DUBAI/WAM In the presence of H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Spotify to strengthen collaboration across the music and creative sectors. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two entities by expanding opportunities for emerging musicians and local …

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, witnessed the signing of a partnership agreement between Dubai Municipality, the General Construction Company and Binghatti, to develop Hewi Al Barsha and Hewi Muhaisnah as part of the continued expansion of the …

DUBAI/GULF TIME After years of bold ambition and heavy investment, artificial intelligence adoption in the UAE and Saudi Arabia is entering a more practical and performance-driven phase, with organisations under growing pressure to demonstrate real outcomes rather than future potential. According to Samir Akel, Regional Vice President for Emerging Markets at Nintex, the conversation around AI in the region is …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced today that it has entered into an Agreement with AD Ports Group to acquire KEZAD Logistics Park – KLP Free Zone 3 (FZ3), a free zone industrial and logistics group of warehouses, …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME RRS International Development has announced their collaboration with the football legend Paolo Maldini, a move that reflects his confidence in the project’s vision, the NH Collection brand, and the leadership behind RRS International Development. The approximately USD 100 million mixed-use development, comprising 121 hotel keys and 36 branded residences, is scheduled for completion in 2027 and marks …

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Thursday morning the sons of the late Sheikh Abdul Basit Mohammed Abdul Samad, and launched the smart application “Al Moeen”, at the Holy Quran Academy in Sharjah. Sharjah Ruler welcomed the guests and expressed his pride in the distinguished status of …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Pratham Mittal, Founder of Tetr College and Masters’ Union, has announced the launch of the Tetr Emerging Founders’ Challenge (TEFC), a new entrepreneurship initiative offering equity-free grants of up to USD 7500 to student-led startups across India, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. The USD 100,000+ grant pool has been allocated from Tetr’s Innovation Fund, and is designed …

DUBAI/GULF TIME AI-powered search and shopping agents are rapidly reshaping ecommerce economics, according to new research from Pattern Group Inc., a leader in accelerating brands across global ecommerce marketplaces through proprietary technology and AI. Pattern’s latest study finds that 76% of ecommerce organisations have reduced customer acquisition costs as consumers increasingly rely on AI-driven tools to discover and purchase products. …

GULF TIME Born in Brisbane. Brewed in Dubai. The Coffee Club is starting the year with a limited-time takeover that brings a fresh Emirati flavour twist to the brand’s relaxed, welcoming café experience. Teaming up with the UAE’s youngest Emirati chefs, Abdulrahman and Maitha Alhashmi, better known as the UAE Twin Chefs, The Coffee Club introduces a limited-time menu that blends local favourites …

NEW YORK/WAM Gold surged to a fresh record above US$4,800 on Wednesday, buoyed by safe-haven demand and a softer dollar. Spot gold rose 1.2 percent to US$4,818.03 per ounce as of 0125 GMT, after scaling a record peak of US$4,836.24 earlier in the session. US gold futures for February delivery added 1 percent to US$4,813.50 per ounce. Spot silver added …