ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today conferred the Order of Zayed, the UAE’s highest civilian honour, on His Excellency Edi Rama, Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania. The award recognises His Excellency’s efforts to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and Albania. The honour was presented during His Highness’ reception of the Albanian Prime …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, will honour the six winners of the Great Arab Minds Award 2025 on Thursday at the Museum of the Future in Dubai. The ceremony, marking the third edition of the largest award of its kind in the Arab world, will be attended by …

DUBAI/GULF TIME O Gold, the UAE’s trusted Shariah-compliant gold investment platform, has officially announced its strategic evolution into a comprehensive Super App and introduced a gold-backed Mastercard to mark a significant milestone in the fintech sector. This announcement marks a total transformation for the company, which now serves a rapidly growing community of 800K users by turning physical gold into …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/GULF TIME SKH Family Office, registered with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of The Cove Rotana Resort in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah from Orascom Development Holding, following the fulfilment of all contractual, financial, and regulatory requirements. The transaction was executed through Cove Holding Limited, a subsidiary of …

KUWAIT/WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has attended a reception hosted by Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al Sabah, First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of the State of Kuwait, for the marriage of his son Sheikh Abdullah Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah to …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Tetr College, a first-of-its-kind global B-school has been awarded the Gold Award in “Innovation in Business Education” at the QS Reimagine Education Awards 2025.  The global recognition places Tetr among a highly select group of institutions worldwide that are redefining business education through innovation, real-world learning, and globally immersive academic models. The award is presented by Quacquarelli …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Speedex Tools, one of the UAE’s long-standing names in industrial tools and hardware solutions, has marked a significant milestone with the grand relaunch of its newly refurbished and expanded flagship store in Deira Souq, the very location where the brand began its journey 35 years ago. The relaunch celebrates three and a half decades of legacy, trust, and …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has directed the preparation of the Saqr Humanitarian Ship, loaded with humanitarian and relief aid designated for the people of the Gaza Strip. The initiative is being closely followed up by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Barjeel Geojit’s entry into the Investment Management business marks a significant milestone in its growth journey, building on over 25 years of legacy in the UAE and aligning with the nation’s strategic vision to position itself as a global hub for fund management. Barjeel Geojit received mainland Investment Fund Management license from the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA). This approval …

SHARJAH / WAM Organised by the Emirates Publishers Association and the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme “A Community Woven by Stories,” the Sharjah Literature Festival stands as one of the region’s most prominent cultural events. It reflects the Emirate of Sharjah’s status as a leading hub for literary creativity and intellectual thought on both regional and international levels. The …