ABU DHABI / WAM Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, announced that hotel establishments in the UAE welcomed more than 16.1 million guests during the first six months of this year, recording a growth of 5.5% compared to the same period in 2024. He stressed that the hospitality sector achieved outstanding performance in the past period, ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE Accountability Authority (UAEAA) and the State Financial and Administrative Audit Authority of Oman signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance joint cooperation in the field of oversight and develop mechanisms for good governance. The MoU was signed during a meeting between Humaid Obaid Abushibs, President of the UAE Accountability Authority, and Sheikh Ghosn ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) sits at the heart of the UAE’s ambition to become a global leader in AI, said Timothy Baldwin, Provost and Professor of Natural Language Processing at MBZUAI. As the world’s first university dedicated entirely to AI, the university was established to build national capabilities in talent, research, and ...

NEW YORK / WAM UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo said that the Israeli attack on Doha had shocked the world and warned that it could open a new and dangerous chapter in the ongoing conflict, posing a serious threat to regional peace and stability. In her remarks at the emergency UN Security Council meeting on the ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, held a phone call to discuss bilateral cooperation within the framework of the two countries’ strategic partnership. The call also addressed the recent Israeli attack on Qatari territory. Both leaders reiterated their condemnation of the attack, which ...

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), has issued Decision No. (5) of 2025, amending certain provisions of Decision No. (3) of 2023 ...

ABU DHABI / WAM President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met today with His Excellency Viktor Orbán, Prime Minister of Hungary, who is on a working visit to the UAE. The two sides discussed opportunities to enhance cooperation across various fields, with a focus on the economy, investment, development, renewable energy, and technology, in addition to cultural ...

SAUDI ARABIA / GULF TIME REVOLVE, the next-gen fashion retailer and trusted premium lifestyle brand, is celebrating Saudi Arabia’s National Day with the launch of its exclusive KSA National Day Edit. Curated especially for the region, the edit draws inspiration from the spirit, colors, and style, spotlighting regional trends while staying true to REVOLVE’s global flair. Featuring fashion-forward pieces that ...

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Al Huzaifa, a brand synonymous with craftsmanship, precision, and decades of excellence in furniture and interiors, announced its expansion into real estate with the launch of Al Huzaifa Properties last month. Its first development, Soléva Beach Residences, on Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, is now unveiled to the public. Valued at AED450M, the ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has received a delegation from Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, led by His Excellency Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the authority. His Highness was briefed on the strategic heritage projects and initiatives being implemented by the authority across Al Ain Region, aimed ...