ABU DHABI/WAM Adnoc Distribution announced that its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) surpassed US$1 billion for the second consecutive year, reflecting the strength of its operational foundations and its steady path to delivering strong shareholder returns. The company aims to generate a return on investment exceeding 6 percent. Bader Saeed Al Lamki, Chief Executive Officer of Adnoc ...

SINGAPORE/WAM Dubai showcased its innovation ecosystem and growing tech synergies with Singapore at the inaugural GITEX Asia x AI Everything Singapore, reinforcing the strategic alignment between two of the world’s leading hubs for technology-driven growth. A delegation of key Dubai entities — including Dubai Internet City, in5, Ignyte, DMCC, Oraseya Capital, Emirates, Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, Dubai Chamber of ...

ABU DHABI/WAM Etihad Airways signs a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the Tourism Authority of Thailand to strengthen the relationship between the Kingdom of Thailand and the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025. The agreement aims to promote tourism to Thailand through Etihad’s extensive global network. Aligning with Etihad’s mission to deliver extraordinary ...

ABU DHABI/ WAM HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has received Sarah Friar, Chief Financial Officer of OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence research organisation. The meeting explored OpenAI’s latest AI solutions and global efforts to develop cutting-edge technologies, tools and applications across a wide ...

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Tuesday received HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, along with HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance. During the ...

DUBAI/ GULF TIME The Emirates Digestive Diseases Week (EDDW) 2025, a premier event in gastroenterology, was successfully convened from April 25–26 at Dubai’s Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Hotel. Organized in partnership with Mediclinic Middle East and executed by iConference, the conference drew over 1,200 healthcare professionals, fostering dialogue on groundbreaking advancements in digestive health and underscoring the transformative power of ...

DUBAI/WAM H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, today opened the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading global event for the travel and tourism industry, being held from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World ...

DUBAI/ WAM Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DCTCM), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), said that Dubai tourism has enjoyed a 3% year-on-year growth during Q1 2025. “Whereas we have already come back in 2023 with record numbers, and it was a great year for us, 2024 saw a ...

DUBAI/ WAM Dubai has officially gained recognition as the first Certified Autism Destination in the Eastern Hemisphere – a designation which underscores a citywide effort to make the tourism proposition more accessible and inclusive for all residents and visitors. This achievement aligns with key priorities of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33, by championing talent development, social inclusion, and quality of ...

DUBAI/ WAM The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in cooperation with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, has launched the “Digital Wallet” as part of its digital services package aligned with the UAE’s strategy for comprehensive digital transformation of government services. The “Digital Wallet” allows corporate customers to make payments for MoHRE’s services and settle fees and financial obligations instantly. ...