ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today visited His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain at his residence in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, His Highness and His Majesty, along with those in attendance, engaged in fraternal conversations reflecting the strong ties between the UAE and Bahrain and ...
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UAE President offers condolences on passing of Ali Musabbeh Al Shamsi in Al Ain
AL AIN/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan offered his condolences today on the passing of Ali Musabbeh Al Shamsi during a visit to the family’s majlis in Al Ain. His Highness extended his heartfelt condolences to the family of the deceased, praying that God bless him with mercy and forgiveness, grant him eternal peace, and ...
Read More »Project Management Trends Impacting MENA’s Sustainable Giga Projects
GULF TIME Giga projects have increasingly become the defining hallmark of leading countries in the Middle East, positioning them as key players on the global stage for innovation, sustainability, and technological advancement. These large-scale initiatives, particularly in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, demand a new approach to project management, one that transcends traditional limitations and embraces emerging trends. The success ...
Read More »Dubai to showcase innovative manufacturing ecosystem at ‘Make it in the Emirates 2025’
DUBAI/ WAM The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) will showcase the city’s dynamic manufacturing sector at ‘Make it in the Emirates’, scheduled to be held from 19th to 22nd May 2025 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. As one of the UAE’s flagship industrial events, the forum brings together government entities, investors, and manufacturers to advance the nation’s industrial ...
Read More »Public bus coverage now reaches 88% of Dubai’s urban areas: RTA
DUBAI/ WAM Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority stated that RTA’s drive to expand the use of smart systems and artificial intelligence in the public bus service has enhanced the efficiency of Dubai’s mass transit network. It has improved operational performance, reduced costs, ensured better adherence to schedules, and ...
Read More »UAE, WEF set stage for launching GFCs in October
DUBAI/ WAM The UAE Government and the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the Global Future Councils, to be held in Dubai on October 14 – 16, 2025. This landmark event continues a remarkable journey of collaboration between the UAE and the WEF, and builds on more than 16 years of success, with the ...
Read More »400 UAE companies benefit from AED65.7b contract awards in H1
ABU DHABI/ WAM Nearly 400 local suppliers, contractors and service providers have received contract awards from ADNOC valued at AED65.7 billion in the first half of 2025 as the company deploys its purchasing power to boost socioeconomic growth, empower businesses and generate long-term value for the nation. The contracts span critical sectors such as drilling, logistics, operational support services, and ...
Read More »Space42 advances strategy execution with solid Q1 2025 results
ABU DHABI/ WAM Space42 PLC today announced its pro forma consolidated financial results for Q1 2025. Since its launch in October 2024, Space42 has continued to execute across its four strategic growth pillars, building the operational and financial foundation needed to scale globally. In Q1 2025, revenue reached US$115 million. Despite this, the Company maintained a strong Normalised EBITDA margin ...
Read More »Google for Startups Accelerator welcomes 26 Hub71 ventures
ABU DHABI/ WAM Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, and Google have launched the Google for Startups Accelerator, a joint programme to scale AI-focused startups within Hub71+ AI, the ecosystem’s specialist vertical, and drive innovation across high-impact sectors from Abu Dhabi. A total of 26 startups from the Hub71 community have been selected to join the inaugural cohort, gaining access ...
Read More »UAE President welcomes US President Trump upon arrival in Abu Dhabi on state visit to UAE
ABU DHABI/ WAM US President Donald Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi today on a state visit to the United Arab Emirates. UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed the US President and his accompanying delegation as they arrived at the Presidential Airport. Also present to receive the US President were His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed ...
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