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DUBAI/WAM Waleed Saeed Al Awadhi, Chief Executive Officer of the UAE Capital Market Authority (CMA), revealed that the Authority plans to introduce a number of regulatory initiatives over the next two months covering transactions between free financial zones and the mainland in specific financial services sectors. He also announced that a major transformation in artificial intelligence and digital transformation is …

ABU DHABI/WAM The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) announced that the AED2.85 billion first phase of the Mid-Island Parkway project is scheduled for completion in 2027, creating a new road connection between Saadiyat Island and the Umm Yifeenah Island Central Interchange. Showcased as one of the department’s key projects at LIVEX 2026, the completed Phase One encompasses an eight-lane …

PARIS/WAM Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Executive Chairman of XRG, said today that XRG is backing Argentina’s ambition to become a major new supplier of LNG to global markets.| Speaking at Argentina Week in Paris, Dr. Al Jaber said XRG’s participation in Argentina LNG reflects confidence in the scale and quality of Vaca Muerta, the country’s improving investment environment and …

ABU DHABI/WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended the reception celebrating the wedding of Mohammed Saeed Mohammed Al Kamda to the daughter of His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi. Also attending the ceremony was His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. Their Highnesses …

Dubai / Gulf Time The Gas & Oil Technology Conference and Exhibition (GOTECH 2026) concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre following three days of technical sessions and high-level discussions that brought together energy leaders, industry experts, researchers and technology companies from around the world. Hosted by Dragon Oil in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), GOTECH 2026 was …

DOHA / WAM The United Arab Emirates participated in the 11th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in Doha, Qatar, held under the theme “Tomorrow’s Infrastructure: Impact and Innovation.” The Annual Meeting brought together governors, policymakers, development institutions, private sector leaders and other stakeholders to discuss AIIB’s strategic direction as it enters …

ABU DHABI / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received Dr Bassam Samir Al-Talhouni, Minister of Justice of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, in Abu Dhabi. During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the UAE and Jordan and ways to strengthen them, …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin …

DUBAI/GULFTIME BI Group, an international development and construction platform with more than three decades of delivery experience, is strengthening its presence in the UAE as it enters the next phase of its growth in Dubai. Founded in Kazakhstan in 1995, the group has evolved from a regional construction business into a global organisation operating across investment, master planning, design, engineering, …

DUBAI/WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 15 new judicial inspectors in Dubai. The ceremony was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, and Chairman of the Dubai Judicial …