GULF TIME Hoof has a new way to bring the café home. Introducing Hoof Gathering Boxes: a curated selection of the kitchen’s most-loved sandwiches with drinks included, designed for the kind of gatherings that call for good food and easy sharing. Each box is tailored to its location, drawing from the menu that regulars already know, whether that’s the Chicken …

SINGAPORE / WAM Brent crude futures rose by more than $1 per barrel in early Asian trading. Brent crude futures gained $1.09, or 1.35 percent, to US$81.66 per barrel after touching an intraday high of US$82.30 at the start of trading. The increase was driven by renewed concerns over global oil supplies and uncertainty surrounding energy shipments through key Middle …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chambers has discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the food and agricultural industries between Dubai and Ontario, Canada, during a meeting in Toronto with the Trevor Jones, Ontario’s Minister of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness. As Canada’s largest provincial economy, Ontario represents an important partner for expanding cooperation, supporting business growth, and strengthening mutual investment. The meeting …

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Customs continues to cement its leadership in building specialized national competencies through its “Masar 33” initiative, one of its most significant strategic projects. The program aims to prepare a new generation of leaders and customs cadres capable of keeping pace with the rapidly accelerating changes in the trade and customs sector. It follows an integrated vision …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with a technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), hosted a specialised workshop in Dubai on Government Finance Statistics (GFS) and Public Sector Debt Statistics (PSDS). This joint initiative aims to reinforce institutional and technical capabilities in compiling and disseminating government financial data in line with international standards, while supporting …

CAIRO / WAM Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed that the final agreement between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran must ensure the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states and all Arab countries, take into account their concerns particularly respect for state sovereignty and territorial integrity, adhere to the principles of good neighborliness, guarantee freedom of …

RIYADH / GULF TIME Sidra Capital and Four Directions announced the signing of an MoU representing an investment framework exceeding SAR 450 million, to support the development of the “Fashion District” project. This distinctive urban destination aims to position Riyadh as a regional and global hub for fashion and creative industries through an integrated investment model that combines real estate …

DELHI / DUBAI / GULF TIME This Father’s Day, honour the man whose quiet strength, warmth, and guidance have shaped your world with a gift that carries meaning beyond the moment. At Jaipur Rugs, every handcrafted rug is woven with time, patience, and human touch, values that beautifully reflect the enduring essence of fatherhood. More than a design statement, each …

DUBAI / GULF TIME ELF Publishing launched Lives in Pomegranate by Emirati author Ali AlShaali at the Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF), where the United Arab Emirates is participating as the fair’s Country of Honour. The launch forms part of the UAE’s cultural programme at BIBF and the Al Bait Al Emarati pavilion – overseen by the UAE Embassy in China and jointly organised …

SHARJAH / GULF TIME The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts and the Sharjah Judicial Department have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation between two of the United Arab Emirates’ leading judicial institutions. The agreement was signed by His Excellency Judge Mohammed Al Kaabi, Head of the Sharjah Judicial Department, and His Excellency Justice Omar Al Mheiri, Director of the …