Tuesday , 10 February 2026

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Living Sustainably in Dubai is truly Smart Living

BY Salmaan Mohammed The author is Founder & CEO | Building Platable: A Food Tech Solution for Surplus Food | Sustainability GULF TIME Dubai is a city that doesn’t do things halfway. Whether it’s luxury, innovation, or ambition, it goes big. But in the middle of all this sparkle, there’s a quieter revolution taking place—one that’s just as bold: the movement …

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Commemorative stamp issued marking Arab League’s 80th anniversary

DUBAI / WAM Emirates Post has unveiled a special commemorative stamp collection titled ‘League of Arab States: 80th Anniversary,’ celebrating the League’s historic journey since its founding in 1945. This exclusive release pays tribute to the League’s enduring commitment to fostering regional cooperation and amplifying the collective Arab presence on the global stage. The launch comes in response to recommendations …

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Dubai International Chamber attracts 31 MNCs to Dubai in H1

DUBAI / WAM Dubai International Chamber, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has announced its key achievements for the first half of 2025. The Chamber successfully attracted 143 companies to Dubai during H1 2025, representing a 138% increase compared to the 60 companies attracted in H1 2024. These included 31 multinational companies (MNCs), marking …

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UAE upholds humanitarian commitment on World Humanitarian Day: Theyab bin Mohamed

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs’ Families Affairs, Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Erth Zayed Philanthropies, affirmed that humanitarian work is a deeply rooted principle in the UAE, inspired by the legacy …

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ECAE summer camp promoted Emirati heritage in Abu Dhabi

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has hosted its 2025 summer camp, themed Bridging Generations: Honoring the Past, Innovating the Future, at the ECAE FabLab in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the college’s Continuing Education Centre and aligned with the UAE’s Year of Community initiative, the camp offered students aged 12-17 a unique hands-on …

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GCC-Stat: GCC countries’ gross national income hits $2.143 trillion

MUSCAT / WAM The latest data released by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) showed that the value of gross national income (the total income earned by citizens and companies) of the GCC countries at current prices in 2023 amounted to US$2.143 trillion, a decrease of 2.7% compared to US$2.202.7 trillion …

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Abu Dhabi sees 10.3% increase in certificates of origin: ADCCI

ABU DHABI / WAM The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has announced robust growth in the issuance of certificates of origin, affirming the emirate’s rising non-oil exports, success of economic diversification plans, and vibrant external trade environment. The Chamber recorded a 10.3 percent year-on-year increase in certificates of origin between June 2024 and June 2025, underscoring the …

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UAE leaders congratulate Indonesian President on Independence Day

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Prabowo Subianto of the Republic of Indonesia on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

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UAE leaders congratulate President of Gabon on Independence Day

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to President Brice Oligui Nguema of the Gabonese Republic on the occasion of his country’s Independence Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

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