ABU DHABI / WAM ADI Chain and Shipfinex have entered an exclusive partnership to establish the first regulated, institutional-grade tokenised maritime asset class, creating a new on-chain market for vessel-backed finance, charter-linked income and economic interests in ships. Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be issued through a regulated route and made available exclusively on ADI Chain. Although …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, President of the Republic of Chad, 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 …

DUBAI/ GULFTIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the third edition of the Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families, organised in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai). The programme aims to empower productive families by developing their culinary and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their capabilities in managing small …

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today celebrated the arrival of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, officially launching the airline’s first route to Uzbekistan and creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets. The new daily non-stop service reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a premium …

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) will host the third edition of the HKMA-DFSA Joint Climate Finance Conference which will take place on 10th September in Hong Kong. The conference is a flagship initiative jointly established by the HKMA and the DFSA to support and enable the continued development of …

ABU DHABI / WAM ADNOC Gas plc today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, …

  ODISHA / INDIA / GULF TIME Bathed in deep emerald green, the Belgadia Palace walls carry an aura of quiet royalty in India, as though they have witnessed centuries of stories unfold within them. The living room is adorned with stately portraits of the Bhanjdeo ancestors, their gazes seeming to watch over the home with timeless dignity. Imagine the …

DUBAI / WAM The National Programme for Artificial Intelligence, in collaboration with the National Programme for Coders, has launched the eighth edition of the UAE AI Camp, as part of the UAE Government’s ongoing efforts to promote AI adoption and expand the pool of national talent capable of keeping pace with rapid technological transformations, supporting the development of a more …

DUBAI / WAM The World Governments Summit Organisation and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) have launched a strategic partnership aimed at advancing global dialogue on the future of travel and tourism and expanding cooperation between governments and the private sector. The partnership will support the development of policies that are more responsive to global transformations and encourage joint …