ABU DHABI / WAM Under the directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced an emergency humanitarian response worth US$30 million to support civilians affected by the deteriorating situation in El Obeid, North Kordofan, Sudan. The assistance will be delivered through the UAE Aid Agency, reflecting the UAE’s longstanding humanitarian approach and its …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Keiko Sofia Fujimori Higuchi on her victory in the presidential election as President of the Republic of Peru. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed …

AL AIN / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Saif Miftah Al Neyadi at his home in Al Ain. His Highness exchanged cordial conversation with Mr Al Neyadi, his family and those present, who expressed their pleasure at the visit. They praised the UAE leadership’s longstanding commitment to fostering the values of communication, social …

HOUSTON / WAM Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Canada 3-0 at Houston Stadium in the opening match of the Round of 16. Azzedine Ounahi scored twice for Morocco in the 50th and 82nd minutes, before Soufiane Rahimi added a third goal in stoppage time (90+8), securing Morocco’s place in the quarter-finals. The …

DUBAI / GULF TIME HalaPop, the Middle East’s first prebiotic soda, has officially launched in the UAE, creating an entirely new category in the regional soft drinks market. Founded in Dubai by young entrepreneurs Karim Jalloul and Walid Antabli, the homegrown brand was built on a single conviction: that a soda can taste every bit as good as the one people grew up …

  DUBAI / GULF TIME LOOP has officially opened its doors in Business Bay, bringing a fresh Mediterranean-inspired all-day dining and lounge concept to the heart of Dubai. Located at Trillionaire Residences by Binghatti overlooking the Dubai Canal, LOOP is designed as a destination that seamlessly evolves with the city’s 24-hour lifestyle. From early morning breakfasts to late-night gatherings, LOOP …

GULF TIME Dubai’s real estate market achieved sales exceeding AED 286bn during the first half of 2026, marking the second-highest half-year sales in the emirate’s history, a W Capital report revealed. This performance is surpassed only by the first half of 2025, which recorded sales of AED 326.6bn, according to the report, which is based on data from the Dubai …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus 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 bin Zayed Al …

ABU DHABI / WAM 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, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent messages of congratulations to Andris Kulbergs on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia.

Hicham Dabbagh, Director of Leasing at Makani Real Estate; Haisam Sleiman, CEO of Makani Real Estate; Nehayan Hamad Alameri, Managing Director and Group CEO of MAIR Group; Khalil Yassine, Senior Strategic Advisor at MAIR Group; and Mohamad Issa Al Nehlawi, Director of Marketing at Makani Real Estate. ABU DHABI / GULF TIME MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the …