ABU DHABI / WAM Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on Thursday announced start of hot metal production at pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s next generation aluminium smelting technology. The pilot at Al Taweelah is a key step in readying the technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project a key foundation for both future low-carbon primary aluminium production growth at ...

SHARJAH / WAM The fourth edition of the Mango Festival will kick off on Friday, at Expo Khorfakkan and will run until 29th June. Organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), in cooperation with the Municipal Council of Khorfakkan and Khorfakkan City Municipality, the festival features extensive participation from local farmers, agricultural companies, and productive families from ...

DUBAI / WAM A recent report by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) revealed that the UAE’s travel and tourism sector delivered an exceptional performance in 2024. The sector contributed AED257.3 billion (US$70.1 billion) to the national GDP, accounting for 13% of the economy. This marks a 3.2% increase from 2023 and a remarkable 26% growth compared to 2019, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) increased its gold reserves by 19.3 percent during the first quarter of the year, adding AED4.444 billion to reach a total of AED27.425 billion at the end of March, up from AED22.981 billion at the end of 2024. According to the Central Bank’s statistical bulletin issued today, ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME June 26, 2025: Mushrif Mall announces “Food Fiesta Season 3,” a food festival that runs from June 27th to 29th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The event offers discounts, competitions, and entertainment for families and food lovers in Abu Dhabi. Food Fiesta Season 3 combines dining discounts with interactive activities. Visitors can save ...

AJMAN / GULF TIME The Royal Academy Ajman has once again proven itself as a premier educational institution in the region, hosting the CBSE UAE Cluster Handball Tournament 2025, the largest and most prestigious of its kind in Ajman. The three-day tournament, which concluded on 22nd June, saw an unprecedented 700 Student-athletes, 40 teams, from schools across the UAE converge ...

DUBAI / WAM Etihad Credit Bureau, the federal entity that provides comprehensive credit information and analytics to support informed financial decisions, announced its collaboration with DubaiNow, the pioneering Dubai Government application offering access to more than 300 integrated government and private sector services. Through this innovative partnership, DubaiNow users can effortlessly access their personal Credit Report and Credit Score. By ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, received Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan, as part of the 12th session of the UAE-Pakistan Joint Ministerial Comission, held in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Abdullah and Mohammad Ishaq Dar discussed bilateral relations and ways ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has directed an increase in the prize pool for the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship to AED3 million. This initiative reflects His Highness’ commitment to nurturing athletic talent and empowering athletes to ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has awarded Ambassador of the Republic of Lebanon to the UAE, Fouad Chehab Dandan, the Order of Independence (First Class). This honour was conferred in recognition of the ambassador’s efforts during his tenure in the UAE, which contributed to strengthening and advancing the fraternal relations between the ...