DUBAI/WAM In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued Law No. (5) of 2026 regulating the outsourcing of government services in Dubai. The Law aims to enhance government services efficiency, improve quality, and ease customer access. Outsourcing, as defined by the Law, allows a contracted company …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Embracing the spirit of reflection and well-being this season, Novotel Dubai Gold District is inviting guests and Dubai residents to take a moment to slow down and recharge with #TogetherWePause, a wellness weekend designed to bring calm, balance, and mindful connection to the heart of the city. Set against the tranquil poolside surroundings of the hotel, …

  DUBAI / GULF TIME In the spirit of generosity and community that defines the Holy Month of Ramadan, ME By Meliá Dubai is proud to announce its participation in this year’s Ramadan Food Donation initiative in collaboration with the UAE Food Bank under Dubai Municipality. As part of its commitment to responsible hospitality and meaningful community engagement, the hotel …

DUBAI/WAM DP World on Thursday announced record financial results for 2025, with revenue up 22 percent to $24.4 billion, and adjusted EBITDA up 18 percent to $6.4 billion (margin 26.3 percent), driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and Logistics. Total Group gross throughput increased 5.8 percent to 93.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEU). Profits for the year increased …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a phone call from His Excellency Micheál Martin, Prime Minister of Ireland, during which they discussed the regional situation amid ongoing military and security developments and their serious implications for regional and international security. During the call, His Excellency Martin condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting …

CAPITALS/WAM Gold prices rose in spot trading this morning as a decline in oil prices eased inflation fears, while investors await a series of US economic data releases this week to assess the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Gold prices rose 4% to $5,213.99 per ounce. Spot silver rose 6% to $88.89. Spot platinum gained 1% at $2,221.48, while palladium up …

GULF TIME With remote and flexible working now part of everyday life, The Coffee Club is a strong fit for lifestyle features spotlighting cafés that offer more than just a caffeine fix. Blending great coffee, fresh food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, The Coffee Club offers an easy change of scene from the home office. Its relaxed, comfortable spaces are …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of The Gambia, who condemned the blatant Iranian attacks targeting the UAE and other countries in the region, noting that they constitute a serious violation of state sovereignty and a direct threat to regional …

NICOSIA/WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Johann Wadephul, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany, on the sidelines of Sheikh Abdullah’s working visit to the Cypriot capital, Nicosia. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the repercussions of the unprovoked Iranian missile attacks targeting the …

DUBAI/WAM The Endowment and Minors’ Trust Foundation in Dubai (Awqaf Dubai) announced that the total value of endowment assets in Dubai reached AED13.5 billion in 2025, marking a 22 percent increase compared to AED11.1 billion in 2024. According to the Dubai Endowment Assets Report 2025, the total number of endowments in Dubai reached 1,294 endowments, established by 604 endowers, reflecting …