Monday , 24 August 2026

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Gothenburg welcomes Etihad in December

GOTHENBURG / WAM Etihad Airways on Wednesday announced a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg, starting 17th December 2026 and operating four times a week until 21st March 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast directly with Abu Dhabi and providing some of the fastest one-stop journeys to …

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THE LEELA UNVEILS THE LEELA COORG FOREST SANCTUARY

DUBAI / GULF TIME The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts, India’s only pure-play luxury hospitality brand, have unveiled The Leela Coorg Forest Sanctuary, the new identity for its recently acquired retreat in Coorg. The reimagined property boasts an extraordinary setting amidst 76 acres of ancient forests, coffee plantations and the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats, while reinforcing The Leela’s …

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UAE President and King of Bahrain discuss fraternal ties and regional developments

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain discussed the longstanding fraternal ties between the two countries and ways to further strengthen cooperation across various fields, particularly the economy and development, in support of mutual priorities and interests. The discussions …

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MAIR Group Reports 14.8% Increase in H1 2026 Net Profit, Supported by Revenue Growth and a Resilient Business Model

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME MAIR Group PJSC (ADX: MAIR) (“MAIR” or the “Group”), a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate in the UAE, announced its condensed consolidated interim financial results for the six-month period ended 30 June 2026 (“H1 2026”). All figures are in AED million, unless otherwise stated H1’26 H1’25 YoY (%) Q2’26 …

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UAE leaders congratulate Prime Minister of Armenia on reappointment

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Nikol Pashinyan on his reappointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia. 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 …

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Dubai-it Award opens nominations on 10th August

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai-it Award has announced that nominations for its first edition are open from 10th August to 10th September 2026, inviting individuals, projects, companies, organisations and entities that have worked and achieved results in line with the ‘Dubai-it’ approach and philosophy to participate in the award’s various fields. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice …

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Danube Properties Makes Dubai Homeownership Easier with Zero Down Payment

DUBAI / GULF TIME Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making property ownership in Dubai more accessible than ever. Bayz 101 by Danube and Bayz 102 by Danube, two landmark residential developments in the prestigious Business Bay district, are now available for a limited-time offer with 0% …

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Mansour bin Zayed visits Zayed Herbal Centre, reviews future plans

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, visited the Zayed Herbal Centre to review its research programmes and initiatives aimed at documenting, studying and developing Emirati herbal and traditional medicine in accordance with the latest scientific methodologies. His Highness was briefed on the centre’s …

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Gold edges higher on Monday

CAPITALS / WAM Gold rose on Monday as oil prices fell after US President Donald Trump held off on fresh attacks on Iran in hopes of a swift deal, slightly easing concerns over inflation and higher interest rates. Spot gold was up 0.7 percent at $4,068.54 per ounce, as of 04:37 GMT. US gold futures rose 0.9 percent to $4,066.60. …

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