DUBAI / WAM Dubai’s real estate sector recorded an exceptional performance in H1 2025, further reinforcing the emirate’s position as a leading global hub in this vital sector. According to data issued by the Dubai Land Department, the number of real estate transactions reached 125,538, up from 99,947 during the same period in 2024, an increase of 26%. The total ...

DUBAI / WAM As part of its efforts to strengthen civic engagement and foster a culture of giving, the Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the launch of the ‘Volunteerism Awareness and Engagement’ project. The initiative aims to deepen public understanding of volunteerism and empower individuals across all age groups to play an active role in Dubai’s development ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Martina Strong, Ambassador of the United States of America to the United Arab Emirates, praised the 21st Liwa Dates Festival, currently taking place in Al Dhafra Region. During her visit to the festival, Ambassador Strong expressed her deep admiration for the distinguished event, which offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore dates and the diverse products ...

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) continues to see strong results from its digital VAT refund systems for eligible categories, maintaining high levels of accuracy and operational efficiency throughout 2025. The FTA today revealed the results of these systems for the first half of the year, including the VAT refund system for new residences for UAE nationals ...

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Gustavo Petro of Colombia 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 Nahyan, Vice President, ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADCOOP – the UAE’s community-centered retail destination – is proud to announce the grand opening of its new flagship branch at Makani Al Khalidiya Garden. The new branch was officially inaugurated on July 17, 2025, by Captain Mohamed Jumaa Al Shamsi, Chairman of Mair Group, alongside Group CEO & MD Nehyan Alameri, in the presence ...

GULF TIME The allure of high fashion swept away Sofia as it played host to a dazzling evening of beauty and elegance. The globally renowned Lebanese designer, Walid Atallah, presented his spectacular Royale Fashion Show on June 27, an exclusive event organized by Palms Royale Sofia, the luxury entertainment complex located within the Grand Hotel Millennium. The evening became a ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Binghatti, one of the UAE’s fastest-growing leading property developers, has officially launched its first International Sales Boutique in the United Kingdom. The landmark opening took place on July 16th, 2025, in the prestigious district of Knightsbridge on Brompton Road, part of the South Kensington Estate. The ceremony featured a symbolic ribbon-cutting led by Binghatti’s Founder Dr. ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Tiger Properties has announced the complete sell-out of Phase One of Auresta Tower, its premium residential skyscraper rising 255 meters across 63 floors in the heart of Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC). The sell-out was achieved within just a few weeks of the launch, reflecting strong investor and end-user demand for high-quality residences. Phase Two sales will ...

GULF TIME Ayesha, a 51-year-old Emirati national, began her medical journey on August 12, 2024, shortly after returning from a family vacation abroad. She initially presented to NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, with symptoms of diarrhoea, which rapidly progressed to neurological complications. Soon after, she developed rapidly advancing ascending quadriparesis, and further diagnostic evaluations confirmed a diagnosis of infectious Guillain-Barré ...