DUBAI/GULF TIME Selini Capital, a global digital-asset trading and investment firm, has been awarded a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licence by the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) in Dubai. The licence allows Selini to offer its full suite of broker-dealer and over-the-counter (OTC) trading services to qualified and institutional investors worldwide, under Dubai’s robust regulatory framework. The approval comes ...

UMM AL QAIWAIN / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain,, today received, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu’alla, Deputy Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, Sana bint Mohammed Suhail, Minister of Family, at the Emiri Court. The Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain welcomed ...

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, has visited the 4th Al Dhafra Date Festival and Auction, organised by Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised its role in empowering farmers and date producers to improve the quality of their products and support the UAE’s food security. ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME Tissoli, a real estate and investment collective dedicated to crafting world-class spaces, has officially launched their much-awaited, flagship project – Palazzo Tissoli. A signature development designed and branded by the iconic Italian design house Pininfarina, the project valued at AED 1.2 billion, is set to rise on Al Marjan Island, marking Pininfarina’s first architectural venture in Ras Al ...

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME With on-device artificial intelligence (AI) redefining mobile experiences and accelerating demand worldwide, the Mobile Developers Week to be held in Abu Dhabi this December will serve as a convergence point for Android developers, innovators, and ecosystem leaders. Having underlined its pivotal role in shaping the Android and mobile ecosystem, Samsung Gulf Electronics joins the global event as ...

DUBAI/GULF TIME During GITEX, HID demonstrated its latest advancements in digital identity and authentication technologies, emphasizing the shift toward passwordless, mobile-ready, and secure access systems. Ludo Coumetou, Head of Sales, EAT RFID Business Unit at HID, shared insights into the company’s innovations, its response to rising cybersecurity challenges, and its vision for growth in the Middle East. Ludo Coumetou Said:At ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has launched Beauty of Our Minds, an initiative designed to spark conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and provide the community with tools to foster emotional awareness and well-being. Running until 26 October 2025 at Umm Al Emarat Park – Indoor Pavilion, the event invites community ...

CAPE TOWN / WAM Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, led a high-level UAE delegation on a strategic visit to Cape Town, South Africa. She took part in the G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) Ministerial Meeting and launched the UAE-South Africa Sustainable Agriculture and Food Forum, which aims to enhance cooperation ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, today approved a package of artificial intelligence (AI) projects and initiatives aimed at accelerating Dubai’s adoption of future technologies and driving digital transformation across key sectors. ...

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, emphasised that spreading knowledge will remain the UAE’s steadfast approach that underscores its mission to foster an Arab generation that is eager to learn, to constantly expand their horizons and serve their nation. In the presence of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin ...