ABU DHABI / GULF TIME MBME Group, a UAE-based leader in technology solutions and digital transformation, has announced a strategic collaboration with Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group. The collaboration will explore opportunities across digital payments, financial services, and merchant solutions within the UAE, united by a commitment to responsible and regulated financial innovation. The engagement unites …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation announced the winners’ names in its 18th session, during a press conference held at the Zayed for Good Foundation in Abu Dhabi. The event was attended by distinguished officials, experts, and researchers in the fields of agriculture and agricultural innovation, as well as representatives of local …

SHARJAH / WAM Arada has launched sales at Layan, the fifth phase of its landmark Masaar 3 forest community in Sharjah. The UAE-headquartered master developer has commenced off-plan sales for 437 new villas and townhouses, with more than two thirds of units comprising three- and four-bedroom family homes. Masaar 3 has established itself as one of the UAE’s fastest-selling suburban …

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE has officially joined the Svalbard Treaty, following Federal Decree No. 125 of 2025. This step strengthens the country’s role in polar science and international cooperation and reflects its commitment to protecting some of the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago located in the far Northern Hemisphere of Earth, midway between mainland …

SHARJAH / WAM In a new scientific milestone highlighting Sharjah’s leadership in environmental research and biodiversity, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah has announced the discovery of four spider species across various mountainous and valley ecosystems in the UAE. This milestone emphasises the richness of UAE’s natural environments and opens new pathways for understanding the delicate ecological …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Home chefs and culinary disruptors alike have just been given a new reason to celebrate with the arrival of HexClad, the globally renowned pioneer of hybrid cookware, which has now officially launched in the UAE. Marking the brand’s first full commercial availability in the market, this major milestone in the brand’s international expansion follows its successful …

DUBAI / GULF TIME The LEGO Group is teaming up with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Vini Jr. to celebrate the magic of football alongside kids and families from all over the world – because everyone wants a piece of the game! With the FIFA World Cup 2026™ just around the corner and football fever at an all-time …

DUBAI / GULF TIME A new addition to the UAE’s luxury leisure landscape brings together two of the region’s most sought-after experiences: championship golf and premium staycations into one seamless offering with the launch of the Golfcation Pass. Designed as a bundled experience, the concept pairs an 18-hole round of golf at leading courses across Dubai and Abu Dhabi with …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has hosted the Multaqa Al Tujjar: Private Sector Leaders & Decision Makers Forum at the Abu Dhabi Energy Centre, with broad participation from senior government representatives and leading figures from the private sector and business community aimed at strengthening coordination, addressing market priorities, and advancing a …

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has released its 2025 Annual Report, presenting a comprehensive overview of its development trajectory and its strategic role in advancing sustainable development globally, while reinforcing the competitiveness of the UAE economy and enabling the international expansion of national exports. The report outlines the fund’s integrated approach to leveraging …