GULF TIME During the period, ADCOOP, the Group’s retail arm, reinforced its positioning through an exclusive partnership with the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) to manage the Abu Dhabi Citizens’ Food Products Program. Leveraging more than 50 stores and integration with the TAMM platform, the initiative enhances customer access and supports revenue growth during 2026 onwards as the program’s …

DUBAI / GULF TIME With winter around the corner, hospitals in the UAE are gearing up to manage the seasonal increase in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases, particularly among children. Local experience shows that preventing RSV relies not only on medical interventions but also on strong collaboration between the community, families, and the healthcare system to protect children and curb …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai, will host the region’s largest celebration of Korean culture and industries when “2025 K-Expo UAE: All About K-Style” unfolds from November 15–18, 2025. Organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), K-Expo will deliver a comprehensive and sustainable K-culture business and entertainment experience to the Middle …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to social responsibility and community well-being, NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, partnered with Al Jalila Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Dubai Health, to support breast cancer research and patient care in the UAE. Through this initiative, NIO contributed AED 30,000, representing AED 1,000 for every vehicle delivered …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has honoured individual and institutional contributors to the Life Endowment campaign in recognition of their generosity and vital role in strengthening a pioneering and sustainable healthcare model nationwide. The campaign reflects the deeply rooted values of giving and compassion in Emirati society and enhances the healthcare system’s …

DUBAI / WAM flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has taken a significant step towards further strengthening its safety culture by signing the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter. The charter, signed by flydubai’s Chief Executive Officer Ghaith Al Ghaith, underscores the leadership’s unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety across the organisation. Joining a growing list of …

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar has signed a Battery Storage Service Agreement with JSC Uzenergosotish, Uzbekistan’s state-owned joint-stock company, to develop the nation’s largest standalone battery energy storage (BESS) project. The Zarafshan BESS forms the first phase of a national battery storage programme following Masdar’s December 2023 agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy …

DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched the sixth edition of Arab Hope Makers, the largest initiative of its kind in the Arab world, celebrating philanthropists and recognising their charitable, social, and humanitarian work to improve their communities, help those in need, and create a positive impact …

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has met with Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala, and the accompanying delegation. The two sides discussed avenues for developing bilateral cooperation in vital sectors, in line with the strategic visions of both nations …

GULF TIME Sharjah Cooperative Society has signed a cooperation agreement with Sharjah Charity International to enable customers to make direct donations through point-of-sale (POS) devices across all the Cooperative’s branches. The agreement marks a significant step toward enhancing the concept of social responsibility and broadening community participation in supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives within the Emirate of Sharjah. This partnership …