DUBAI / WAM Nasdaq Dubai on Tuesday welcomed the listing of a US$500 million Senior Sukuk issued by Ajman Bank, marking the bank’s first Sukuk issuance and debut listing on the international exchange. Issued under Ajman Bank’s $1.5 billion Trust Certificate Issuance Programme, the Sukuk attracted strong investor demand, achieving 5.4 times oversubscription and garnering interest from over 100 global ...

TOKYO / WAM VLC Holdings Ltd (VLCHD), a leading Japanese technology company listed on the Nagoya Stock Exchange, and Cyber Falcon Cyber Security Services, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based Inovartic Investment, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish cybersecurity training facilities across the UAE. The MoU was signed during the Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Business Connect forum, recently organised by the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, logistics, and industry, signed a Head of Terms Agreement with Advario, a leading global provider of tank storage and infrastructure solutions, to explore establishing a joint venture to develop and operate green energy and liquid bulk storage projects in the UAE and globally. The proposed joint venture, ...

ROME / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended the inauguration ceremony of Pope Leo XIV as head of the Catholic Church, succeeding the late Pope Francis. The ceremony took place in St. Peter’s Square in ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM The Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, represented by leading government entities and private companies, is set to showcase its rapid and remarkable growth, investment opportunities and competitive advantages at the four-day Make it in the Emirates 2025. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), Ras Al Khaimah Chamber, RAK Ceramics and Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries are ...

ABU DHABI  / GULF TIME Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination and SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, hosted “My Community Canvas,” a heartwarming initiative celebrating family, inclusion and marine life through art. Organised to mark the International Day of Family, the initiative underscores Miral’s commitment ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the recipients of the inaugural Etihad Museum Research Grant. Launched to position Etihad Museum as a catalyst for knowledge production, the grant offers participants a unique opportunity to delve into the Authority’s archives, engaging with and contributing to a diverse collection of artefacts, objects, and narratives. The ...

DOHA / GULF TIME The “Ai or Nay? Artificial vs. Intelligent” exhibition at the Media Majlis Museum at Northwestern University in Qatar, which opened in January 2025, has concluded with great success. The exhibition drew significant interest from local visitors and welcomed several notable visitors, including the US Ambassador to Qatar Timmy T Davis, Denise Amyot, member of the Qatar ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Louvre Abu Dhabi’s 2025-2026 season will showcase an ambitious lineup of exhibitions that span centuries and continents, bringing together diverse artistic traditions and perspectives. With a focus on historical legacies, contemporary expressions, and groundbreaking collaborations, the upcoming season reinforces the museum’s role as a hub for cultural dialogue and artistic discovery. The season will ...

SHARJAH / GULF TIME The 4th UAE China Tyre & Auto Parts Expo officially commenced on 16th with a vibrant inauguration ceremony at Expo Centre Sharjah’s Hall 1 & 3, marking a pivotal moment for industry stakeholders across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The event, held under the theme of driving innovation and trade, underscores the deepening economic ties ...