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DUBAI/GULF TIME Precision Football has officially opened registrations for its 2026/27 Academy, inviting young players across Dubai to join one of the region’s most comprehensive football development programmes. As an FA-approved international football academy, Precision Football offers a complete player pathway, supporting children from their first introduction to football through to competitive and professional-level opportunities. Combining UEFA-licensed coaching, world-class facilities …

ABU DHABI/GULF TIME As a new school year approaches, Bawabat Al Sharq Mall is inviting families to embark on an unforgettable back-to-school adventure from August 21st to 30th, 2026, between 4:00 PM and 10:00 PM, where learning, imagination and family fun come together under one roof. Children can look forward to an immersive programme inspired by this year’s theme, “Big …

DUBAI/ GULFTIME Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has launched the third edition of the Emirati Chefs Grant for Productive Families, organised in collaboration with the Community Development Authority (CDA) and the International Centre for Culinary Arts (ICCA Dubai). The programme aims to empower productive families by developing their culinary and entrepreneurial skills, enhancing their capabilities in managing small …

  ODISHA / INDIA / GULF TIME Bathed in deep emerald green, the Belgadia Palace walls carry an aura of quiet royalty in India, as though they have witnessed centuries of stories unfold within them. The living room is adorned with stately portraits of the Bhanjdeo ancestors, their gazes seeming to watch over the home with timeless dignity. Imagine the …

  DUBAI/GULF TIME Union Insurance Company, one of the leading providers of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, today announced its financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2026, delivering a strong performance driven by robust premium growth, improved underwriting performance and continued investment income. Key H1 2026 Financial Highlights: 15% increase in …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Hello, summer glow! Nothing captures the spirit of the season quite like a well-deserved beauty reset. As sunshine-filled days, travel plans and celebrations take over, now is the perfect moment to refine your self-care routine with a selection of standout beauty essentials. From glow-boosting treatments and skin-reviving rituals to products designed to keep you looking fresh, …

DUBAI / GULF TIME Union Insurance, one of the leading providers of innovative customer-focused insurance solutions to individuals and organisations in the UAE, today announced that it has successfully achieved ISO 27001:2022 certification, the internationally recognised standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The certification process involved a comprehensive assessment of Union Insurance’s information security policies, procedures, controls, and governance …

DUBAI / GULF TIME This summer may look a little different for many families across the UAE. With travel plans shifting, routines changing, and more parents looking for easy ways to keep children entertained closer to home, the need for engaging experiences has never felt more real. For families navigating long summer days, screen fatigue, and the Dubai heat, Times …

RAS AL KHAIMAH / GULF TIME Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), in partnership with Fujifilm Instax and Grand Stores, is giving UAE residents a new reason to celebrate and capture moments in Ras Al Khaimah with a destination campaign designed to turn summer getaways into cherished memories, whether reconnecting with loved ones through a resort stay by the …

GULF TIME When summer temperatures soar across the GCC, travellers increasingly seek destinations that combine cooler coastal climates, effortless luxury, and enriching cultural experiences. Malta, located in the heart of the Mediterranean, offers exactly that, and at the centre of it all is Iniala Valletta, one of Europe’s most distinctive boutique luxury hotels. A Different Kind of Summer Escape Unlike …