NEW DELHI / GULF TIME The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has commended the world-class animal welfare and conservation standards at Vantara, following an official visit by its Secretariat to India in September. The Secretariat’s report, prepared for the upcoming seventy-ninth meeting of the CITES Standing Committee in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, highlighted India’s …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Under the vast golden sky of Al Qudra, Hamidi, the house of oriental luxury by Sterling Perfumes Industries LLC, unveils “Rituals of the Desert”, an immersive evening that transforms the dunes into a living celebration of scent, culture, and tradition. Conceived as an ode to the spiritual and sensory roots of Arabian perfumery, the experience explores …

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a delegation of participants in the International Security Alliance’s ministerial meeting held in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was attended by His Highness Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. During the meeting at Qasr Al Bahr …

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 chaired a meeting of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, reviewing the latest progress and achievements across a number of government programmes, projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing efficiency and excellence in government performance. …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received on Tuesday at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, and Sheikh Dr. Ammar bin Nasser Al Mualla, Attaché of Education and Science at the UAE Embassy …

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Sergas Group, one of the leading companies in gas and energy solutions in the UAE and the region, has announced a series of strategic developments and projects that embody its vision of innovation, regional expansion, and support for the UAE’s efforts toward climate neutrality—further cementing its position as a pioneering force in this vital sector. …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Al Madina Group, the parent company of Al Madina and Mango Hypermarket, has officially launched the highly anticipated “Al Madina Winter Dreams – Season 5” promotion. Designed to make big dreams accessible to everyone, the campaign allows shoppers to participate for a chance to win from a massive prize pool with a minimum purchase of just …

ABU DHABI / WAM First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has joined the International Advisory Council (IAC) of China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), marking the first time a MENA-based bank has held this position. The appointment reflects FAB’s growing role as a strategic enabler of cross-border capital flows, investment partnerships, and financial innovation between the UAE and China. FAB’s membership …

ABU DHABI / WAM PureHealth Holding PJSC, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East, reported strong financial results for the nine months ending 30th September 2025, achieving AED20.1 billion in revenue, a 6 percent year-on-year increase. EBITDA rose 11 percent to AED3.5 billion, while net profit climbed 8 percent to AED1.55 billion. The growth was driven by robust performance …

DUBAI / WAM Emirates has announced an additional six weekly frequencies on the Dubai-Cairo route from 1st December 2025. Strategically scheduled for maximum connectivity with the airline’s vast global network, the additional frequencies will cater to the increased demand during peak winter season. From 1st February 2026, this will scale to a daily flight with revised timings that complements the …