ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Gustavo Petro of Colombia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. 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, ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADCOOP – the UAE’s community-centered retail destination – is proud to announce the grand opening of its new flagship branch at Makani Al Khalidiya Garden. The new branch was officially inaugurated on July 17, 2025, by Captain Mohamed Jumaa Al Shamsi, Chairman of Mair Group, alongside Group CEO & MD Nehyan Alameri, in the presence ...

GULF TIME The allure of high fashion swept away Sofia as it played host to a dazzling evening of beauty and elegance. The globally renowned Lebanese designer, Walid Atallah, presented his spectacular Royale Fashion Show on June 27, an exclusive event organized by Palms Royale Sofia, the luxury entertainment complex located within the Grand Hotel Millennium. The evening became a ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Binghatti, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing leading property developers, has officially launched its first International Sales Boutique in the United Kingdom. The landmark opening took place on July 16th, 2025, in the prestigious district of Knightsbridge on Brompton Road, part of the South Kensington Estate. The ceremony featured a symbolic ribbon-cutting led by Binghatti’s Founder Dr. ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Tiger Properties has announced the complete sell-out of Phase One of Auresta Tower, its premium residential skyscraper rising 255 meters across 63 floors in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The sell-out was achieved within just a few weeks of the launch, reflecting strong investor and end-user demand for high-quality residences. Phase Two sales will ...

GULF TIME Ayesha, a 51-year-old Emirati national, began her medical journey on August 12, 2024, shortly after returning from a family vacation abroad. She initially presented to NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, with symptoms of diarrhoea, which rapidly progressed to neurological complications. Soon after, she developed rapidly advancing ascending quadriparesis, and further diagnostic evaluations confirmed a diagnosis of infectious Guillain-Barré ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME AVENEW Development announced the launch of MODO, the first phase of its over AED 1.3 billion flagship project, AVENEW 888. This groundbreaking project represents a new era of urban living in Dubai South, creating a place where residents can truly live, grow, and feel at home. AVENEW 888 is where every detail celebrates harmony, wellbeing, connection, ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Mantra Properties, the design-led Indian real estate developer, and Jacob & Co, the iconic luxury jewelry and watch brand, have officially signed an exclusive partnership to launch Jacob & Co Residences on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah. Valued at AED 400 million, the development will merge Mantra’s signature design-led approach—shaped by years of ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has successfully organised a workshop in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Trade to explore the role of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPAs) signed by the UAE in driving the growth of the local services export sector. The session was ...

AJMAN / WAM Ajman University has secured a prestigious international grant from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) worth US$410,300, in the inaugural cycle of the ICANN Grant Program. This competitive international award, secured through the dedicated efforts of Prof. Rao Naveed Bin Rais from the College of Engineering and Information Technology, will support the development of ...