ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Droupadi Murmu of India on the occasion of her country’s Republic Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has been honoured with eight accolades at the 2025 Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards. Globally renowned for celebrating innovation and institutional achievements, these awards highlight the authority’s ongoing efforts in fostering creativity and advancing progress, reinforcing its central role in the city’s dynamic cultural movement. Her Excellency Hala Badri, ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) hosted the ‘Renewables Talk’ and ‘Women in Diplomacy’ events to mark the International Day of Clean Energy, which is observed annually on January 26. The events, organised by the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), were held at DEWA’s Sustainability and Innovation Centre at the Mohammed ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) announced a significant milestone in 2024, with 13,141 new companies joining its thriving ecosystem. This represents an impressive 66% growth in new registrations compared to 2023. With this achievement, RAKEZ is now home to nearly 30,000 multinational companies, reinforcing its status as a leading global hub for business excellence. The growth ...

ABU DHABI/WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has confirmed that its digital VAT refund systems, including the VAT-refund system for UAE nationals for the construction of new residences and the VAT-refund system for tourists, achieved outstanding results in 2024 due to a continuous development of digitalisation plans, implemented by the FTA over the calendar year. The FTA also announced on ...

KHAN YUNIS/WAM As part of the ongoing efforts of the United Arab Emirates within Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, a project to urgently repair sewage networks in various areas within the Khan Yunis Municipality, Gaza, was announced on Saturday. The project addresses the urgent needs of Gazans, who are facing a humanitarian disaster and a complete collapse of infrastructure. State Officials ...

DUBAI/WAM Dubai’s real estate sector recorded a total of 2.78 million procedures in 2024, the highest in its history. The record number of procedures, which include both real estate transactions and rental agreements, represent a 17 percent increase compared to 2023. Real estate transactions alone totalled 226,000, with a combined value of AED761 billion, a remarkable 36 percent growth in ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Shegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Benin. During the meeting held on Friday in Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Abdullah welcomed the Beninese Foreign Minister, and discussed with him bilateral relations and opportunities to strengthen joint cooperation across various ...

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, stated that the UAE continues to enhance its housing system to support citizens and address their needs promptly and effectively. H.H. Sheikh Mohammed said that approvals issued in January under the Sheikh Zayed Housing Program benefited over 1,300 citizens with a total value ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Andalusia Group, the pioneering real estate developing company in Dubai, proudly announced the acquisition of a prime plot in Majan, Dubai, as part of its visionary expansion into the city’s burgeoning real estate market. This strategic move comes following the announcement of their Bottega project and aligns perfectly with Dubai’s ambitious growth plans, promising significant opportunities in a ...