DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that a passion for reading is the true catalyst for human progress and a driving force behind community development, well-being, and prosperity. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid said: “Those who fall a step behind in …

SHARJAH/WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Maritime Academy (SMA), chaired the Board of Trustees meeting on Thursday at the academy’s headquarters in the city of Khorfakkan. H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan praised the academy’s achievements, noting that it has reached …

DUBAI/GULF TIME Symbolic Developments, the real estate division of Speedex Group, proudly announces the launch of its latest residential project, Symbolic Altus, in Liwan. Valued at AED 150 million, the development is designed around the concept of “elevated living” and reflects Symbolic’s commitment to creating thoughtfully designed, family-friendly communities that combine architectural elegance, modern functionality, and wellness-driven spaces. The launch …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has announced the launch of ‘Malaga’, the eleventh phase of Bloom Living, its fully integrated and all-inclusive community in Abu Dhabi.  Named after the Spanish town, Malaga offers the final collection of premium villas with lakeside views ranging from three to six bedrooms. The eleventh phase …

ABU DHABI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, met with Steve Witkoff, the US Special Envoy for the Middle East, and Jared Kushner, during their visit to the United Arab Emirates. The meeting discussed the latest developments regarding the ceasefire in Gaza and the efforts being made by the US …

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group announced that Khalifa Port has advanced to the 39th position in the Lloyd’s List Top 100 Ports ranking for 2025, continuing its steady rise among the world’s leading container ports. Since its first entry into the global ranking in 2019 at the 95th position, Khalifa Port has demonstrated consistent growth driven by strategic …

ABU DHABI / WAM Numou, a subsidiary of ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, has launched Procurement Financing, a flagship initiative that enables SMEs with government or corporate contracts to seamlessly access funding. The new solution links guaranteed contract demand with accessible financing, bridging government procurement opportunities with lender support via Numou’s digital platform. Procurement Financing will allow …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, and RAK Hospitality Holding (RAKHH), the government-owned investment and development arm in the emirate, have announced a landmark strategic merger to create a unified entity operating under Marjan. This strategic merger combines world-class hospitality expertise with visionary land development strategies to form a dynamic, …

ABU DHABI / WAM Under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the 19th edition of the Al Dhafra Festival will be launched by the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority as part of the Camel Mazayna Season in Abu Dhabi. The festival will run from 27th October 2025 until 22nd January 2026. This year’s edition features …

RAS AL KHAIMAH/WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Duma Gideon Boko, President of Botswana, and his accompanying delegation at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah. …