DUBAI / GULF TIME OGold, the Shariah-compliant Gold and Silver-backed super app, and BELOBABA, a global financial services platform, announced a strategic partnership to integrate physical Gold and Silver into the BELOBABA ecosystem. The collaboration enables users to buy and sell in grams directly from their account balance, with each holding physically backed, fully allocated to the client and insured, …
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DUPHAT 2026 spotlights Pharma 4.0, digital transformation, emerging research talent
DUBAI / WAM The 31st Dubai International Pharmaceuticals and Technologies Conference and Exhibition (DUPHAT 2026) continued its second day under the theme “Reformulating the Future of Pharma”, highlighting digital transformation, Pharma 4.0™ and the development of emerging pharmaceutical talent. The programme featured specialised sessions on the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and the role of digital technologies and automation in improving …
Read More »UAE-Egypt activate $500mn five-year wheat supply pact
EL ALAMEIN / WAM Al Dahra Agriculture Trading (ADAT), part of Al Dahra Holding, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, has announced the execution of a five-year wheat supply agreement with Egypt’s General Authority for Supply Commodities (GASC), marking the transition from strategic framework to implementation under the partnership established in 2023. Signed at the Cabinet of Ministers Headquarters in El Alamein, …
Read More »Mansour bin Zayed approves UAE horse racing, equestrian season 2026-2027 programme
ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has approved the programme for the 2026-2027 horse racing and equestrian season held under his patronage. The programme includes endurance races at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba, Arabian horse beauty championships organised by the …
Read More »ADCOOP Strengthens Community Retail Presence with New Shakhbout City Store
ABU DHABI / GULF TIME ADCOOP, the grocery retail arm of MAIR Group PJSC, announced the opening of a new store at Makani Shakhbout Community Center (“Makani Shakhbout”) in Abu Dhabi. The official opening ceremony will take place at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 27 August 2026. The opening will expand ADCOOP’s retail network to 101 stores and bring its retail …
Read More »Zayed Charity Run unites over 2000 runners in Rio de Janeiro
RIO DE JANEIRO / WAM The Zayed Charity Run successfully concluded its second edition in Rio de Janeiro yesterday, bringing together more than 2000 runners from Rio de Janeiro, alongside 50 runners from the UAE at Flamengo Beach in a vibrant celebration of sport, community and humanitarian giving. Professional athletes, amateur runners, families and participants from diverse backgrounds took part …
Read More »ADIB’s Board approves proposal for AED1.75 billion rights issue to support vision 2035 growth ambitions
ABU DHABI / WAM The Board of Directors of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has approved a proposal to raise AED1.75 billion through a rights issue, subject to obtaining the necessary shareholder and regulatory approvals, including approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. Building on ADIB’s strong growth momentum, the proposed rights issue supports the next phase of growth …
Read More »Dubai tops global ranking in new FDI projects in CCIs
DUBAI / WAM Guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the emirate ranked first globally in the number of Greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) for the fourth consecutive year, according to the 2025 Financial Times Ltd.’s fDi Markets …
Read More »UAE President sends written message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques including an invitation to attend 2026 UN Water Conference
ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a written message to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, including an official invitation to participate in the 2026 UN Water Conference, which will be hosted by the UAE in partnership with the Republic …
Read More »Sleep Apnea Could Be the Hidden Cause Behind Persistent Exhaustion, according to experts from King’s College Hospital London – Dubai
GULF TIME Waking up tired every morning and persistent loud snoring may be more than signs of long working hours, stress, or a busy lifestyle. According to sleep medicine specialists, these symptoms could indicate sleep apnea, a common yet often undiagnosed medical condition that can have health implications extending far beyond disrupted sleep. Obstructive sleep apnea is a sleep disorder …
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