CAIRO / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday met with Egyptian President His Excellency Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during a fraternal visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The two leaders discussed the strong relations between the UAE and Egypt and cooperation across various sectors, particularly in development-related fields, as well as opportunities to …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will participate in the 52nd G7 Summit, which will take place from 15 to 17 June in Évian-les-Bains, at the invitation of His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic. The UAE’s invitation to participate in the summit reflects the global recognition accorded to the …

CAPITALS / WAM Gold rose more than 2 percent on Monday. Spot gold climbed 2.5 percent to $4,322.87 per ounce by 03:12 GMT, hitting its highest level since 9th June and extending gains for a third straight session. US gold futures for August delivery rose 2.5 percent to $4,344.80. Spot silver rose 3.6 percent to $70.39 per ounce, platinum gained …

WASHINGTON / WAM US President Donald Trump announced that an agreement with Iran has been fully completed and will allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the immediate lifting of the US naval blockade. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said, “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all.” …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has awarded the Order of the Union to Mr Martin L Edelman, the distinguished legal expert and international advisor, in recognition of his role in advancing the UAE’s global strategic partnerships and supporting its economic development vision. His Highness commended Mr Edelman for his pioneering legal …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Dhabi launched in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), as a complete global banking experience designed to empower individuals and businesses to grow beyond borders. Built with a human-first philosophy at its core and amplified through intuitive digital delivery, Dhabi reimagines banking for modern global …

RIYADH / GULF TIME Beautyworld Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading and most influential beauty event, will return from 21–23 June 2027 at Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, marking a significant new chapter for the rapidly growing industry event. Positioned as a key mid-year meeting point for the beauty industry in Saudi Arabia, the 2027 edition is strategically timed to support …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Before dessert became theatrical, technical and meticulously plated, it was simple. It was a birthday cake shared with friends. Chocolate-coated ice cream bars on hot summer afternoons. Soft serve that melted faster than you could eat it. Family gatherings where sweets appeared at the centre of the table and everyone reached for a spoon. This summer, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai College of Tourism (DCT), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), is set to host the inaugural EMEA Council on Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Education Conference (CHRIE) in Dubai. Held in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Library Foundation, the event will take place at the Library from 9 to 12 November …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia, is celebrating Philippine Independence Day at City Centre Deira with a special flag-raising ceremony and a limited-time-only community pop-up in partnership with PINAS Cargo. This year, City Centre Deira is honouring the rich culture and contributions of …