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 …

ABU DHABI / WAM Omar Obaid Alhesan Alshamsi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), received a copy of the credentials of Angad Singh Dhillon, Ambassador of Canada to the United Arab Emirates. Alshamsi wished the new Ambassador success in performing his duties and affirmed the UAE’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Canada in a manner that advances the …

DUBAI / WAM DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has entered into a strategic partnership with Expo City Dubai to offer eligible buyers Home Financing for properties under construction within Expo City Dubai. The agreement supports DIB’s strategy to expand its Home Finance proposition through strategic partnerships with leading developers and …

  ABU DHBAI / WAM The Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Emirates Council for Balanced Development (ECBD) have announced the opening of registration for “Nawat Al Qura”, a mobile accelerator supporting UAE nationals with business ideas and small enterprises in Emirates Villages. Through a practical programme, the accelerator helps participants develop their business models, test their products and …

DUBAI / WAM The UAE Government, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, launched the first cohort of the “Government Experience Exchange Programme for Zero Government Bureaucracy”, aimed at building government capabilities in a number of African countries, including the Republic of Benin, the Republic of Djibouti and the Republic of Rwanda. The programme introduces participating countries to the UAE’s …