporary aesthetic that exudes sophistication. Crafted entirely in Italy from premium materials, ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Mardi Holding – one of the biggest real estate development companies in Georgia – held a successful launch event to announce its expansion into the UAE real estate market in front of a packed house at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai. The event drew substantial investor interest, showcasing Georgia’s compelling real estate investment opportunities and establishing Mardi ...

DUBAI/WAM Nasdaq Dubai welcomed Middle East and North Africa’s first corporate Blue Bond listing of US$100 million by DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions. Issued under DP World’s $10 billion Global Medium-Term Note Programme, the bond carries a 5.250 percent coupon rate and matures in 2029. The issuance achieved a spread of 99.6 basis points ...

DUBAI/ WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with top-performing graduates of the 32nd cohort of male cadets and fifth cohort of female cadets of the Dubai Police Academy. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of a number of new judges at the Rental Disputes Center and Dubai Courts. The event was held at Za’abeel Palace. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid welcomed the 12 new judges, highlighting their important role in upholding justice ...

LUANDA/ WAM AD Ports Group, today began its long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and an associated logistics business with local partners in Luanda, Angola, driving forward its expansion in sub-Saharan Africa. With Angolan joint venture partners Unicargas and Multiparques, AD Ports Group started operations at Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal in the country’s largest port. The Port ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM The United Arab Emirates Pavilion has announced its upcoming exhibition, “Pressure Cooker,” at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia, taking place in Venice, Italy, from 10th May to 23rd November 2025. Curated by Emirati architect and scholar Azza Aboualam, the exhibition investigates the evolving relationship between architecture and food production in the UAE, ...