DUBAI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, today met with a number of local dignitaries, investors, ministers and heads of public, semi-government, and private sector entities at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai. The gathering reflects his commitment to direct community engagement, open dialogue, and spirit ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 46 million guests in the first six months of 2025, marking its busiest first half on record. The 2.3% year-on-year growth underscores DXB’s resilience, the continued strength of Dubai’s aviation sector and the airport’s ability to maintain high performance despite temporary regional airspace disruptions in May and June. This achievement reinforces DXB’s ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME Abu Dhabi Art has revealed the artists participating in the 2025 edition of Beyond Emerging Artists the annual programme which commissions new work by up-and-coming UAE-based artists to exhibit at the fair each year. This year’s edition will be curated by internationally renowned artist Issam Kourbaj, who has selected Alla Abdunabi, Salmah Almansoori and Maktoum Marwan ...

DUBAI / WAM The Dubai Centre for Family Businesses, which operates under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has launched three new specialised advisory services to support the sustainable growth of family businesses. The initiative aims to strengthen the governance of family-owned enterprises operating in Dubai, enhancing their future readiness and enabling them to navigate the evolving economic landscape, overcome challenges, ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE Emirates Foundation has opened registration for Misrah, a national initiative led by Active Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority which aims to empower a conscious generation of youth through a transformative heritage and physical experience rooted in authentic Emirati values. Set to officially launch on 21 August 2025, Misrah invites UAE ...

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) announced its financial results for the first half of 2025. The company reported a net profit after tax of AED403 million marking a 3.4 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Empower reported a total revenue of AED1,453 million, marking a 7.5 percent increase compared to the same period ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / WAM HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Tuesday received Lutfullah Göktas, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye, at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, on the occasion of the beginning of the ambassador’s tenure. HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr welcomed Ambassador Göktas and ...

ABU DHABI / WAM MAJRA – National CSR Fund announced that nearly 300 companies have successfully completed the mandatory Impact Declaration through the Sustainable Impact Digital Portal. This milestone marks a significant step in embedding sustainability and governance principles across the private sector and represents the first phase in the process of applying for the Impact Seal, a federal recognition ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has increased the number of flights to Baku in Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia, offering more travel options for customers and supporting the growing demand for affordable and direct travel between the UAE’s capital and these popular leisure destinations. The airline now operates non-stop flights between Zayed International Airport and Baku’s Heydar ...

DUBAI / WAM HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, affirmed that the leadership places the highest priority on strengthening family values and fostering social cohesion, while ensuring that all necessary resources and support are made available to build a thriving and ...