SHARJAH / WAM The Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) has announced the opening of applications for three open calls as part of its annual programs in cinema, publishing, and comic storytelling. These opportunities aim to support contemporary creations by artists, art practitioners, and cultural producers from the region and around the world. The foundation invites local and international filmmakers to submit ...

ABU DHABI / AD MEDIA OFFICE United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has recently increased its number of patent registrations to date to more than 300 in 2025, continuing its leadership in research and innovation. The achievement reflects the university’s commitment to promoting a culture of innovation and supporting applied research with economic and social impact. The diversity of patents spans ...

ABU DHABI / GULF TIME NIO, a global leader in premium smart electric vehicles, is redefining how drivers in the UAE power their EVs with the successful deployment of its Power Swap Station technology. Offering a seamless alternative to conventional charging, NIO’s patented battery swapping technology enables users to receive a charged battery in as little as 3-minutes. This advanced ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME Dubai’s Al Furjan neighborhood is set to welcome a striking new residential development as Symbolic Developments unveils Symbolic Zen Residences – a thoughtfully designed, AED 210 million project that blends modern luxury with the philosophy of mindful living. This launch marks the developer’s third project in Dubai and second within Al Furjan’s master community. It follows ...

ABU DHABI / WAM H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has received Santiago Peña, President of the Republic of Paraguay, at Wahat Al Karama in Abu Dhabi as part of an official visit to the UAE. H.H. held a meeting with President of Paraguay, during ...

MUSCAT / WAM H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met with His Highness Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs of the Sultanate of Oman. The meeting, held as part of Sheikh Hamdan’s official visit to Oman leading ...

OSAKA / WAM The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has announced that the number of visitors to Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan reached five million on Monday. During a ceremony to mark the achievement Hiroyuki Ishige, Secretary-General of the Association, stated that the number of visitors to the Expo had increased from four million to five million in ...

GULF TIME Burtville Developments, a leading real estate developer in the UAE, has reported significant progress on six residential projects in Abu Dhabi, with construction moving ahead of schedule. Verified data from the government-backed DARI platform shows that all six developments are on track for early or on-time completion. The projects are strategically located in Yas Bay on Yas Island ...

DUBAI / GULF TIME BHM Capital extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Board of Directors and Executive Management of Lulu Retail Holding on the occasion of its inclusion in the FTSE Emerging Markets Index—a new milestone that reflects the company’s leading position in the retail sector and affirms global market confidence in its performance. This achievement comes as part of ...

SHARJAH / WAM Under the directives of HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of the Ruler of Sharjah and Chairperson of The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), the Foundation has announced the implementation of three critical humanitarian and developmental projects in Zanzibar with a total funding of AED 7 million. These projects reflect TBHF’s strategic expansion across the African ...