ABU DHABI / WAM Participants in the Seventh Strategic Dialogue, organised by TRENDS Research & Advisory through its South Africa office, titled The War in the Middle East: How Sub-Saharan Africa Sees the Crisis, recommended strengthening regional cooperation within Africa as a central tool to enhance collective capacity to absorb external shocks and coordinate positions in international forums related to …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Sanad Group, the global aerospace engineering and asset management leader wholly owned by Abu Dhabi’s sovereign investor Mubadala Investment Company PJSC (Mubadala), has reported record financial and operational results for 2025, delivering AED7 billion (US$1.9 billion) in revenue, a 41 per cent increase from 2024. The results mark the group’s second consecutive year of …

DUBAI / GULF TIME GRID, a real estate platform operating across development and investment, shaping ambition through a complete 360° approach – from investments to keys, with a portfolio of over 30 projects across the UAE, UK, and Cyprus, hosted an exclusive session titled “High Tea with Industry Leaders: What’s Next for Dubai Real Estate”, bringing together a curated group …

DUBAI / WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) affirmed that the UAE labour market remains stable, ensuring continuity of business operations amid regional developments, which reflects the UAE economy’s strength, diversity, and ability to maintain balance and sustainability under all circumstances. These results underline the efficacy of fostering partnerships between the government and private sectors in achieving …

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, affirmed that the completion of the first Air Taxi station in Dubai is a strategic leap in the emirate’s journey towards leading the future of urban mobility, embodying the vision …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Tiny baby, enormous miracle: Born at just 22 weeks and 5 days, weighing only 400 grams, her survival places her among the youngest ever recorded in the UAE. After 129 days of highly specialised care in the NICU, King’s College Hospital London, Dubai is delighted to announce that baby girl Talia is home with her parents. …

NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices rose on Thursday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower US ‌Treasury yields. Spot gold rose 0.9 percent to $4,830.82 per ounce by 04:55 GMT. US gold futures for ​June delivery gained 0.6 percent to $4,853.40. Among other metals, spot silver rose 2 percent to $80.61 per ounce, platinum gained 1.6 percent to $2,143.08, …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended a wedding reception hosted by Saeed Abdul Jalil Al Fahim on the occasion of the marriage of his son Abdul Jalil to the daughter of Abdulla Ahmed Yusuf Alkhater. The reception was held at Erth Abu …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Ministry of Education has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all enrolled children, students, educational staff, and administrative staff in public and private nurseries, kindergartens, and schools, effective Monday, 20th April 2026. This follows schools’ completion of the necessary readiness and preparation plans, including facility preparedness, training of educational and administrative staff, and updating …

NEW YORK / WAM Gold prices edged lower on Wednesday after hitting a one-month high earlier in the session, as the US dollar regained some ground. Spot gold fell 0.3 percent to US$4,828.07 per ounce as of 02:49 GMT, after hitting its highest since 18th March earlier. US gold futures for June delivery were steady at US$4,851.30. Among other metals, …