PARIS / WAM Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, discussed in Paris with Eric Lombard, French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty, and Nathalie Delattre, Minister Delegate for Tourism, ways to enhance the economic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and France. The talks focused on expanding areas of economic and ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has explored prospects for joint trade and investment opportunities with public and private sector stakeholders during a series of meetings in Ireland, with the goal of strengthening economic partnerships with the Irish business community and opening new avenues for growth and cooperation across strategic sectors. The meetings were held during an official trade mission to ...

DUBAI / WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (14) of 2025 regulating the professional practice of engineering consultancy offices in the Emirate of Dubai. The law seeks to advance Dubai’s engineering consultancy sector, regulate its practices according to ...

AL DHAFRA/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has received citizens at Al Dhannah Palace and honoured donors and partners from Al Dhafra Region who have supported Emirates Red Crescent’s humanitarian and community initiatives, praising their efforts in promoting values of generosity and solidarity in the community. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed noted ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME The seventh edition of Dubai Home Festival, the largest event of its kind in the UAE and the wider region, will take place from October 3 to 16, 2025. The festival has become a premier destination for residents and visitors seeking to refresh their homes and interior spaces, offering access to the latest design trends and exclusive promotions ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME October 1, 2025, Würth Professional Solutions, a part of the globally respected Würth Group, has officially launched its operations in the UAE. This landmark entry reinforces the Group’s over 25-year presence in the region and signifies a substantial, long-term commitment to the dynamic UAE market. The strategic brand debut took place at an exclusive C-suite event in Dubai, ...

GULF TIME Danube Home, the region’s leading furniture and home improvement giant, launched its highly anticipated outdoor collection, “My Garden, 2025,” with the release of a visually stunning catalog. Two premium brands, Ziantti and GrönHem, are set to join the Danube Home portfolio this season. Ziantti is an elite outdoor furniture range inspired by Italian craftsmanship and timeless design, while ...

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Takmeel Developments, one of the UAE’s most trusted developers, has announced the launch of Divine Al Barari, a new residential landmark in Majan, designed to bring together nature, wellness, and modern comfort. Valued at AED 400 million, the project introduces a unique lifestyle concept that blends resort-style amenities with strategic connectivity. Looking ahead to 2026, Takmeel is ...

GULF TIME Mohamed Abu Alnaga, CEO of Abu Alnaga  Developments, said that the Emirate of Dubai is witnessing one of the largest real estate booms in its history.  Real estate sales have reached unprecedented levels since the beginning of the year, driven by the continued influx of foreign investments and the increased demand for both luxury and mid-market residential units. ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), inaugurated the 19th Annual Conference of the International Operational Risk Working Group (IORWG), which is hosted by the CBUAE in Abu Dhabi from 30th September to 2nd October. The conference reflects the CBUAE’s strong commitment to advancing both national and international capabilities ...