SHARJAH / WAM In the lead-up to the 14th International Government Communication Forum (IGCF), scheduled to take place on September 10–11 at Expo Centre Sharjah under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life”, the Sharjah Government Media Bureau (SGMB) has announced the launch of the “Global PR Challenge – Sharjah Edition.” Held for the first time, the challenge will bring ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism announced that it will host the UAE Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025) – one of the leading global platforms for the hospitality, tourism, and investment sectors. The Summit aims to enhance economic and tourism partnerships ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al ...

DHAHRAN/WAM Aramco has signed an $11 billion lease and leaseback deal involving its Jafurah gas processing facilities with a consortium of international investors, led by funds managed by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock. Jafurah is the largest non-associated gas development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, estimated to contain 229 trillion standard cubic feet of raw gas ...

  ABU DHABI/WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sen Sōshitsu XV, Head of the Urasenke school of tea ceremony, over the passing of his father Dr. Sen Genshitsu, the 15th Grand Master of the Urasenke school of Japanese tea ceremony and former grand tea master.

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM RAK Ceramics PJSC announced its financial results for the second quarter ended on 30th June 2025. Total revenue increased by 6.4% YoY to AED826.8 million and by 2.9% to AED1.6 billion in H1 2025 as a result of strong demand from the UAE and Middle East as well as effective cost management. In Q2 2025, ...

GAZA / WAM The UAE, in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in the Gaza Strip, has delivered a shipment of medicines and medical supplies to the health sector, as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The aid will be distributed to hospitals and medical facilities to help address acute shortages and strengthen their ability to respond to emergencies. ...

DUBAI /WAM DP World on Thursday announced strong financial and operational results for the first half of 2025, underlining the resilience of its integrated global trade platform amid ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Revenue grew by 20.4% year-on-year to $11,244 million, driven by strong performance across Ports & Terminals and recent acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 21.4% to $3,033 million, while ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took to the social media platform X on Thursday to extend his condolences over the passing of Japanese tea master Dr Sen Genshitsu. His Highness Sheikh Mohamed said, “I extend my deepest condolences over the passing of Dr Sen Genshitsu, who served as a steadfast ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Meraki Developers has announced the successful on-schedule handover of The Haven, a landmark residential community located in Majan, Dubailand. This delivery underscores the developer’s commitment to providing a high-quality living experience to residents, who will call The Haven their home. The units are beautifully designed, maximising living spaces with elegant, warm aesthetics, appealing both to the young as ...