DUBAI / WAM Dubai South welcomed 653 new companies in 2025, bringing the total number of operational businesses to more than 4,200, while achieving a 90 percent retention rate among existing companies. The company also recorded a 65 percent increase in new business licenses issued, reflecting sustained investor confidence and growing demand across its ecosystem. In real estate, Dubai South …
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DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday received Sergio Mattarella, President of the Italian Republic, at Zabeel Palace. The Italian President is currently on an official visit to the UAE. His Highness welcomed the visiting President, highlighting the strong and long-standing relationship between the UAE and …
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ABU DHABI / GULF TIME As winter settles over the Empty Quarter, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara invites travellers to experience the Liwa Desert at its most captivating. With cooler temperatures, clear skies and golden dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, the winter months are the ideal time to explore the resort’s signature desert adventures, …
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DUBAI / WAM Youssef Bioudh, Head of the Tunisian Export Promotion Office in Dubai, said that the value of Tunisian food exports to the UAE amounts to around AED140 million annually, reflecting the strength of trade relations between the two countries. Speaking to Emirates News Agency (WAM) on the sidelines of Tunisia’s participation in Gulfood Dubai, Bioudh explained that total …
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KUWAIT / WAM HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met on Wednesday with HH Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, as part of a working visit by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to the Kuwaiti capital. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the deep-rooted …
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DUBAI / WAM Dubai Municipality has announced the return of the Hatta Farming Festival in its third edition, reinforcing its role as one of the emirate’s leading community and agri-tourism events. The festival is part of the “Dubai Farms” programme launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of …
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ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) reported a record Group net profit of AED21.11 billion in 2025, marking a 24 percent increase compared to the previous year, while profit before tax rose by 27 percent year-on-year (YoY) to AED25.20 billion. Operating income grew by 16 percent YoY to AED36.68 billion, supported by sustained business momentum and higher …
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ABU DHABI / WAM AD Ports Group today announced a partnership agreement signed between its digital arm, Maqta Technologies, and the UAE business of BigBear.ai. BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, United States. The partnership announced during the World Customs Organisation Technology Conference, held in Abu Dhabi, will see the two …
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ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday. During the visit, His Highness will meet with His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, to explore opportunities to strengthen ties, particularly related to the economy, trade, investment, energy, and other sectors that …
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ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE In line with the objectives of the UAE Year of Community, the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi announced the licensing of 15 Non-Profit Organisations during 2025. This step reflects the department’s commitment to supporting structured community-based initiatives and strengthening the role of the third sector as a key partner in advancing social …
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