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 …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME This summer, Abu Dhabi is providing more than 100 experiences and offers for residents and visitors, ensuring plenty to do and plenty of deals to enjoy in the coming months. Families can also take advantage of free hotel stays for kids at 40 properties, alongside dedicated family programmes and camps. The special offers across hospitality, …

UMM AL QUWAIN / GULF TIME National Bank of Umm Al Qaiwain (NBQ) and Sobha Realty, a leading luxury real-estate developer globally, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide preferential mortgage and financing solutions for customers purchasing off plan residential units across Sobha Realty’s developments. The partnership reflects the commitment towards supporting the UAE’s dynamic real estate sector …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The DIFC Courts has launched a new Commercial Mediation Scheme through its Mediation Service Centre, to provide businesses with an additional dispute resolution pathway to resolve commercial disputes early, preserve commercial relationships and maintain business continuity. Delivered in collaboration with The Mediation Hub MENA, the six-month initiative will run from 1 July to 31 December 2026. …

ASUNCIÓN / WAM On behalf of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, participated in the Mercosur Summit hosted in Asunción, the capital of the Republic of Paraguay, which brought together the leaders and heads of government of the bloc’s member states and partners. Delivering the UAE’s address …

CAPITALS / WAM Gold prices fell on ‌Wednesday after hitting a seven-month low in the previous session, pressured by higher Treasury yields and concerns over inflation and Federal Reserve rate hikes elevated. Spot ​gold was down 0.7 percent at $3,979.41 per ounce, as of 03:00 GMT. In the ​previous session, bullion slipped to $3,942.99 per ounce, its lowest point since …

ABU DHABI / WAM HH Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has visited the fifth edition of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports, organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council and sponsored by ADNOC Group. The event runs until 23rd August …