DUBAI/GULF TIME There is a way to close out the year that isn’t a race to the finish line, but a soft landing into the one ahead. That’s the one Eri Maldives is building this December. This December, Eri welcomes guests for its debut festive season since opening, a programme built around La Dolce Vita, running from 22 December to …

ABU DHABI/ GULF TIME UAE organisations are moving beyond AI experimentation, but building the right infrastructure, security and data controls will be critical as adoption expands, according to SUSE executive Shady Khattab. Speaking at AI Everything Abu Dhabi, Khattab, Director of AI Sales, Architecture and Solutions at SUSE, said the UAE’s push towards sovereign cloud and locally controlled data infrastructure …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME VDURA is expanding its presence in the UAE and wider Middle East as investment in artificial intelligence and digital transformation accelerates across the region. Speaking at Ai Everything Abu Dhabi, Matt Swalley, Senior Director at VDURA, said the company was excited to establish a stronger presence in the region, describing the exhibition as its first major event …

ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a written message from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, inviting His Highness to attend the Second GCC–EU Summit, which will be hosted by the Kingdom this October. The message was received by Khalifa bin …

GULF TIME New 12-month graduate programme will give UAE nationals experience across the medicines’ business, equipping them with the skills and exposure to pursue future opportunities at Lilly and across the wider sector. Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 5th October, 2026: Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly Gulf) has announced the launch of Nujoom Al Ghad, a new graduate programme designed …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Amwaj Development, the Dubai‑based boutique real estate developer known for crafting thoughtfully designed residential communities, has announced the successful handover of Starlight Park in Meydan, completed during the first week of October. The handover marks the company’s first project handover in Dubai and a defining milestone in its growth journey. The completion underscores Amwaj’s commitment to disciplined execution …

DUBAI/WAM The UAE has taken first place in the world for customer satisfaction with digital government services, with 89% of participants in the country giving these services a high rating, according to the 2026 Digital Government Citizen Survey Report issued by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The survey covered 48,500 participants in 44 countries. The UAE also ranked first globally in …

FUJAIRAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, received at Al Rumailah Palace the delegations participating in the 14th Energy Markets Forum, hosted by the Emirate of Fujairah on October 6 and 7. H.H. welcomed the forum’s guests and participating delegations, wishing them success in their work. He expressed hope that …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, a master developer committed to curating premium communities that provide a high standard of living, has achieved Great Place to Work Certification™️, a globally recognised distinction based on employees’ experience of the organisation and its workplace culture. The achievement reflects Bloom Holding’s commitment to fostering a workplace grounded in trust, shared purpose, accountability and collaboration, …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, on Tuesday announced the resumption of its daily nonstop service between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode, the coastal city in Kerala, India, starting 16th October 2026. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer of Air Arabia, said, “We are pleased to …