DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has unveiled the agenda for the upcoming edition of the Dubai Business Forum – China, which will take place in Shenzhen on 14 October under the theme ‘Momentum at Scale: Accelerating Shared Success.’ The programme features a series of discussions with prominent officials, experts, and specialist speakers, alongside carefully curated networking sessions. The event will …

ABU DHBAI / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE’s federal export credit company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Euler Hermes Aktiengesellschaft, acting on behalf of and for the account of the Federal Republic of Germany to manage its official Export Credit Guarantee Scheme. The MoU establishes a framework for a long-term partnership focused on the joint …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 35th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF 2026) opened on Sunday at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with Her Excellency Angela Merkel, former Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of his state visit to the country. During the meeting, His Highness commended the former Chancellor’s important role in strengthening UAE-Germany relations during her time in office, helping to deepen cooperation and expand …

BERLIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with German business leaders and company executives as part of his state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany. During the meeting, His Highness was briefed on the companies’ business activities and the industries in which they operate, as well as their latest products and innovations. The discussions …

MUNICH/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Markus Söder, Minister-President of Bavaria, met today in Munich to explore opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the UAE and the German state of Bavaria across key sectors. The meeting, which came as part of His Highness’ state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, took place …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Professional Beauty Abu Dhabi returns to InterContinental Abu Dhabi on 14th September 2026, bringing the region’s professional beauty community together for a full day of education, networking, competitions and industry insight. Designed for professionals at every stage of their careers, the show will offer visitors the opportunity to hear from industry experts, discover the latest products and …

AL AIN/GULF TIME Al Ain Museum is presenting a varied programme of cultural and educational activities this September, bringing together expert-led talks, creative workshops and back-to-school experiences inspired by Emirati heritage. Highlights include Museum Talks exploring the archaeology and ancient history of Al Ain and the UAE, alongside interactive activities that encourage visitors to engage with traditional materials, motifs and …

ABU DHABI / BEIJING / WAM Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), an Abu Dhabi-based global investor, today announced that it has agreed to make a significant minority investment in “Luckin Coffee”, alongside Centurium Capital (Centurium), the Company’s controlling shareholder, in a transaction with an aggregate value of approximately US$1 billion. The investment comes as China’s coffee market continues to expand, with …

BERLIN / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was welcomed on Thursday at Villa Borsig in Berlin by His Excellency Frank-Walter Steinmeier, President of the Federal Republic of Germany, as part of His Highness’ state visit to Germany. An official reception ceremony was held upon the arrival of His Highness’ motorcade at the historic lakeside …