DUBAI / WAM Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), the aerospace platform of Dubai South dedicated to the advancement of the aviation industry, recorded 5,275 movements achieved in Q1 2025, marking a 15 percent increase over the same period in 2024. This milestone underscores the rapid evolution of the business aviation ecosystem and further cements Al Maktoum International Airport’s position …

ABU DHABI / WAM M42, a global health champion powered by AI and technology, has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with Yamagata University in Japan to accelerate research and innovation in heavy ion therapy, an advanced and highly precise form of radiation therapy for cancer treatment. Formalised during M42’s recent delegation visit to Japan, this partnership underscores M42’s commitment …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received Dr Ghassan Salamé, Minister of Culture of Lebanon. During the meeting, they reviewed cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them to serve their mutual interests. The meeting also touched upon prospects for cooperation between the …

DUBAI / WAM HH 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, toured the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. He was accompanied by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and …

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance, today met with Mark Read, CEO of WPP, one of the world’s largest marketing and communications services groups. During the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Maktoum outlined the UAE’s strategic vision to consolidate its status as a global hub for …

UAE/GULF TIME Richmind, a premium developer specialising in ultra-niche real estate products, and the flagship business vertical of Richmind Holding, has officially announced its entry into the UAE real estate market with the unveiling of Oystra, an extraordinary new residential concept on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Oystra, designed by the world renowned Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA), is set …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME Burtville Developments proudly announces that its flagship residential project, Ville 11, located at the gateway of Masdar City, has exceeded 62% completion, according to the latest data from “Dari,” the official platform of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi. This significant milestone reflects the project’s rapid construction pace and underscores Burtville Developments’ unwavering commitment …

SHARJAH / WAM As part of Sharjah’s participation as Guest of Honour at the 30th edition of the Rabat International Book and Publishing Fair (RIBF 2025), which recently concluded, the UAE Board on Books for Young People (UAEBBY) presented a vibrant programme of events that reflected its vision of nurturing a culture of reading among new generations. The programme placed …

ABU DHABI / WAM Aida Balayeva, Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, stated that Culture Summit Abu Dhabi is a distinguished strategic platform for addressing issues of culture and arts in the contemporary world and for enhancing global cultural cooperation. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (WAM), she said that Kazakhstan and the UAE share deep-rooted cultural and humanitarian …

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) delivered record results for the first quarter of 2025, with a Group net profit of AED5.13 billion, up 23 percent year on year (yoy), and Group profit before tax reaching AED6.13 billion, up 22 percent yoy. This outstanding financial performance reflects FAB’s solid business momentum and strong client activity across diversified …