DUBAI / WAM Emirates NBD has signed a US$350 million aircraft financing deal with Emirates Airline. The facility supports the airline in the delivery of two Boeing 777-200LRF (Long Range Freighter) aircraft, further supporting Emirates SkyCargo’s fleet expansion and growth strategy and reinforcing Dubai and the UAE’s position as a centre for global trade and logistics. This transaction marks Emirates ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Holding Asset Management (DHAM) on Thursday announced ‘Dubai Retail’ as the unified brand for more than 40 malls and lifestyle destinations under its umbrella. The announcement marks a key milestone in DHAM’s growth and development strategy, following the integration of Nakheel and Meydan into Dubai Holding in 2024 to enhance efficiency, scalability, and long-term competitiveness across ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, met with the Indian Business Council in the UAE to explore avenues for strengthening economic ties and private sector collaboration between the two countries. The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to further leverage the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that entered in to force in ...

ABU DHABI / WAM As part of the United Arab Emirates’ efforts to strengthen its role as an active and influential leader on the international stage in nature conservation and biodiversity protection, and to support its national positions and the advancement of its global nature agenda, HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign ...

AL AIN / WAM HH Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has visited the headquarters of Al Ain City Municipality, and was briefed on major development projects being implemented across vital sectors in Al Ain Region. • Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed also received a comprehensive presentation on updates to several development projects in Al ...

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 it has strengthened its long-standing partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), in Abu Dhabi, by signing an exclusive agreement to manage the Food Products Program dedicated for ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Tetr College of Business, a pioneering global entrepreneurship school, formally welcomed its second undergraduate cohort at an orientation ceremony in Dubai. Some of the dignitaries who attended the ceremony included Sven Herzing, CTO of Talabat; Jeff Stratchan, AVP, Tourism of Dubai; and Dr. Edward Rogers, former Chief Knowledge Officer at NASA. The new cohort underscores the ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME ANAX Developments L.L.C. announced the launch of V-Suites, an exclusive executive residence that redefines elevated living in the heart of Dubai’s prestigious Business Bay. Designed for professionals, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals who seek both a lifestyle upgrade and a business-friendly living environment, V-Suites is a perfect choice for jet-setters. Starting from AED 1.6M, V-suites will be ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Etihad Airways has reported its strongest-ever half-year performance, delivering record profitability and passenger numbers in the first six months of 2025. Profit after tax reached AED1.1 billion (US$306 million), a 32 percent increase compared to the same period last year. This growth was driven by vigorous customer demand, productivity and efficiency gains, and improved yields across ...

DUBAI / WAM Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Arab Bank for Investment and Foreign Trade (Al Masraf). This strategic agreement is designed to enhance collaboration across various domains related to insurance and risk management, in support of the trade and real estate sectors. Moreover, it aims to bolster ...