ABU DHABI / WAM Aldar has today announced its partnership with Hilton, the global hospitality company, to develop Abu Dhabi’s first Waldorf Astoria Residences and the first branded residences located on Yas Island. In the presence of Aldar’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Talal Al Dhiyebi, the partnership was signed by Jonathan Emery, Chief Executive Officer at Aldar Development and Daniel ...

ASTANA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan School in the Kazakh capital, Astana, accompanied by Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. During the visit, His Highness and the President of Kazakhstan met faculty members, administrative staff and students, and ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, emphasised that charitable work is a cornerstone of the UAE’s societal culture. It reflects the nation’s cultural progress and the deep-rooted values of generosity and humanitarian solidarity embraced by its people. H.H. Sheikh Saud made these remarks during a ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic. During the call, the two leaders discussed the fraternal relations between their countries and explored ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation in a manner that benefits their peoples. They also exchanged views ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Emirates Group released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, with Emirates reporting the best result in its history to become the world’s most profitable airline. Both Emirates and dnata ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence, visited Al Dhafra Air Base in Abu Dhabi, where he inspected military units, assessed their operational preparedness, and reviewed efforts to boost the nation’s defence capabilities. Upon his arrival at the air base, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME  W Capital Real Estate Brokerage concluded a special real estate exhibition held on May 5 and 6, 2025, at the Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi Hotel, in cooperation with Rabdan Developments, to promote their latest residential project, “Gharbi 2”, in Jumeirah Village Circle. “We are proud of our ongoing partnership with Rabdan Developments, and our participation in ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Hilton and WestF5 signed an agreement to launch DoubleTree by Hilton Residences, Dubai Jumeirah Garden City – a sophisticated new branded residential project. The signing ceremony took place at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah ahead of the project’s upcoming launch later this month. The total project value is estimated at nearly AED 500 Million. ...

AL DHAFRA / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, received a delegation from Etihad Rail at Al Dhanna Palace, headed by Shadi Malak, CEO of Etihad Rail. The visit reflects H.H. Sheikh Hamdan’s ongoing commitment to monitoring strategic national projects and his continued support for infrastructure development initiatives across the UAE. During ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Friedrich Merz on assuming office as the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. 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, ...