GULF TIME Fahid Beach Club by Barbossa is your go-to for easy, sun-soaked days this month. Think laid-back lounging on sunbeds, private cabanas for the crew, and plenty to keep things moving, from kayaking and beach volleyball to casual beachside padel. The vibe? Effortlessly social. Families, kids, and even pets are all part of the scene, while food trucks and …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME This Easter, Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, Dubai invites guests to embrace the season through a collection of curated culinary experiences, bringing loved ones together in an atmosphere of calm and understated elegance. From vibrant beachfront brunches and leisurely afternoon teas to beautifully crafted seasonal treats, each moment is designed to be enjoyed within the resort’s serene surroundings. …
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DUBAI / GULF TIME Al-Futtaim Real Estate saw strong trading momentum across its UAE malls portfolio including Dubai Festival City Mall, Festival Plaza and Arabian Center during the 2026 Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr period, delivering an average 8% year-on-year sales uplift. The performance reflects a broader shift towards experience-led retail, where dining, entertainment, and community-driven activations are increasingly influencing how …
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DUBAI / AD MEDIA OFFICE His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, has offered condolences on the passing of Fatima Saddiq Al Khoori, the sister of martyr Fuad Saddiq Al Khoori. His Highness attended the mourning majlis in Nad Al Hammar, Dubai, and extended deepest …
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ABU DHABI/WAM Presight, a leading global AI company, has signed separate Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the governments of Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire and Gabon to support each country’s national digital transformation initiatives. The three new agreements with these governments will further expand Presight’s growing portfolio of operations across the continent. Through these collaborations, Presight will work with national institutions …
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NEW YORK/WAM UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an immediate halt to the war in the Middle East and for current diplomatic efforts to be given a chance to achieve a peaceful solution based on international law and the United Nations Charter. He warned of the dangers of the ongoing war, which has entered its second month, and its …
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ABU DHABI/PARIS/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, and TotalEnergies, a global integrated multi energy company, have signed a binding agreement to establish a $2.2bn 50/50 joint venture (JV) that will merge their onshore renewable activities in nine countries across Asia. As electricity demand accelerates across Asia, this partnership brings together capital and …
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ABU DHABI/WAM The UAE air defences on 2nd April 2026 engaged 19 ballistic missiles and 26 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,038 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, …
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ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday received a phone call from His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, during which they discussed regional developments and their serious implications for regional and international security and stability. The two sides discussed the continued Iranian terrorist aggression targeting …
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ABU DHABI / WAM The UAE National Orchestra will present a new concert programme dedicated to the music of Emirati television and film, performed in full symphonic arrangement in a way that reflects their place in the UAE’s social and cultural memory. From Screen to Stage spans five decades of Emirati screen production, from the late 1970s to the present …
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