ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Line Investments & Property SP LLC, the retail division of Lulu International Holdings, has concluded the Winter Shopping Festival with a spectacular finale, awarding over AED 1 million in prizes including luxury cars, holiday packages, iPhones, and more. The month-long festival attracted unprecedented crowds across 11 malls in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Cyber Security Council and CPX, a leading provider of end-to-end cyber and physical security solutions and services, today announced the release of the “State of the UAE Cybersecurity Report 2025”. The document offers an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, emphasising the critical need for advanced cybersecurity measures in response to ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today received Edward Hobart, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the UAE, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City. H.H. Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassador and his accompanying delegation, discussing ways ...

SHARJAH / WAM In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, aimed at ensuring a stable and dignified life for citizens, the Sharjah Debt Settlement Committee (SDSC) has approved a sum of AED76,350,000 to settle the debts of 147 cases presented to the committee. Rashid Ahmed ...

ROME / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Her Excellency Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of the Italian Republic, today attended the UAE-Italy Business Forum as part of His Highness’ state visit to Italy. The forum’s sessions highlighted diverse areas such as energy solutions, infrastructure development, and innovations in healthcare. It also addressed shared UAE-Italy interests ...

DUBAI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, in the presence of H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, met today with H.H. Sheikh ...

DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has launched the Asset Management System, marking a significant step towards optimising asset efficiency, enhancing governance, and driving financial sustainability. The system is designed to support sustainable investment strategies and smart asset management, ensuring government services remain resilient and adaptable to future urban and economic developments. Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, the system ...

BEIJING / WAM Several major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern, posted double-digit growth in passenger capacity and turnover for January, with strong performance on international routes, signalling a rebound in travel demand after the Chinese New Year peak season. As reported by China Central Television (CCTV), Air China and its subsidiaries experienced a 10 percent ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five commercial airports, has announced the successful completion of a comprehensive rehabilitation project at Sir Bani Yas Airport (XSB). The major improvement significantly strengthens the airport’s infrastructure to support the growing demand for tourism in Al Dhafra Region and ensure a higher standard of service for visitors ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on his birthday. 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 Prime Minister and Chairman of ...